California Reaches 29.1% EV Share of Auto Sales in 3rd Quarter - CleanTechnica

In the third quarter of 2025, California achieved a record 29.1% share of new car sales being fully electric vehicles (EVs), totaling 124,755 zero-emission vehicles sold. This milestone marks the highest EV market penetration the state has ever reached, reflecting California’s status as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major auto market. State leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom and California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner, emphasized that this surge demonstrates California’s commitment to innovation and clean transportation, contrasting it with federal policies perceived as less supportive of EV adoption. The California Energy Commission (CEC) highlighted that nearly every resident now lives within 10 minutes of an EV fast charger, significantly improving the practicality of EV ownership. The article notes that the spike in EV sales partly resulted from the expiration of federal EV tax credits, which created a temporary surge rather than a permanent new normal. Sales in Q3 2025 represented a 30% increase over the previous quarter, suggesting some