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Tesla Model 3 tops survey for the world’s most searched-for electric car
A recent study from a Compare the Market, a UK-based price comparison company, has determined that the Tesla Model 3 is currently the world’s most searched-for all-electric vehicle in the world. Following behind the Model 3 was longtime EV veteran Nissan Leaf, as well as Tesla’s two other cars, the Model S and the Model X.
The UK-based firm’s study utilized Google search data to determine the most popular search term for each electric vehicle on the market and compare each car’s popularity across the globe. The survey’s figures are exclusive only to searches of battery-electric cars, as hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen vehicles like the Toyota Mirai were not included in the survey.
According to Compare the Market’s results, the Tesla Model 3 is the overwhelming winner worldwide, being the most-searched-for EV in 54.7% of search traffic surveyed. That accounts for more than half of the 136 countries covered in the study. It should be noted that the gap between the Model 3 and the study’s second placer, the Nissan Leaf, was notable as well, with the Japanese-made EV leading in 16.1%, or 22 countries across the globe.
The Tesla Model S and Model X were the study’s 3rd and 4th placers, leading the rankings in 13.1% and 9.5%, taking of the search traffic surveyed. Overall, Tesla’s electric car lineup dominates internet searches for all-electric vehicles in 77.3% of the countries surveyed by the UK-based firm.
Apart from the Nissan Leaf, other non-Tesla vehicles that proved popular in Google searches were the BMW i3 (4.4%), and the Renault Zoe (2.2%). Other premium EVs such as the Jaguar I-PACE, the Audi e-tron, and the Mercedes EQC did not rank in the survey.
The study’s results become quite interesting when they are broken down by country. The Model 3 held a clean lead in a number of the world’s key auto markets, such as the United States, China, most of Europe, and even India, a country that is yet to see its first Tesla store. The Nissan Leaf dominated in Russia, while the Tesla Model S received the most search traffic from Mexico and Argentina. The BMW i3 even proved particularly popular in Brazil.
-->Interestingly, the study shows that the rankings didn’t necessarily align with the national origins of a particular vehicle. In Japan, for example, it was the BMW i3, a German car, that dominated internet searches. Germany, the home of the BMW i3, displayed strong interest for an American all-electric car, the Tesla Model 3.
Considering the hype and the close news coverage that follows Tesla’s electric car lineup, it is rather unsurprising to see the Model 3 dominating in the UK-based firm’s study. What is particularly notable was that even with the Model 3 taking most of the spotlight, Tesla’s Model S and Model X, which have already been in the market for years, ranked highly in the survey nonetheless. This shows that Tesla has become a brand that is perceived as a premier maker of EVs across the globe, even in areas where it is yet to begin selling its vehicles.
Part of Tesla’s secret sauce for its vehicles’ popularity lies in the company’s strong online presence, which it grows through organic engagement in social media. This was highlighted by a study from competitive intelligence analysis firm BrandTotal, which noted that Tesla, despite investing $0 in paid advertising on social media platforms, is the car company with the strongest social media presence. “Strong brands are able to command high engagement even without a robust digital ad spend. In Tesla’s case, we see their engagement numbers are high compared to other auto brands allocating spend in their digital campaigns,” Alon Leibovich, co-founder & CEO of BrandTotal, said.
Tesla Model Y demand in China is through the roof, and new delivery dates show the company has already sold out its allocation of the all-electric crossover for 2025.
The Model Y has been the most popular vehicle in the world in both of the last two years, outpacing incredibly popular vehicles like the Toyota RAV 4. In China, the EV market is substantially more saturated, with more competitors than in any other market.
However, Tesla has been kind to the Chinese market, as it has launched trim levels for the Model Y in the country that are not available anywhere else. Demand has been strong for the Model Y in China; it ranks in the top 5 of all EVs in the country, trailing the BYD Seagull, Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, and the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan.
The other three models ahead of the Model Y are priced substantially lower.
Tesla is still dealing with strong demand for the Model Y, and the company is now pushing delivery dates to early 2026, meaning the vehicle is sold out for the year:
NEWS: New orders for all four Tesla Model Y trims in China are now officially sold out for 2025, as the factory’s remaining production capacity for the year has been fully allocated.
