As the global electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, November witnessed an impressive surge in electric car registrations, marking the second-highest month on record. More than 2 million plug-in vehicles were registered globally, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) seeing a notable increase despite challenges in key markets.
In the face of a slowdown in the United States and a tempered market in China, the rest of the world stepped up, showing a 37% year-on-year growth and pushing the overall increase in plug-in registrations to 7% for November. This translated to over 2 million registrations, only slightly below September’s record of 2.1 million. BEVs showed a robust 12% year-on-year increase to 1.3 million units, whereas plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) experienced a 1% decline, largely due to reduced demand in China, totaling around 700,000 units.
Leading Electric Vehicles of November
Tesla’s performance in November was noteworthy, with the Model Y reclaiming its position as the top seller at 97,831 units, despite an 8% year-on-year decrease. The Model 3 also made a significant comeback, moving up to third place with 52,497 units sold, despite a 7% year-on-year drop. Sandwiched between the two Tesla models, the compact Wuling Mini EV secured the second spot with 56,765 units.
Among the other notable models, the Geely Xingyuan secured the fourth position with close to 43,000 registrations. Meanwhile, BYD, despite a less dominant presence, managed to place four models in the top 10. Xiaomi’s YU7 also made an impressive entry, ranking eighth with nearly 34,000 units registered. Another highlight was the AITO M7’s new generation, which reached tenth place, marking its best performance in two years with 25,264 registrations.
In terms of new entrants, the Geely Galaxy E5 re-entered the top 20 at number 20 with 17,129 registrations, buoyed by increasing exports to markets like Mexico and Australia. Geely’s presence was further enhanced by the Panda Mini and Xingyuan, marking a significant achievement for the automaker.
Year-to-Date Standings
For the year-to-date standings, Tesla’s Model Y remains the frontrunner, followed by BYD’s Song and Tesla’s Model 3. The Geely Xingyuan is holding steady in fourth place, but the battle for fifth between the BYD Seagull and the Wuling Mini EV remains heated, with only a 500-unit gap between them.
Looking ahead to 2026, the landscape could shift significantly. While the Model Y is expected to maintain its lead, other models like the Wuling Mini EV and Geely Xingyuan are poised to make substantial gains. These vehicles, alongside the BYD Seagull, are anticipated to challenge the existing order, possibly displacing the Tesla Model 3 from the podium for the first time since 2018. Additionally, the Xiaomi YU7 could emerge as a dark horse contender in this competitive field.
In the lower half of the year-to-date leaderboard, the Geely Panda Mini moved up to 16th place, while the Leapmotor C10 joined the top 20 for the first time at the 20th position. However, its place is not secure, as the BYD Sealion 06 could potentially overtake it with a strong finish to the year.
For more insights into the top-selling EV brands and auto groups globally, stay tuned for our upcoming analysis.
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