As the electric vehicle (EV) market becomes more crowded with new entries each quarter, a familiar trend continues—Tesla remains the dominant force. Despite a slight decline in Model Y sales, Tesla’s stronghold is clear, while compact electric crossovers from mainstream automakers like Hyundai and Volkswagen are capturing increased consumer interest.

Drawing on first-quarter data from 2025, we compiled a list of the top 10 bestselling EVs so far this year. A few notes: some automakers, like Rivian, don't separate sales figures for each model, making exact rankings difficult. Estimates from Automotive News were used to position Tesla’s lineup.

Top 10 Bestselling EVs of 2025 (So Far)

  1. Tesla Model Y – ~71,000 units
    Despite a drop from 95,000 units in Q1 2024, it remains the top seller.

    Tesla Model Y

  2. Tesla Model 3 – ~41,000 units
    Production recovery of the refreshed model led to growth over last year’s 34,000 units.

    Tesla Model 3

  3. Ford Mustang Mach-E – 11,607 units
    Sales rose 21% year-over-year, making it the best-selling non-Tesla EV.

    Ford Mustang Mach-E

  4. Chevrolet Equinox EV – 10,329 units
    Although down from late 2024, demand remains strong.

    Chevrolet Equinox EV

  5. Honda Prologue – 9,561 units
    Continued its strong momentum from 2024.

    Honda Prologue

  6. Tesla Cybertruck – ~9,000 units (estimated)
    A major jump compared to Q1 2024’s ~1,000 units.

    Tesla Cybertruck

  7. Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 8,611 units
    Sales grew 26% year-over-year, maintaining crossover appeal.

    Hyundai Ioniq 5

  8. Volkswagen ID.4 – 7,663 units
    Sales rebounded 24% compared to the previous period.

    Volkswagen ID.4

  9. Ford F-150 Lightning – 7,187 units
    Despite overall F-Series growth, Lightning sales dipped 7%.

    Ford F-150 Lightning

  10. BMW i4 – 7,125 units
    Luxury segment standout with a 57% sales increase.

    BMW i4

Although Tesla’s growth has slowed, strong demand for EVs remains evident across the industry, with more brands carving out significant market share. The landscape for EV buyers has never been more dynamic.

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