best-selling vehicle in the world 2023

In 2023 the world’s best‑selling vehicle was the Tesla Model Y, which outsold the perennial Toyota Corolla on global charts.

Depending on the source, the Model Y moved roughly 1.2–1.3 million units, a staggering result for something without pistons and a grille pretending to be one.

It didn’t just win on hype: production scale, price cuts, and decent range sealed the deal.

For context, Australia marched to a different drum—utes ruled the roost—so the Model Y’s global crown doesn’t mean it’s top dog everywhere.

Either way, 2023 was the year the EV didn’t just arrive; it nicked the trophy and drove off quietly.