Which Tesla model became the world's best-selling car of any powertrain in 2023?

The Tesla Model Y became the world's best-selling car of any powertrain in 2023.

The Model Y is a battery-electric compact crossover SUV based on the Model 3 platform. Tesla began delivering it in 2020, and its combination of range, seating capacity, charging access, and crossover styling helped it reach buyers across several major markets.

Industry rankings for 2023 placed the Model Y ahead of the Toyota Corolla in global vehicle sales. The result was notable because the Model Y was an electric vehicle competing against both battery-powered cars and conventional gasoline models.

The Model Y should not be confused with the Model 3, Tesla's lower, smaller sedan. Both share engineering elements, but they target different body-style preferences. Tesla produces the Model Y at factories including those in the United States, China, Germany, and Texas.