In December, Tesla vehicles claimed the top two spots on the list of best-selling vehicles in New Zealand. According to registration data, the Model Y was the most popular with 868 registrations, followed by the Model 3 with 413 registrations.
Another electric vehicle, the MG ZS, was the third most popular passenger car in the country with 396 registrations. The top 10 best-sellers in New Zealand for December included a mix of electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with the Suzuki Swift, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, BYD Atto 3, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross also making the list.
Tesla’s strong performance in December in New Zealand has been a trend in recent months, particularly following the launch of the Model Y in August. Despite only being available for about half of the month, the electric SUV was the top-selling vehicle in August.
In September, its first full month of availability, the Model Y claimed the title of best-selling vehicle with 1,520 registrations. Along with the Model 3, Tesla was the most popular car brand in New Zealand that month. In December, overall passenger vehicle sales in New Zealand saw a 12.4% year-over-year increase, with a total of 8,505 registrations.
