Tesla Model Y Dominates Global Electric Vehicle Sales in May 2025

According to Clean Technica, global electric vehicle sales reached 1.63 million units in May 2025, a 22% year-on-year (YoY) increase.

During this period, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle globally, with sales of 74,994 units. However, this volume dropped by 19% (YoY).

BYD Song or Seal U ranked second with sales of 56,430 units, down 11% (YoY). This figure combines sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Geely Geome Xingyuan completed the top three with sales of 38,715 units. Clean Technica suggests this Chinese-made electric vehicle has the potential to take the top spot, depending on how quickly Geely can ramp up its exports.

Below is a complete list of the top 10 best-selling electric vehicle models globally in May 2025:

1. Tesla Model Y: 74,994 units

2. BYD Song/Seal U (BEV+PHEV): 56,430 units

3. Geely Geome Xingyuan: 38,715 units

4. BYD Seagull/Dolphin Mini/Surf: 37,941 units

5. Tesla Model 3: 33,270 units

6. BYD Qin Plus (BEV+PHEV): 29,957 units

7. Wuling Mini EV: 29,026 units

8. Xiaomi SU7: 28,013 units

9. BYD Qin L (BEV+PHEV): 25,321 units

10. BYD Yuan Plus/Atto 3: 19,570 units