Rivian jumps to No. 2 US EV brand as Tesla sets Europe record

· Automotive & EV · United States · European Union

Rivian has climbed to the No. 2 EV brand in the US, up from 10th a year earlier, taking Chevrolet's spot as most other automakers slow their electric transitions. The shift marks a notable change in the US EV ranking for a young, EV-only manufacturer. In Europe, Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 swept the top two spots in September, lifting the automaker to a record month, while the Jaecoo 7 became the first Chinese-brand model to enter the top 10. The two data points show diverging momentum: a challenger gaining ground in the US as legacy brands pull back, and Tesla dominating Europe even as Chinese brands make inroads.

Why it matters：EV brand rankings are being reshuffled as legacy automakers retreat, and Chinese brands' entry into Europe's top 10 signals a new competitive phase.

Key points

  • Rivian rose from 10th to 2nd among US EV brands, displacing Chevrolet
  • Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 were Europe's top two models in September
  • Jaecoo 7 became the first Chinese-brand model in Europe's top 10

Sources (original reporting)

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