Electric cars have gradually gained more acceptance among users worldwide. Although 2024 wasn’t a great year for this sector, it’s expected that sales will pick up momentum again in 2025. If you’re thinking of buying one, here’s a list of the models that have sold the most.
Most Sold Electric Cars in the World
According to the International Energy Agency, approximately 17 million electric vehicles were sold last year, representing more than a fifth of all cars sold globally. In the United States, a notable increase was observed, particularly in the high-end electric vehicle segment, which continues to have strong demand.
These are the electric cars that sold the most in 2024:
- Tesla Model Y: 1.09 million units
- BYD Seal U: 0.57 million units
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Most Sold Hybrid Cars in the World
Regarding hybrid cars, here is the ranking of the most sold ones during 2024:
- Toyota Corolla: 1.08 million units
- Toyota RAV4: 1.02 million units
- Ford F-Series: 0.9 million units
- Honda CR-V: 0.74 million units
- Chevrolet Silverado: 0.64 million units
- Hyundai Tucson: 0.61 million units
- Toyota Camry: 0.58 million units
- Volkswagen Tiguan: 0.54 million units
Decline in Tesla Sales
Electric vehicle sales worldwide have experienced not only a slowdown, but in 2024, they even recorded a decrease compared to the previous year.
One of the manufacturers most affected by this trend was Tesla, which, although it managed to maintain its position as the leader in electric car sales globally, was unable to reach the figures seen in 2023, marking its first setback in its 12-year history.
In 2019, Tesla sold 367,656 vehicles, achieving a 50% growth compared to the previous year. In 2020, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the company grew by 36%. In 2021, it achieved an 87% increase. In 2022, sales continued to rise with a 40% growth, and in 2023, they increased by 38%, reaching 1,808,581 units sold. However, in 2024, the numbers dropped to 1,789,226, reflecting a 1% decrease.
What Type of Cars Do Young People Prefer?
A survey conducted by Economist Impact, funded by Nissan, analyzed the future mobility choices of young urban residents. The results, based on the responses of 3,750 participants in 15 cities worldwide, reveal younger generations’ preference for electric vehicles.
According to this survey, 57% of young residents in cities are willing to change their travel habits to reduce their carbon footprint; those in emerging cities see environmental concerns as an urgent issue for their mobility options.
With these results, it’s expected that the purchase of electric vehicles among young people will increase from the current 23% to over 35% in the next decade, especially in emerging cities, where 44% of respondents expect to drive electric vehicles in the next five years.
The Best Electric Cars Coming in 2025
Electric cars are coming strong in 2025. Here’s a list of some models that will be available this year:
- Renault 5 Turbo 3E: It will be based on the 5 E-Tech. It will have rear and front-wheel drive and 500 HP, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
- Range Rover EV: This will be the quietest Range Rover and will match the V8 model, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
- BMW iX3 2025: This new BMW model will have an 800-volt architecture.
- Hyundai Ioniq 9: It will offer more than 330 miles (530 kilometers) of range, with 110.3 kWh batteries, rear-wheel drive, and fast charging that reaches 10-80% in just 24 minutes.
- Jaguar Type 00: This model will give you a range of at least 430 miles (over 690 kilometers).
- GMC Sierra EV Denali: Two new versions with up to 350 kW of power, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds.
- AC Ace Classic Electric: It will have a range of 320 km on a single charge.
