Europe's BEST selling cars of 2023 - and an EV takes top spot for the first time

An electric vehicle has been named Europe's best-selling car for the first time ever, as a full list of drivers' favourites are revealed. Here is the top ten run down.

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10 Skoda Octavia 160,662 sales

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8 Toyota Yaris Cross: 176,285 sales

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6 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa: 188,154 sales

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4 Renault Clio: 201,604 sales

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2 Dacia Sandero: 234,715 sales

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1 Tesla Model Y: 251,604 sales

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Europe's BEST selling cars of 2023 - and an EV takes top spot for the first time

An electric vehicle has been named Europe's best-selling car for the first time ever, as a full list of drivers' favourites are revealed. Here is the top ten run down.

10 Skoda Octavia 160,662 sales

9 Fiat 500: 173,187 sales

8 Toyota Yaris Cross: 176,285 sales

7 Volkswagen Golf: 183,716 sales

6 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa: 188,154 sales

5 Peugeot 208: 193,679 sales

4 Renault Clio: 201,604 sales

3 Volkswagen T-Roc: 204,610 sales

2 Dacia Sandero: 234,715 sales

1 Tesla Model Y: 251,604 sales