From Jalopnik · Amber DaSilva · · 1m 10s
Americans Still Aren't Buying EVs
US EV sales drop as gas prices rise.
In brief
US EV sales drop as gas prices rise. US EV sales fell 30.7% this year through September, accounting for 6% of new car sales despite high gas prices. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
EV sales drop
US EV sales fell 30.7% this year through September, accounting for 6% of new car sales.
Trump administration cuts EV support
The Trump administration eliminated federal EV support and watered down fuel-efficiency regulations.
High tariffs block Chinese software
High tariffs and a ban on Chinese-made vehicle software blocked Chinese car brands from the US market.
European EV sales surge
Europe's EV sales rose to 23.2% of new car sales, compared to 6% in the US.
Big truck sales slow
Sales of full-size pickups and heavy-duty trucks slowed while crossovers kept rising.
Autonomous truck exemption approved
The US transportation department approved a five-year exemption for autonomous trucking companies from rules requiring reflective triangles.
Polestar sells last 2026 cars
Polestar is selling out its last 2026 cars in the US as it faces a ban on new vehicles from 2027.
US gas prices remain high
US gas prices remain high despite the drop in EV sales.
The one thing
US EV sales fell 30.7% this year through September, accounting for 6% of new car sales despite high gas prices.
