Tesla’s Model Y has lost its title as the world’s best-selling car after nearly two years at the top, with Toyota’s RAV4 reclaiming the position for 2024. The shift comes amid what industry analysts describe as significant brand challenges for Tesla, largely attributed to CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities and public statements. Tesla’s sales have been declining across multiple territories, with the company recently confirming poor Q2 2025 numbers that were down significantly from the previous year. The timing coincides with both vehicles being in transition periods – the RAV4 received a refresh announcement in May for the 2026 model year, while Tesla announced the Model Y refresh in January 2025. Despite losing the top spot, Tesla’s Model 3 remained in the global top 10 at 9th place with 10% sales growth, showing the company still maintains strong market presence in the electric vehicle segment. Source: https://electrek.co/2025/07/03/tesla-model-y-no-longer-the-worlds-best-selling-car-with-a-possible-asterisk/
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