Tesla Enters Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in U.S. for First Time, Model Y Outsells CRV

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Tesla has entered the top 10 best-selling cars in the U.S. for the first time, according to data from Motor Intelligence, reports CNBC.

The Model Y was the sixth best-selling car in America (including both gas and electric) in 2022, outselling the popular Honda CR-V crossover and more. The Model Y saw its sales up 32%, while the Honda CR-V was down 34%. This year’s supply chain and chip shortages have affected all automakers differently.

Data is estimated as Tesla does not disclose regional or individual car sales. Tesla delivered 1.25 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles worldwide in 2022. The Model 3 ranked 13th with 211,641 sales.

“It’s no surprise that Tesla ranks that high,” said Michelle Krebs, executive analyst for Cox Automotive, in a statement. “The brand, despite all the news and stuff, still dominates the EV market and it dominates the luxury market. A lot of that strength comes from the Model Y.”

Here’s the complete list of the top 10 best-selling cars in America, according to Motor Intelligence data:

1. Ford F-Series: 653,957 units – down 9.9% from 2021
2. Chevrolet Silverado: 513,354 – down 1.2%
3. Ram pickup: 468,344 – down 17.7%
4. Toyota RAV4: 399,941 – down 1.9%
5. Toyota Camry: 295,201 – down 5.9%
6. Tesla Model Y: 252,000 – up 32.4%
7. GMC Sierra: 241,522 – down 3%
8. Honda CR-V: 238,155 – down 34.1%
9. Toyota Tacoma: 237,323 – down 6%
10. Jeep Grand Cherokee: 223,345 – down 15.5%

The Model Y also outsold the GMC Sierra, Toyota Tacoma and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The compact crossover electric SUV continues to become a best-selling vehicle worldwide.