Lowest US EV Sales Since 3rd Quarter of 2022 — CHARTS - CleanTechnica

The US electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a significant decline in sales during the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the lowest sales since the third quarter of 2022. This downturn was largely attributed to the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of the third quarter, which had prompted a surge in purchases before October. Consequently, the market entered a notable lull in Q4 as buyers delayed purchases without the incentive. While Tesla's Q4 sales showed a slight increase compared to 2024, non-Tesla EV sales dropped below levels seen in the previous three years' fourth quarters. Overall, Q4 2025 sales were only marginally higher than those in Q4 2022. Tesla models, particularly the Model Y and Model 3, continued to dominate the market, with the Model Y leading by a wide margin. The Ford Mustang Mach-E secured the third spot, followed by the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Rivian R1