Model 3 smashes all comers

Tesla had a splendid 2021, with two cars in the global EV top 10 and the enormous popularity of the Model 3 saloon pushing it into the overall top 10 for the first time.

Given the Model 3’s £40k price tag, it does exceptionally well to outsell low-cost Chinaonly EVS like the Hongguang Mini EV and is showing the way to higher-tech rivals like the Renault Zoe and the Volkswagen ID 3.

It’s early days for the ID 3, but the Model 3 is outselling it by nearly eight to one.

Ford’s Mustang Mach-e SUV made its debut with a very solid 54,900 sales – not quite enough to break into the global EV top 10, but more affordable versions are due this year, which should lift sales.