262,491 Model Ys Through Q3, a 36% Share of U.S. EV Sales. Four Cabin Upgrades for the Car Everyone Is Driving
By EV Bandit | Updated October 13, 2026
Key takeaways
- The Tesla Model Y sold 262,491 units in the U.S. through the third quarter, a 36.0% share of the EV segment, per Electrek's reading of Kelley Blue Book data.
- The Model 3 sold 106,962, down 31.1% from a year earlier.
- By our arithmetic, the Model Y is roughly 2.5 times the Model 3 and more than eight times the IONIQ 5.
- Our Model Y catalog is strongest for 2020-2023 cars, and each listing states its own years.
The Tesla Model Y sold 262,491 units in the U.S. through the third quarter, a 36.0% share of the EV segment, while the Model 3 sold 106,962, down 31.1% from a year earlier. Those figures come from Electrek's October 12 top-10 list, which credits Kelley Blue Book (Cox Automotive) and reports year-to-date totals. We could not find a second outlet publishing the same table yet, so treat the exact figures as Electrek's reading of KBB's data.
The table
| Rank | Model | YTD 2026 U.S. sales | Share | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 262,491 | 36.0% | -1.0% |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | 106,962 | 14.7% | -31.1% |
| 3 | Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 31,112 | 4.3% | -24.3% |
| 4 | Toyota bZ | 24,944 | 3.4% | +103.4% |
| 5 | Chevrolet Equinox EV | 18,154 | 2.5% | -65.6% |
By our arithmetic, the two Teslas together account for 369,453 units, about half of the top ten's segment share. The Model Y is roughly 2.5 times the Model 3 and more than eight times the IONIQ 5.
When one car is a third of a segment, its owners are the segment's real customer base.
We are not going to read the sales trend for you; the table speaks for itself. What it does mean practically is that a very large number of people spend their days in the same cabin. Here are four things that make that cabin better, with the fitment caveats up front: our Model Y catalog is strongest for 2020-2023 cars, and each listing below states its own years.
1. Floor liners: the daily-wear fix
The listing describes a high-edge, anti-skid TPE design that is washable and stays flexible in cold. Two options matter: "Floor Liners Only" at $179.99 or the full set at $399.99. Our earlier look at liner bundle pricing covers the OEM comparison.
2. Tempered glass for the screen
The center screen is where you touch the car all day. The listing is for 2017-2023 Model 3 and Model Y and is priced at $27.99. If your car is newer, check the screen size before ordering; this listing does not claim fitment past 2023.
3. A magnetic phone mount that lives behind the screen
Cradle-free, held by magnets in landscape view, attached to the back of the monitor with adhesive. It is $39.99. The two plates in the box are non-magnetic, for devices that need them.
4. A center console organizer
It is a hard ABS insert, and at $26.99 it is the cheapest item on this list. We also stock a 2017-2020 version at $18.99 for earlier cars.
What this means for owners
The headline is the Model Y's lead, not the accessories. But if you own one of those 262,491, the floor and the screen take the most abuse, so start there. Winter is close; our first-freeze Q&A has the rest of the list.
Frequently asked questions
How many Model Ys were sold in the U.S. in 2026?
262,491 through the third quarter, a 36.0% share of the U.S. EV segment, per Electrek's October 12 top-10 list, which credits Kelley Blue Book (Cox Automotive).
How are Model 3 sales doing in 2026?
The Model 3 sold 106,962 in the U.S. through Q3, down 31.1% from a year earlier.
What are the best-selling EVs in the U.S. through Q3 2026?
Tesla Model Y (262,491), Tesla Model 3 (106,962), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (31,112), Toyota bZ (24,944) and Chevrolet Equinox EV (18,154), per Electrek's reading of KBB's data.
Which floor liners fit a 2020-2023 Model Y?
The 2020-2023 Model Y all-weather liners in TPE cost $179.99 for liners only, or $399.99 for the set with frunk, under-storage and cargo liner.
Does the tempered glass screen protector fit a 2024 Model Y?
The listing is for 2017-2023 Model 3 and Model Y and is priced at $27.99. It does not claim fitment past 2023, so check the screen size before ordering.
Sources
- Electrek, Oct 12, 2026: These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US through Q3 (credits Kelley Blue Book / Cox Automotive data)
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Which year is yours? Tell the 255,000-member Tesla Model Y Owners group your model year and the first thing you changed in the cabin.