Tesla Model Y, The Electric SUV that Is Changing The Game

For the first time, an electric vehicle has taken the top spot among the best-selling cars.

Enrique Llanes
3 min readJun 20, 2023

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Tesla Model Y / Photo by Eyosias G on Unsplash

While this may come as a surprise to some, it aligns with the ongoing trend of EVs becoming the new standard in the automotive industry.

Undoubtedly, this marks a significant tipping point that will shape the future of transportation.

Tesla Model Y

And the winner is Tesla’s midsize SUV, the Model Y, which has achieved record-breaking sales and has become a popular choice for families and individuals alike.

Following the success of the higher-priced Model S and X, Tesla introduced the more affordable Model 3. While the Model 3 has been a top-selling EV for several years, Elon Musk recognized that families often prefer larger vehicles. Building on the foundation of the Model 3, Tesla developed the Model Y.

The anticipated popularity of the Model Y prompted the establishment of dedicated factories in Texas and Berlin, exclusively producing this model. Just one year into production, these factories are already churning out over 5,000 units per week.

In addition to these two, the Model Y is also manufactured in Fremont and Shanghai, and is…

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Enrique Llanes

4X Top Writer // Tesla fan. Technology enthusiast. AI will change the world. Madrid.