Tesla Model Y leads Europe in September, Chinese cars accelerate

Model Y delivered 25,938 vehicles in Europe in September, down 8.6% year-on-year; Chinese cars achieved a record market share of 7.4% with 90,571 vehicles, MG led the growth.

The Tesla Model Y returned to the top spot in Europe in September with 25,938 deliveries, surpassing its long-time rivals at a time when Chinese brands are gaining momentum. In the same month, Chinese car market share hit a record 7.4%, or 90,571 vehicles, double the same month last year.

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Tesla Model Y returns to top spot in September

According to statistics, 25,938 Model Ys were delivered in September in Europe. This is down 8.6% compared to the same period last year, but a significant increase compared to August when the car ranked 17th and July when it ranked only 60th in the region.

Cumulatively from the beginning of the year, Model Y is now in 17th place with 109,793 cars, much lower than the 185,947 Dacia Sandero cars sold in the first 9 months of the year.

September bestseller list

Car model	September sales (vehicles)
Tesla Model Y	25,938
Renault Clio	20,146
Dacia Sandero	19,200
Volkswagen T-Roc	18,652

The top 10 best-selling cars in September had no representatives from Chinese automakers.

Chinese cars set record market share in Europe

According to the latest figures, Chinese brands accounted for 7.4% of all new cars sold in September, up from 5.5% in June. Compared to the same period last year (3.3%), the market share has doubled in just one year. According to Auto News, the total number of Chinese cars sold in September reached 90,571 units, up 149%.

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MG, BYD, Chery: growth and flagship models

Among Chinese brands, MG leads the way with 33,536 units sold in September, up 77%, bringing cumulative sales year-to-date to 225,334 units. The MG ZS continues to be the flagship model with 94,925 units sold year-to-date.

BYD recorded 24,336 vehicles in September, a sharp increase compared to 4,561 vehicles in the same period last year. Since the beginning of the year, the company has delivered 119,805 vehicles in Europe; the Seal U alone (also known as Sealion 6 in some markets) has reached more than 55,000 vehicles.

Chery ranked third in the group with 18,454 vehicles in September, bringing total annual sales to 73,128 vehicles, including its two sub-brands Jaecoo and Omoda.

Trademark	September (car)	Compared to the same period	From the beginning of the year (car)	Main model
MG	33,536	+77%	225,334	ZS: 94.925
BYD	24,336	Up from 4,561	119,805	Seal U: >55,000
Chery	18,454	—	73,128	Including Jaecoo, Omoda

The competitive landscape is reshaping

The Model Y’s recapture of the top spot shows the appeal of Tesla electric vehicles across the region, although cumulative annual sales have not yet surpassed those of popular hatchbacks and crossovers. On the other hand, Chinese brands continue to expand their presence at a rapid pace, contributing an increasingly large market share through their flagship models.

In the short term, traditional cars will maintain their position in the mass market segment, while EVs’ monthly lead may fluctuate according to supply and delivery cycles. In the long term, the impressive growth rate of Chinese brands suggests that the race for market share in Europe will become more competitive, especially in the affordable product range.

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