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20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win

Key Takeaway

Continued strong global EV sales in 2025 signal a sustained and growing demand for electricity, necessitating proactive planning for generation capacity and grid infrastructure development by developers and large power consumers.

AI Summary

  • Global EV sales remained robust in 2025, with Tesla's Model Y leading at over 132,000 units in December, indicating a sustained and growing electricity demand from the transportation sector.
  • The diversification of the EV market, as suggested by Tesla's 'increasingly rare' dominance, points to broader adoption and intensified competition, further accelerating the need for grid capacity expansion.
  • Strong EV adoption, particularly in major markets like China, underscores the critical need for power developers and IPPs to plan for significant increases in generation and transmission infrastructure to support charging demands.

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Article Content

Regarding December’s best selling electric vehicles, the big news is that thanks to a strong month in China, Tesla partly recovered from the hangover on the US market and saw its best sellers return to leading positions. The Model Y (132,327 units, down 3% YoY) won the best seller spot, ... [continued] The post 20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win appeared first on CleanTechnica .