The Model Y secured the top spot in both June and the first half of the year, surpassing competitors like Dacia Sandero and Volkswagen T-Roc. From January to June 2023, Tesla sold 125,144 Model Y units in Europe, representing a remarkable increase of 211.7% compared to the same period in the previous year.
Dacia's Sandero took the second position in the half-year sales chart with 118,883 units sold, followed by the Volkswagen T-Roc with 107,249 units sold.
Other notable cars on the list include Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris Cross, VW Tiguan, VW Golf, and Dacia Duster. The once-popular Volkswagen Golf now ranks ninth in both the June and half-year sales tables.
| Rank | YTD 23 | YTD 22 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 125,144 | 211.7 |
| 2 | Dacia Sandero | 118,883 | 25.9 |
| 3 | VW T-Roc | 107,249 | 30.2 |
| 4 | Opel Corsa | 102,082 | 18.1 |
| 5 | Peugeot 208 | 101,151 | -5.1 |
| 6 | Renault Clio | 96,135 | 43.3 |
| 7 | Toyota Yaris Cross | 90,135 | 48.4 |
| 8 | VW Tiguan | 88,020 | 46.1 |
| 9 | VW Golf | 85,730 | -1.3 |
| 10 | Dacia Duster | 82,813 | 19.5 |
It's worth noting that the reported sales data covers 94% of sales in the European Union, ETFA countries, and the UK, so the actual numbers could be higher.
Source: Autonews