The Tesla Model 3 continues to make its mark in the automotive sector. According to a report by Clean Techinca, the aforementioned vehicle became the first electric vehicle in history to exceed a million units sold , thus marking a historic event for both Tesla and mobility 100% electrified. The aforementioned media reports that this figure was reached at the end of the second quarter of 2021.
Zachary Shahan, who signs the report, estimates that those led by Elon Musk managed to deliver 225,000 units of the Tesla Model 3 during the second quarter, a figure that demonstrates their dominance in the sector and, of course , the growing popularity of the car. What's the next electric vehicle that could break the million mark? According to the same information, the Nissan Leaf starts with an advantage after exceeding 500,000 units sold at the end of the previous year.
The Tesla Model 3 is a constant source of good news for the electric carmaker. Just last month we informed you that it was the second best-selling car in June in Europe with 25,697 units sold . Be careful, this list includes both electric and internal combustion vehicles. The first place went to the Volkswagen Golf (27,247 units sold), which to date remains the most popular compact in that continent.
When it comes to its performance in a local market like Spain , the Tesla Model 3 also stands out. In mid-June, it became the best-selling electric car in the country so far this year with 1,029 units . It outperformed proposals such as the Renault Zoe, Kia Niro, Seat MII and Volkswagen ID.4. Until that moment, the Tesla Model 3 had 12% of the market share of electric cars in Spain.
Interestingly, another proposal from Tesla is also on track to hit the million mark. We are referring, of course, to the Model Y , whose cumulative sales recently reached 250,000 units. Shahan himself estimates that, by the end of this year, the electric SUV will reach 500,000 units sold. The outlook for this vehicle looks even better for the following year because, when the Gigafactory Berlin starts operations at the end of 2021, it will be able to better cope with the demand that exists for the Model Y in the European market.