Estimated delivery dates for new orders now show January-February 2026. pic.twitter.com/Dfnu7yY58N
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) December 1, 2025
Tesla experienced a 9.9 percent year-over-year rise in its China-made EV sales for November, meaning there is some serious potential for the automaker moving into next year despite increased competition.
There have been a lot of questions surrounding how Tesla would perform globally with more competition, but it seems to have a good grasp of various markets because of its vehicles, its charging infrastructure, and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite, which has been expanding to more countries as of late.
Tesla Model Y is still China’s best-selling premium EV through October
Tesla holds a dominating lead in the United States with EV registrations, and performs incredibly well in several European countries.
With demand in China looking strong, it will be interesting to see how the company ends the year in terms of global deliveries.
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Tesla Europe rolls out FSD ride-alongs in the Netherlands’ holiday campaign
The festive event series comes amid Tesla’s ongoing push for regulatory approval of FSD across Europe.
Tesla Europe has announced that its “Future Holidays” campaign will feature Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along experiences in the Netherlands.
The festive event series comes amid Tesla’s ongoing push for regulatory approval of FSD across Europe.
The Holiday program was announced by Tesla Europe & Middle East in a post on X. “Come get in the spirit with us. Featuring Caraoke, FSD Supervised ride-along experiences, holiday light shows with our S3XY lineup & more,” the company wrote in its post on X.
Per the program’s official website, fun activities will include Caraoke sessions and light shows with the S3XY vehicle lineup. It appears that Optimus will also be making an appearance at the events. Tesla even noted that the humanoid robot will be in “full party spirit,” so things might indeed be quite fun.
“This season, we’re introducing you to the fun of the future. Register for our holiday events to meet our robots, see if you can spot the Bot to win prizes, and check out our selection of exclusive merchandise and limited-edition gifts. Discover Tesla activities near you and discover what makes the future so festive,” Tesla wrote on its official website.
-->This announcement aligns with Tesla’s accelerating FSD efforts in Europe, where supervised ride-alongs could help demonstrate the tech to regulators and customers. The Netherlands, with its urban traffic and progressive EV policies, could serve as an ideal and valuable testing ground for FSD.
Tesla is currently hard at work pushing for the rollout of FSD to several European countries. Tesla has received approval to operate 19 FSD test vehicles on Spain’s roads, though this number could increase as the program develops. As per the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), Tesla would be able to operate its FSD fleet on any national route across Spain. Recent job openings also hint at Tesla starting FSD tests in Austria. Apart from this, the company is also holding FSD demonstrations in Germany, France, and Italy.
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Tesla sees sharp November rebound in China as Model Y demand surges
New data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows a 9.95% year-on-year increase and a 40.98% jump month-over-month.
Tesla’s sales momentum in China strengthened in November, with wholesale volumes rising to 86,700 units, reversing a slowdown seen in October.
New data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows a 9.95% year-on-year increase and a 40.98% jump month-over-month. This was partly driven by tightened delivery windows, targeted marketing, and buyers moving to secure vehicles before changes to national purchase tax incentives take effect.
Tesla’s November rebound coincided with a noticeable spike in Model Y interest across China. Delivery wait times extended multiple times over the month, jumping from an initial 2–5 weeks to estimated handovers in January and February 2026 for most five-seat variants. Only the six-seat Model Y L kept its 4–8 week estimated delivery timeframe.
The company amplified these delivery updates across its Chinese social media channels, urging buyers to lock in orders early to secure 2025 delivery slots and preserve eligibility for current purchase tax incentives, as noted in a CNEV Post report. Tesla also highlighted that new inventory-built Model Y units were available for customers seeking guaranteed handovers before December 31.
This combination of urgency marketing and genuine supply-demand pressure seemed to have helped boost November’s volumes, stabilizing what had been a year marked by several months of year-over-year declines.
-->For the January–November period, Tesla China recorded 754,561 wholesale units, an 8.30% decline compared to the same period last year. The company’s Shanghai Gigafactory continues to operate as both a domestic production base and a major global export hub, building the Model 3 and Model Y for markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, among other territories.
Tesla Model Y demand in China is through the roof, new delivery dates show
Tesla Europe rolls out FSD ride-alongs in the Netherlands’ holiday campaign
