US Auto Sales Highest In Years in 3rd Quarter — Charts - CleanTechnica

The US auto industry experienced its strongest third quarter in several years, with overall sales rising 5% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, and showing significant growth of 21% over Q3 2022 and 2021. While electric vehicle (EV) sales benefited notably from the expiration of the US EV tax credit, the growth was not limited to EVs alone. Among brands, Toyota led in volume increases, while Chrysler and Lucid showed the highest percentage growth. Conversely, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Mercedes saw declines, and Dodge and Ram struggled. Ford and Hyundai also stood out for volume growth compared to Q3 2023, with smaller brands like Fiat, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lucid leading in percentage gains. Tesla, despite being the 8th best-selling brand overall, ranked 10th in percentage growth and benefited disproportionately from the EV tax credit expiration, which inflated its Q3 2025 sales figures. This suggests that Tesla and