20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in December — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win - CleanTechnica

In December, Tesla reclaimed the top two spots in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, with the Model Y leading at 132,327 units and the Model 3 following at 54,745 units, despite both experiencing slight year-over-year declines. Tesla's recovery was largely driven by strong sales in China, offsetting weaker performance in the U.S. Following Tesla, BYD's Qin Plus and Song models ranked third and fourth, respectively, with the Qin Plus benefiting from steep discounts ahead of its 2026 refresh, while the Song SUV saw a significant 42% sales drop. The Xiaomi YU7 emerged as a new contender, securing fifth place and signaling its potential to become a regular top seller. The December rankings also highlighted the popularity of full-size SUVs, with BYD's premium arm FCB Tai 7 (#8), AITO M7 (#10), and NIO ES8 (#14) all making the list. NIO’s ES8 marked a milestone as the