The best-selling car in the world is electric: That's why the front-runner is so popular.. As of: February 2, 2024, 6:43 p.m By: Patrick Freiwah CommentsPressSplit Tesla is the front runner for the first time - and with it an electric car.

Preliminary data suggests that Tesla's compact electric SUV will take first place with around 1.23 million vehicles sold over twelve months. Previous leader Toyota ended up in second and third place, with the RAV4 and Corolla (1.01 million) models.