Tesla has reached a new milestone in its history. In 2022, the bar of one million cars delivered in a single calendar year has been exceeded. A goal that was narrowly missed in 2021.
In 2021, Tesla delivered 936,172 cars, a record, of course, but insufficient to meet the million target. It was expected to be filled in 2022, and indeed it is. During the last quarter of the year, the manufacturer delivered 405,278 100% electric vehicles, it announced in a press release published on January 3. In total, over the year, the volume climbed to 1,313,851 – a contract fulfilled with flying colors.
These various figures constitute additional records for Tesla’s assets, while the year 2022 has not been easy. Between the behavior of Elon Musk, more busy with his takeover of Twitter, and the difficulties related to the industry (shortages, temporary closures of factories), the American manufacturer is doing very, very well. Even though some analysts expected 2022 to end better for Tesla.
1,313,851 Tesla cars delivered in 2022
As you might expect, the more affordable cars carry Tesla’s sales. During the fourth quarter, the Model 3 and the Model Y accounted for nearly 96% of deliveries. The Model S and Model X, which were refreshed a few months ago with a new interior and an ultra-powerful Plaid version, remain models reserved for a niche.
Latest annual Tesla deliveries :
| Year | Volume | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,313,851 | + 40% |
| 2021 | 936 172 | + 87% |
| 2020 | 499,500 | + 36% |
| 2019 | 367,500 | – |
What are these 1,313,851 cars delivered worth compared to other manufacturers? This figure can be quite ridiculous when compared, for example, to the performance of the Volkswagen Group. In 2021, the German auto giant delivered 8,882,000 cars. But this is a figure to qualify: the Volkswagen Group brings together several different brands and also offers thermal vehicles (which remain very popular for many drivers). And if we only look at the electric segment, then Tesla is well ahead: in 2021, the Volkswagen Group delivered only 452,900 100% electric vehicles. That is twice less than Tesla over the same period, despite a much larger catalog.
As for Toyota, it sold 9,615,157 cars worldwide between January and December 2021. And it was already at 4,699,020 in the first half of 2022 alone. In short, despite its encouraging records and a progress to note, Tesla remains a small player in the global automotive market.