The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric compact sedan that Tesla began delivering in 2017, positioned as a lower priced, higher volume model intended to bring the company's electric vehicle technology to a mass market audience beyond its earlier, more expensive Model S and Model X. It went on to become one of the best selling electric cars in the world, and one of the best selling cars of any kind in several major markets during its peak years.
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SignificanceThe Model 3 was the world's top-selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, and in June 2021 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million. 1 Manufacturer or Builder FAQs
Was the Tesla Model 3 the best selling electric car in the world?
It ranked first worldwide in 2019 and 2020.
In 2020 it was. Electrek's tally put the Model 3 first with 365,240 sales and a 12 percent share, well ahead of the second place Wuling HongGuang Mini EV at 119,255. The same table shows it ranked first in 2019 as well.
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Tesla Model Y, Vehicles The Model Y shares its platform and most parts with the earlier Model 3.
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The Tesla Model 3 is a battery electric powered mid-size sedan with a fastback body style built by Tesla, Inc., introduced in 2017.
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The Model 3 was the world's top-selling plug-in electric car for three years, from 2018 to 2020, before the Tesla Model Y, a crossover SUV based on the Model 3 chassis, took the top spot. In June 2021, the Model 3 became the first electric car to pass global sales of 1 million.
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The Model Y is based on the Model 3 sedan and serves as a larger variant, with around 76 percent of parts being shared between the two and identical exterior and interior styling.
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