Tesla Model Y is Europe's best-selling car in September 2026, with the Model 3 in second
According to preliminary Dataforce data, the Model Y had 40,971 registrations in Europe in September and the Model 3 25,057. The VW Golf came third with 18,088.
September 2026 was Tesla's month in Europe. According to preliminary Dataforce figures published by "AutoWeek", the Model Y was the most-registered car on the continent with 40,971 units. The Model 3 climbed to second with 25,057, and the VW Golf came third with 18,088.
The monthly ranking
The data covers the European Union, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland and was about 98% complete at publication, so it is preliminary. The Model Y's lead over the Golf is almost 23,000 cars. Across the brand, Tesla reached 66,035 registrations in September.
Chart: notateslakiller.com, based on Dataforce data via "AutoWeek"
Bigger than entire brands
The Model Y alone outsold the whole Opel range (38,071) and Ford (36,579). According to "Automotive News Europe", Model Y registrations rose 55% compared with September 2025, while the Model 3 grew 106%, more than doubling.
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The Model Y comes from Berlin
The Model Y sold in Europe is built at Giga Berlin, near Berlin, where Tesla is preparing a new hall. More in our article on the Giga Berlin expansion and water. In Germany too, the Model Y ranked first in September with 8,038 registrations: see the German ranking.
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What it means for drivers
- A choice backed by the market: Europe's two most-registered cars are electric.
- A growing network: more Teslas on the road means more charging stations and specialist workshops.
- Preliminary numbers: official ACEA data for September comes later and may adjust the figures slightly.
