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Here’s how many EVs were sold in the U.S. last year by model

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Tesla remained the top electric vehicle (EV) seller in the U.S. by a wide margin in 2024, gaining almost half of the emerging market and outselling the next several models combined with its own lineup, as shown in the latest data.

Cox Automotive released its Q4 and 2024 EV sales report last week, showing estimates of how many EVs were sold by brand and model, and highlighting how many units Tesla is delivering compared to other automakers for another year in a row. Total EV sales in the U.S. grew 7.3 percent year over year, amounting to a little over 1.3 million units—of which Tesla sold 633,762, or 48.7 percent.

Tesla’s total sales amounted to more than double those of the rest of the top 10 EVs sold in 2024, a list which was comprised of vehicles from General Motors (GM), Hyundai, Ford, and Rivian.

The Model Y and Model 3 were the top two EVs sold in 2024, with 372,613 and 189,903 units, respectively, as followed by the Ford Mustang Mach-E (51,745), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (44,400), and the Cybertruck (38,965). By comparison, Tesla’s top three models outsold the rest of the top 10 EVs, which totaled 246,882, made up of the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Honda Prologue, the Chevy Equinox, the Cadillac Lyriq, and the Rivian R1S. The rest of the industry’s EVs combined made up 667,321 units, beating out Tesla’s total sales by just 33,559 units.

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You can see nearly all the EV models sold in the U.S. below, with the Tesla Model X and Model S landing in the 15th and 24th spots, respectively.

EV models sold in the U.S. in 2024

  1. Tesla Model Y: 372,613
  2. Tesla Model 3: 189,903
  3. Ford Mustang Mach-E: 51,745
  4. Hyundai Ioniq 5: 44,400
  5. Tesla Cybertruck: 38,965
  6. Ford F-150 Lightning: 33,510
  7. Honda Prologue: 33,017
  8. Chevy Equinox EV: 28,874
  9. Cadillac Lyriq: 28,402
  10. Rivian R1S: 26,934
  11. BMW i4: 23,403
  12. Chevy Blazer EV: 23,115
  13. Kia EV9: 22,017
  14. Kia EV6: 21,715
  15. Tesla Model X: 19,855
  16. Nissan Ariya: 19,798
  17. Toyota BZ4X: 18,570
  18. Volkswagen ID.4: 17,021
  19. BMW iX: 15,383
  20. GMC Hummer Truck/SUV: 13,993
  21. Rivian EDV500/700: 13,423
  22. Ford E-Transit: 12,610
  23. Subaru Solterra: 12,447
  24. Tesla Model S: 12,426
  25. Kia Niro: 12,367
  26. Hyundai Ioniq 6: 12,264
  27. Mercedes EQE: 11,660
  28. Audi Q4 e-tron: 11,356
  29. Nissan Leaf: 11,226
  30. Rivian R1T: 11,085
  31. Lexus RZ: 9,697
  32. Mercedes EQB: 8,885
  33. BMW i5: 8,763
  34. Chevy Bolt EV/EUV: 8,627
  35. Audi Q8 e-tron: 7,936
  36. Chevy Silverado EV: 7,428
  37. Acura ZDX: 7,391
  38. Mercedes EQS: 6,963
  39. Hyundai Kona EV: 5,063
  40. Porsche Taycan: 4,747
  41. BMW i7: 3,431
  42. Jaguar I-Pace: 3,304
  43. Mini Cooper: 3,118
  44. Volvo XC40: 2,995
  45. Genesis GV70: 2,976
  46. Audi e-tron: 2,894
  47. Genesis GV60: 2,866
  48. GMC Sierra EV: 1,788
  49. Porsche Macan: 1,739
  50. Brightdrop Zevo 600/400: 1,529
  51. Volvo C40: 1,420
  52. Volkswagen ID.Buzz: 1,162
  53. Audi Q6 e-tron: 966
  54. Fiat 500e: 929
  55. Volvo EX90: 749
  56. Cadillac Escalade EV: 670
  57. Mini Countryman: 549
  58. Mercedes G-Class: 455
  59. Genesis G80: 397
  60. Jeep Wagoneer: 231
  61. Volvo EX30: 229
  62. Mercedes E-Sprinter: 191

*Additional EV Models: 27,089

*At the time of writing, Cox has not yet responded to Teslarati‘s requests for comment on which models make up this figure, or on whether the figure includes Lucid, Polestar, or other brands that were omitted from the data.

Top 10 BEV sellers in the U.S. in 2024

  1. Tesla: 633,762
  2. GM: 112,897 (including Chevy, Cadillac and GMC)
  3. Ford: 97,865
  4. Hyundai: 61,727
  5. Kia: 56,099
  6. Rivian: 51,442
  7. Honda: 33,017
  8. Nissan: 31,024
  9. Mercedes-Benz: 28,154
  10. Audi: 23,152

You can see the full Cox Automotive spreadsheet on Q4 and 2024 U.S. EV sales here.

What are your thoughts? Let me know at zach@teslarati.com, find me on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Zach is a renewable energy reporter who has been covering electric vehicles since 2020. He grew up in Fremont, California, and he currently lives in Colorado. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, FOX31 Denver, InsideEVs, CleanTechnica, and many other publications. When he isn't covering Tesla or other EV companies, you can find him writing and performing music, drinking a good cup of coffee, or hanging out with his cats, Banks and Freddie. Reach out at zach@teslarati.com, find him on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Tesla confirms it’s releasing a long-awaited Cybertruck feature

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Tesla has finally and officially confirmed that Actually Smart Summon, commonly known as ASS, will make its way to the Cybertruck two and a half years after first deliveries.

