Electric Vehicle Models Top 5 Vehicle Classes in California - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the dominance of electric vehicles (EVs) across multiple vehicle classes in California, showcasing their strong sales performance in 2023. Tesla continues to lead, with the Model Y standing out as the top-selling luxury compact SUV and the Model 3 securing second place among all cars, particularly dominating the near-luxury car segment. Beyond Tesla, other EVs have also excelled: the Honda Prologue and Ford Mustang Mach-E topped the 2-row midsize SUV category, while the Rivian R1S led the large luxury SUV class. In the subcompact luxury SUV segment, the Mercedes EQB and Audi Q4 e-tron ranked first and fifth respectively. In more mainstream categories, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was the best-selling EV in its class, outperforming the electric Chevrolet Equinox, which itself sold more electric units than gas-powered ones. The midsize luxury SUV segment saw the Audi Q6 e-tron and Tesla Model X