Here's The Percentage Of Cars In The U.S. That Are Electric – Top Speed

Electric car dominance is slowly on the rise in the U.S., even if you include the demand decline that the entire new vehicle market is experiencing as of the first quarter of this year. Most manufacturers and international governments are working together to ensure the end of the ICE within the next two to three decades in a bid to decrease the overall carbon emissions currently affecting our planet. The EV uptake has been a bit slower than initially expected,

due to several key factors
. Pricing remains the biggest drawback for new buyers opting for an EV, as they are substantially more expensive options when you compare them to ICE or even conventional gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Coupling this with the fact that they depreciate faster than any type of vehicle that the industry has ever seen before, further hurts their purchasing viability.

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lack of public charging infrastructure
further causes damage to the EV market. There is a plan in motion to resolve this, but there’s a possibility that the current administration will be rolling this back. Despite these challenges and disappointing trends, most manufacturers remain dedicated to the electromobility cause, with the goal of completely phasing the ICE out by 2040 at the earliest. As of 2025, there are many EVs currently traversing American roads, but their market share is admittedly not as impressive as many brands would have hoped for. Regardless, this is a figure that is constantly increasing as many vehicle owners start to embrace electromobility more seriously.

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American EV Usage Increases In 2025

According to a study conducted by Edmunds, 7.9 percent of the vehicles on American roads are fully electric. This reflects a 6.3 percentage point increase compared to 2020. With plug-in electric vehicles included, the number rises to 9.7 percent. While not at the pace that brands and government agencies would have hoped for, EV demand and market share continue to rise in the U.S. The publication sources information from Experian Automotive‘s 2024 analysis for a broader perspective, which states that 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars on the road in 2024 were electric vehicles. This reflects a substantial increase in market share over the course of two years.

It should come as no surprise that

Tesla sits at the very top of the throne
, holding 45.2 percent of the total market share on American roads as of the first two months of 2025. Ford follows this with a seven percent market share, while Chevrolet trails behind in third place with 5.5 percent of its products contributing to the total EV public network. Vinfast, Ram, and Jaguar sit at the very bottom of the list, with a zero percent market share. If we look at the American EV start-ups, namely Rivian and Lucid, we see that the former holds a 3.8 percent market share, making it the sixth most popular EV brand on the road, while the latter holds a relatively disappointing 0.8 percent market share, which we expect to improve

now that the more appealing Gravity SUV
is finally available to the new market.

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How EV Sales Performed In Q1 2025

As we’ve mentioned, new vehicle sales took quite a knock in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a broader trend of diminishing sales in the new vehicle market. However, the EV market noticed a slight increase in sales, despite having faced many trying challenges. Cox Automotive‘s quarterly report, based on insights it sourced from Kelley Blue Book, the American EV market grew by 11.4 percent year-on-year.

It also notes that 7.5 percent of total new-vehicle sales in the first quarter were electric vehicles, reflecting a seven percent increase from the same period last year. Porsche, Toyota, and GMC enjoyed some of the biggest sales increases, thanks to new vehicle entries and substantial discounts. Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, and Kia were some of the few brands that suffered from demand declines.

Honda, Acura, and Jeep enjoyed some of the best sales results for their brand-new EV entries, namely the Prologue, RZ, and Wagoneer S. Despite suffering from an 8.6-percent year-on-year sales decline, Tesla maintains a 43.5 percent market share in Q1 2025, with the Model 3 being the only product to increase year-on-year sales by an impressive 70.3 percent. The

Model Y remains the most popular
option with 64,051 individual copies sold, but this still reflects a 30.8 percent sales decline compared to the same period last year. Ford holds a 7.7 percent market share, primarily thanks to the Mustang Mach-E, followed by Chevrolet with a 6.5 percent market share, Cadillac with 4.6 percent, and Hyundai with 4.4 percent.