The feature, which is part of the Full Self-Driving suite, allows owners of any Tesla to literally summon their vehicle to their location in a parking lot. It is limited by range and speed, especially as there is nobody in the vehicle, but is a great feature to have for rainstorms, busy parking lots, or for injured passengers (I recently used it so I could give my Fiancèe a hand leaving a sports injury doctor after she pulled her calf).

Summon has been available on every Tesla that is currently available, but the Cybertruck has not had the feature in the two and a half years that customers have been taking deliveries.

There were a few things that Tesla had to work out with Full Self-Driving features, Summon in particular, with the Cybertruck.

Initially, its Steer-by-Wire system handles low-speed maneuvers differently than a typical mechanical steering connection available in the S3XY lineup. This required some additional time of development to allow Tesla to retrain and validate the AI models specifically for the feature within Cybertruck.

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Additionally, the overall size and weight of Cybertruck impacted expected dynamics, has an impact on braking distances, and even obstacle avoidance in tighter lots. Tesla prioritized safety over launching the feature ahead of having the utmost confidence in it.

However, the wait is finally over, at least it seems that way. Tesla said that Cybertruck will receive ASS through a Software Update “shortly,” but did not give an explicit date. Tesla has said that Summon is coming in the past, only for it to be delayed yet again.

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We anticipate that Summon will roll out within the Cybertruck in less than a week, but there are still some reservations about that timing because, ultimately, nobody knows what Tesla will do outside of Tesla. The Spring Update for many came well late, at least a month past the initial rollout wave.

The rollout of Summon to Cybertruck is a great milestone for Tesla, even if it has come later than most would really like to admit. Now that Cybertrucks will be summoned across parking lots, it will be awesome to see reactions to the massive pickup with no driver sitting in the driver’s seat.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving is taking over Europe: fourth country gets FSD approval

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Tesla has secured regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Denmark, marking a significant step in the technology’s expansion across Europe.

Announced on June 9, the approval positions Denmark as the fourth European country to greenlight FSD Supervised, following the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Estonia.

Rollout to Danish vehicle owners is expected to begin soon, the company said.

The Danish Road Traffic Authority granted provisional approval after reviewing the original type approval issued by the Dutch vehicle authority (RDW) on April 10, 2026.

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This national recognition approach allows individual countries to bypass slower EU-wide harmonization processes, accelerating deployment. Lithuania activated the system on May 20, with Estonia following on May 29, demonstrating a rapid domino effect across the region.

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FSD Supervised enables advanced driver assistance capabilities, including automatic steering, acceleration, braking, lane changes, and navigation through complex urban and rural environments. The system is designed for supervised use, as its name states, meaning drivers must remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times.

It adapts to diverse conditions, such as rain, night driving, and varied road types common in Denmark, but it is important to note that the tech is not fully autonomous.

Following a launch in Europe just a few months ago, with its first approval coming in the Netherlands, Tesla is just now highlighting the successful start.

Early data from the Netherlands highlights strong safety performance. Between April 10 and June 5, vehicles using FSD Supervised recorded 3.5 times fewer collisions than manual driving overall, with zero crashes reported on highways across more than 16.6 million kilometers driven.

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These results underscore the potential of the technology to enhance road safety when properly supervised.

Tesla’s European push builds on its global footprint, now reaching 12 countries with FSD Supervised availability. The software receives continuous over-the-air updates, improving performance based on real-world data from millions of miles.

In Denmark, owners with compatible hardware—particularly newer vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4)—are anticipated to gain access first, though exact timelines and eligibility details will be confirmed during rollout.

This approval reflects growing regulatory confidence in supervised autonomy across Europe. As more nations recognize the Dutch certification, Tesla continues to demonstrate how its AI-driven approach can navigate real-world driving scenarios effectively. Denmark’s addition strengthens Tesla’s position in the region, paving the way for broader adoption on a continent that his been surprisingly slow to adopt the technology.

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With FSD Supervised now approved in four European markets in just two months, the technology is steadily advancing toward wider availability. Tesla aims to refine the system further through ongoing data collection and software iterations, supporting its vision for safer and more efficient transportation.

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Tesla revises FSD transfer policy on new Cybertruck trim, causing cancellations

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Tesla has apparently revised the policy it previously had listed for Full Self-Driving transfers on the newest All-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck that the company had sold for a steal price of just $59,000 earlier this year.

After initially stating that customers who bought the pickup would be able to transfer FSD purchases, Tesla recently changed the language in those terms and conditions to reflect that this would no longer be the case.

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The adjustment in terminology has caused a handful of orderers to cancel their reservations due to the loss of FSD transfer:

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Tesla said orders for the new Cybertruck AWD must be placed by March 31, 2026, to qualify for the FSD transfer. The language in the document from earlier this year explicitly states that they “may qualify” for the transfer program, but the date of March 31 is explicitly mentioned.

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Additionally, Tesla Delivery Advisors reached out to some orderers of the AWD Cybertruck, who were told there was “an update to the eligibility of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) transfer.” Tesla stated they could:

  • proceed without the transfer,
  • upgrade to a Premium or Cyberbeast trim and request an FSD Transfer
  • cancel the order and be refunded the $250 order fee.

Tesla turning around and changing these terms will undoubtedly result in a handful of cancellations on the part of those who have placed an order for this truck. They could pay $99 per month for an FSD subscription, which is now the only option available, but having purchased the suite outright on another vehicle and being told the transfer policy would be upheld, only to have it cancelled, is a tough pill to swallow.

These moves were also made by Tesla just before deliveries were set to begin on the Cybertruck AWD configuration. Reservation holders have started receiving VINs for their trucks, and Tesla is preparing to hand over the first units.

It’s a disappointing move from Tesla that will undoubtedly make some of its fans who have bought the truck frustrated.

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