Top Tesla facts and statistics in 2023

Since releasing its first electric car in 2008, Tesla has become a leader in the rapidly growing space of electric vehicles (EVs) – many even consider Tesla responsible for the rise in consumer purchases of EVs! Alternatives to gas-powered cars continue to gain popularity: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EV sales made up over 11% of light-duty vehicle sales across the US in the last quarter of 2021.

Tesla, one of the most popular vehicle companies in the EnergySage EV showroom, and its CEO, Elon Musk, continue to set trends for the entire renewable energy market while adding revenue, production, sales, and availability milestones. In this article, we'll explain the facts and stats you need to know about Tesla's Evs.

In 2021, Tesla earned $53.8 billion in sales revenue. This is up from $31.5 billion in the previous year, with 70.64% growth in sales during that time. Tesla is the largest EV manufacturer in terms of revenue and market share, followed by Volkswagen.

Tesla delivered 936,172 vehicles in 2021, according to its Q4 2021 report. While the company doesn't explicitly release sales numbers, this figure is up significantly from last year and demonstrates its continuing success in the EV market.

As of Q1 2022, there were 3,724 Tesla Supercharger stations worldwide. Tesla's charging stations, known as Superchargers, are located around many locations, allowing Tesla drivers to charge their vehicles in 1-1.5 hours. Tesla has invested heavily in providing more charging stations for their drivers as sales have grown.

Tesla sold and delivered most of its vehicles to China in 2021, with 473,078 cars coming from its production facility, Gigafactory Shanghai. In the US, Tesla sold 301,998 vehicles from Gigafactory in Texas and California. Tesla's also gaining ground in Europe with 169,507 vehicles sold: the Tesla Model 3 is now the continent's top EV.

Solar panel systems are a great way to charge EVs like a Tesla. EVs are already much cheaper to charge than powering a traditional car with gas (around 3.6 times cheaper per mile for a Tesla). Using solar panels to charge your EV can reduce costs and save even more! A small solar panel array with only ten panels can provide enough power to charge a Tesla's battery. While going solar may seem expensive, it's one of the best ways to save money over the lifetime of your EV.

Despite temporarily stopping production in its Shanghai facility due to COVID-19, Tesla still saw strong growth in 2022. According to multiple metrics, Tesla has increased its production, deliveries, and market share. If you'd like to learn more about EVs and compare Tesla models to others on the market, the EnergySage EV showroom is a great place to start. Want to save money by charging your EV with solar energy? Visit the EnergySage Marketplace to compare quotes for solar systems from our network of pre-vetted installers.