US EV Sales Drop 2% in 2025, But Up 162% Compared to 2021 - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica reports that U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2025 experienced a slight decline of 2% compared to 2024, dropping from approximately 1.3 million to 1.28 million units. This downturn largely followed a surge in the third quarter of 2025, driven by consumers rushing to purchase EVs before the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, which was subsequently eliminated by Republicans. Despite the 4th quarter sales slump, EV sales in 2025 still showed a 6% increase over 2023 and a substantial growth of 58% and 162% compared to 2022 and 2021, respectively, indicating strong long-term growth in the U.S. EV market. Tesla maintained dominance with the Model Y and Model 3 leading sales, although Tesla’s overall sales declined slightly year-over-year in 2025, contrasting with non-Tesla EVs, which saw modest gains.