The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in Europe in September 2022

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Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in Europe in September 2022
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The car registrations in Europe they increased in September by 9% year-on-year, which is the second month of growth, after a period of challenging decline from June 2021 to July 2022.

In addition, the electric car sales pluggable they are also growing, but at a slightly lower rate than the general market.

According to data from EV Volumes, shared by Jose Pontes, almost 250,000 new plug-in cars were registered in the old continent in September, 7% more than a year ago. It has been the best month since March. In addition, the market share amounted to 24%, almost 1 in 4 new cars.

For its part, sales of electric cars improved 16% year over year, so they are above the general average of the market.

When it comes to new plug-in car registrations: BEVs (battery electric vehicles) are around 165,000 (up 16% year over year) and 16% share. And the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in about 85,000 and 8% share. This generates a total of 249,721 (7% more year after year) and 24% participation.

Sales of plug-in electric cars in Europe in September 2022

So far they have enrolled in Europe about 1.7 million new plug-in electric cars for passengers. This equates to around 21% of the total volume.

Image courtesy of InsideEVS – European plug-in electric car sales in September 2022
  • BEVs: around *0.97 million and 12% participation
  • PHEV: around *0.73 million and 9% share
  • Total: 1,695,461 and 21% participation

For reference, in the 12 months of 2021, some 2.27 million plug-in cars were sold in the old continent with an average market share of 19% (including 10% for BEV).

The best plug-in models in Europe

However, the most amazing achievement is that the Tesla Model Y became the best selling car in Europe in September 2022, regardless of the powertrain.

With a total of 29,595 registrations, which is a new historical monthly record for electric vehicles. The ModelY it outperformed all other cars. It was also ranked #1 in Germany (9,846). In the UK, the ModelY ranked second overall.


It is worth mentioning that deliveries of Tesla they are not consistent: the highest results are observed in the last month of a quarter. So only time will tell if the ModelY will be able to be more consistent thanks to local production in Germany.

Meanwhile, the other best-selling models in September were the Tesla Model 3 (11,705), the Volkswagen ID.4 (6,717) and the fiat 500 electric (5,076). It is worth noting that the new Renault Megane E-Tech is ranked number 7 with 4,570 units.

Best-selling car in Europe in September 2022

With almost 30,000 registrations in September, the Tesla Model Y strengthened his leadership as the best plug-in model in Europe. The Tesla Model 3 is still number 2 with an advantage over the electric Fiat 500 that closes the podium in third place.

Models Sold units
Tesla Model Y29,595
Tesla Model 311,705
Volkswagen ID.46,717
fiat 500 electric5,076
Dacian Spring4,884
Skoda Enyaq iV4,866
Renault Megane E-Tech4,570
Kia Niro electric (e-Niro)4531
Volkswagen ID.34,395
Ford Kuga PHEV4155

Best-selling car in Europe in 2022 to date

Models Sold units
Tesla Model Y83,604
Tesla Model 355,325
fiat 500 electric47,269
Volkswagen ID.441,183
Skoda Enyaq iV36,429
peugeot e-20833,470
Ford Kuga PHEV31,781
Dacian Dock31,552
hyundai kona electric30,436
Kia Niro electric (e-Niro)30,432

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