World EV Sales Analysis July: Top Models

Cleantechnica released its ‘World EV Sales Report,’ revealing a 22% year-on-year rise in global EV sales with 1,344,000 units sold in July 2024.

cleantechnica · 2024-09-11

One week ago, Cleantechnica, the top media specializing in cleantech news and commentaries, released its ‘World EV Sales Report’, indicating that there’re 1,344,000 units of NEVs sold across the world, a year-on-year increase of 22%, taking up 20% of the world auto sales. Cumulatively, during January to July, 8,526,000 units of NEVs were sold globally.

In the report, we also learned about the top 20 world best-selling EV models. Let’s go through the models quickly.

Top Selling EVs in the world in July, 2024

RankingModelVolume
1Tesla Model Y78,775
2BYD Song / Seal U (BEV+PHEV)58,920
3BYD Qin Plus (BEV+PHEV)40,390
4BYD Seagull / Dophin Mini37,022
5BYD Qin L32,466
6BYD Yuan Plus / ATTO 331,836
7Tesla Model S30,926
8Li Auto L624,856
9BYD Seal 0622,003
10BYD Destroyer 0519,949
11BYD Dolphin18,470
12BYD Han (BEV+PHEV)17,266
13Aion Y17,162
14AITO M9 (BEV+PHEV)17,151
15Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV15,765
16AITO M715,633
17VW ID.415,607
18Wuling Bingo14,664
19Aion S13,683
20Xiaomi SU713,120

The Chart is very interesting by several highlights we will share one by one with you.

Firstly, VW ID.4 stands as the only one legacy OEM model left on the top 20. With NEVs emerging continuously, the NEVs from China made significant impact on the world auto market and is catching more and more market share with their affordable prices and tech-savy features. The legacy OEMs haven’t shown great advantages now. And dut to the EU tariffs on China EVs, ID.3 only sold 11,786 units, down 31% month-over-month in July, ranking out of the top 20 list.


Secondly, BYD is definitely the king. With 9 models joined the top 20 list, the BYD line-up shows formidable strength in the NEV market. Among them, we can’t miss Qin L, which was just entered the market in two months, recorded 32,466 units sold in July, demonstrating a great potential of being a best-seller.

Thirdly, Chinese NEV startups also performs impressively in July. Li Auto’s L6 took the 8th place in the list, and is still on the rise. The Huawei-backed AITO has two models on the top 20 list with M9 and M7 at the 14th and 16th position. GAC’s Aion has two models Y and S on the list taking the 13th and 19th position. Xiaomi shows a drop from the 17th in June to 20th in July.

Top Selling EVs in the world During January to July, 2024

RankingModelVolume
1Tesla Model Y624,996
2BYD Song / Seal U (BEV+PHEV)385,087
3BYD Qin Plus (BEV+PHEV)293,632
4Tesla Model 3275,554
5BYD Seagull / Dophin Mini222,153
6BYD Yuan Plus / ATTO 3194,989
7BYD Destroyer 05128,636
8AITO M7122,173
9BYD Dophin115,266
10BYD Han (BEV+PHEV)111,598
11Wuling HongGuang Mini EV99,059
12VW ID.496,677
13Aion Y93,619
14Wuling Bingo86,225
15Li Auto L780,236
16Aion S79,543
17VW ID.378,450
18AITO M9 (BEV+PHEV)78,093
19BYD Tang (BEV+PHEV)76,350
20Cangan Lumin70,540

In the Top best-selling NEV models from January to July, there are 16 models from China, among which BYD hold 8 places. AITO M7, M9 and Li Auto L7 secured their spots in the list as a dark horse.

More details of the report will be shared later.