# Americans Still Aren't Buying EVs

> US EV sales drop as gas prices rise.
- Title: Americans Still Aren't Buying EVs · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: ev sales, gas prices, trump administration, federal tax credit, electric vehicles, automotive, fuel efficiency, truck sales, luxury suvs, autonomous trucks, cars, Americans
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2281099/americas-arent-buying-evs-gas-prices
- Author: Amber DaSilva
- Published: 2026-10-08T14:48:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, ev sales, gas prices, trump administration, federal tax credit, electric vehicles, automotive, fuel efficiency, truck sales, luxury suvs, autonomous trucks, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US EV sales fell 30.7% this year through September, accounting for 6% of new car sales despite high gas prices.