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William D. KouchBy William D. KouchSeptember 21, 2024Updated:April 21, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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FYI: The Tesla Model Y is on the brink of becoming the top-selling vehicle in the United States, according to recent data.


Tesla Model Y Poised to Become America’s Best-Selling Vehicle

The Tesla Model Y might not lead the pack in terms of performance or avant-garde design, but it offers an impressive blend of affordability, features, safety, and utility. This exceptional balance is bringing the Model Y tantalizingly close to claiming the title of the United States’ best-selling vehicle by volume.

Shifting Trends in the U.S. Auto Market

Recent data from Experian, highlighted by Wolf Street Corp., indicates a significant transition within the U.S. auto sector. Traditionally, the Ford F-150 and other full-sized pickups have dominated the best-selling vehicles list. However, with the price of high-end pickup trucks now nearing or surpassing the $100,000 threshold, these vehicles have become less accessible.

Changing the Guard

This change in affordability has led to the Ford F-150 slipping to the third position on the list of the United States’ best-selling vehicles through the second quarter of 2024, holding a market share of 2.7%. Leading the pack are the Tesla Model Y and the Toyota RAV4, each capturing a 2.8% market share by the end of Q2 2024.

Rising Star: Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y has soared to a 2.8% share of the US automotive market—the highest it has ever achieved. This marks an increase from its 2.6% share in Q1 2024, placing it "just a hair away from being the #1 best-selling model in the U.S.," as noted by Wolf Street. This would be a monumental milestone for the Model Y, which became the world’s best-selling car last year but fell short of achieving the same in the United States.

Electric Vehicles on the Rise

The rise of the Tesla Model Y reflects a broader trend: the growing market share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States. In the second quarter, BEVs accounted for a record 9.0% of the market, up from 8.1% in the same period the previous year. These results, which exclude hybrids and plug-in hybrids, suggest that BEVs like the Model Y are continuing to capture market share from traditional combustion-powered vehicles, countering the narrative of declining EV demand portrayed in mainstream media.

Conclusion

The Tesla Model Y is rapidly ascending in the rankings, embodying a shift in consumer preferences towards affordable, feature-rich electric vehicles. If current trends continue, Tesla’s Model Y might soon clinch the title of America’s best-selling vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the U.S. auto industry.

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Written by William Kouch, Editor of Automotive.fyi

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