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  2024 Honda Prologue
  

  The Prologue EV SUV is a collaboration between Honda and General Motors, in a bid to speed up the Japanese company’s electric car presence in North America. The new EV sits on the Ultium BEV3 platform, and features many similarities to the Blazer EV. The Prologue can be had as a single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive, with power outputs ranging between 212 and 288 horsepower. Trims include EX, Touring, and Elite levels.

  Model

  Prologue

  Segment

  Electric Cars

  Engine

  Single- or dual-permanent-magnet motors

  Transmission

  Single-Speed Automatic

  Horsepower

  212-288 HP

  Torque

  236-333 LB-FT

  Driveline

  front- or all-wheel drive

  Range

  274-296 Miles

  Starting Price (MSRP)

  $47,400

  Charge Time

  9.5 hours @ 240-volts

  Towing Capacity

  1,500 Pounds

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  2024 Lexus RZ 300e Luxury
  

  The first all-electric vehicle from Lexus enters its second year and introduces a new model: the RZ 300e. This What this EV crossover loses in a drive motor and some horsepower, it gains in more real-world range. Inside, it still delivers the typical Lexus experience with a well-appointed cabin and a focus on premium-feeling materials. However, this latest Lexus EV still suffers from the same charging issues that plagued its more powerful sibling, the RZ 450e, which could limit its broader appeal.

  Model

  RZ 300e

  Segment

  Electric Cars

  Engine

  Single Electric Motor

  Transmission

  Single-Speed

  Horsepower

  201 HP

  Torque

  196 LB-FT

  Driveline

  FWD

  Range

  220 Miles

  Starting Price (MSRP)

  $55,150

  Charge Time

  80% In 35 Minutes At 150 KW

  Towing Capacity

  1,653 Pounds

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  2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
  

  With Range Rover Velar vibes and Trackhawk-like performance, the Wagoneer S shows what’s possible on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform while demonstrating new heights for the Jeep brand. It’s not for everyone as the EV market has shown. But for those looking at EV crossvers, the Wagoneer S is an outstanding choice.

  Model

  Wagoneer S

  Engine

  Dual 250kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

  Transmission

  Single-Speed Reduction Gear

  Horsepower

  600 HP (Total System Output)

  Torque

  617 LB-FT (Total System Output)

  Driveline

  All-Wheel Drive

  Range

  Up To 300 Miles

  Starting Price (MSRP)

  TBA

  Charge Time

  52 Hours – 23 Minutes

  Towing Capacity

  3,400 Pounds

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How The Rest Of 2025 Looks For The EV Market

Cox Automotive‘s study indicates that the rest of 2025’s EV market performance in the U.S. will remain a bit more volatile, even though we have access to some new and exciting products and

appealing discounts and incentives
. The current administration’s aggressive tariff strategy will ultimately hurt new electric vehicle sales, resulting in a monumental challenge for many automakers. These tariffs place a heavy strain on the steel and aluminum supply, both of which are imperative for new EV production.

The report adds that just about two-thirds of the EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024 were assembled in the country, but they still rely on parts and components to be sourced from around the world from key industries and suppliers. The current administration’s trade war with China poses the biggest threat to America’s electrification progress, as it remains the industry’s

leading supplier of EV battery materials
and computing components by a fairly noteworthy margin. It will undoubtedly distort the market even more, together with the heavy speculation that the new administration will

reverse Biden-era EV sales incentives
. Based on these outcomes, we could be looking at a noteworthy decline in EV sales when the second quarter concludes, primarily due to a drastic increase in EV prices for American consumers.

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American Regions That Purchase The Most EVs

Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s EV sales and market report, covering the third quarter of 2024, highlights

California as being the EV market share
leader for fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Collectively, they make up just about 27 percent of new light-duty vehicle registrations. Colorado follows closely behind in second place with its 26 percent market share, reflecting an eight percentage point increase compared to the same period last year.

States With The Highest EV Market Share

California, Colorado, Washington, and the District of Columbia all exceeded 20 percent market share in the same timeframe, with ten other states also experiencing a 10 percent EV registration gain, while still remaining below 20.