Tesla Model Y (2020 – 2024)

The Model Y proves that looks aren't everything. Despite resembling a Model 3 that's been holding its breath, this electric crossover outperformed every other EV globally in 2022. Tesla's "we don't do marketing" marketing strategy somehow worked again, as buyers flocked to this taller, roomier option that sacrificed sleekness for practicality. Its massive success forced traditional manufacturers to confront an uncomfortable truth—Tesla wasn't just a fad, but the new standard to beat.