Tesla has once again reaffirmed its dominance in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, delivering 126,820 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025. This gave Tesla a commanding 44% share of the U.S. battery electric vehicle market, which saw total sales reach 294,250 units during the quarter—an increase of 10.6% year over year
Despite challenges ranging from public protests to shifting product lineups, resulting in Tesla’s overall U.S. sales declining by 8.6% compared to Q1 2024, Tesla was able to place four models in the top 20 for U.S. EV sales, including the best-selling EVs in the country – the Model Y and Model 3.
Model Y Still on Top, Despite Drop
According to data from Cox Automotive, Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, the Model Y, led the U.S. market with 64,051 units sold in Q1. While this figure represents a 33.8% drop year over year, it was still enough to give the Model Y a 21.8% share of all EV sales—more than double the next closest competitor. The sales dip is attributed in part to a mid-quarter refresh of the vehicle, which may have delayed some purchases as buyers awaited updated models.
Coming in second was the Model 3, with 52,520 units sold—a 70.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Together, the Model Y and Model 3 accounted for nearly 40% of all EVs sold in the United States in Q1.
Cybertruck Makes a Solid Debut, Model S/X Lag
The Cybertruck broke into the top 10 for the first time, securing 10th place overall with 6,406 units delivered. Given that the futuristic electric pickup is still ramping up production, its early showing places it ahead of more established models like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Toyota BZ4X, and Rivian R1S.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s flagship vehicles had lagging sales. The Model X moved 3,843 units, down 31.5% YoY, while the Model S fared even worse with 1,280 deliveries, down 69.6% from a year ago.
Competitive Landscape Tightens
While Tesla retained its leadership, legacy automakers and new entrants are beginning to scale up EV production. Ford, Chevrolet, and Honda followed Tesla in total brand sales. The Ford Mustang Mach-E was the third-best-selling EV in Q1 with 11,607 units, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV at 10,329 and the Honda Prologue at 9,561.
Other notable performers include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (8,611), VW ID.4 (7,663), and BMW i4 (7,125), all of which placed in the top 10.
Even with this growing competition, Tesla outsold its nearest rival—Ford—by more than 5 to 1 in the first quarter. In total, Tesla’s Q1 sales were more than the next four brands combined.
