Top-selling Electric Car Brands: Results for the First Half of 2023
European car manufacturers have fallen behind in the past, with China and Tesla, an American electric car manufacturer, taking the spotlight. At the end of the first half of 2023, the Chinese brand BYD emerged as the undisputed leader in the electric car market, selling almost 1.2 million vehicles, which is an impressive result.
Tesla came in second place, with a total sales volume of 0.9 million vehicles. This American manufacturer also demonstrates significant success in the electric car market and continues to attract the attention of car enthusiasts with its innovative technologies and high performance.
The Most Popular Car Brands by Electric Car Sales Volume for the First Half of 2023
| Rank | Brand | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 1.191 million |
| 2 | Tesla | 888,000 |
| 3 | BMW | 220,000 |
| 4 | GAC Aion | 212,000 |
| 5 | Volkswagen | 209,000 |
| 6 | SAIC-GM-Wuling | 191,000 |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz | 165,000 |
| 8 | Li Auto | 139,000 |
However, despite the impressive results of BYD and Tesla, German car manufacturers are still in the top ten in terms of electric vehicle sales volume. For example, BMW took third place, selling around 220,000 vehicles, while Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz ranked 5th and 7th with sales volumes of 209,000 and 165,000 vehicles respectively.
The success of the Chinese brand GAC Aion, which took fourth place with sales volume of 212,000 vehicles, cannot be ignored. It continues to set new standards in the field of electric vehicles and attracts attention with its modern design and technical features.
SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) and Li Auto also deserve mention, ranking sixth and eighth in the list of best-selling electric vehicle brands for the first half of 2023. SGMW sold 191,000 electric vehicles, while Li Auto sold 139,000.
The overall trend in electric vehicle sales in 2023 shows that Chinese manufacturers are becoming increasingly competitive and dominating the electric vehicle market. Thanks to their innovative approach and commitment to developing environmentally friendly transportation, they are successfully capturing their audience. However, European and American manufacturers continue to attract buyers with their technological advancements and high-quality production.
Thus, the electric vehicle market in the first half of 2023 is a blend of Chinese and Western manufacturers. Chinese brands continue to set new sales records, but Tesla and some European brands still have their audience and attract the attention of car enthusiasts from around the world.
