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CleanTechnicaabout 2 months ago

This US EV Market Share Chart Is Quite Lame

Key Takeaway

A slowdown in US EV sales, as indicated by a Q1 decline, suggests a potential tempering of future electricity demand growth projections from vehicle charging infrastructure.

AI Summary

  • US EV sales in Q1 2026 totaled 216,399 units, marking a 7.8% decline.
  • This data from Cox Automotive/Kelley Blue Book signals a potential slowdown in the pace of EV adoption.
  • A deceleration in EV market growth could temper previous projections for future electricity demand increases driven by vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Article Content

Cox Automotive collects the most extensive data on US EV sales, through its long famed and respected arm Kelley Blue Book. In the opening paragraph of its latest report on the market, the company provided a slight silver lining: “At 216,399, EV sales in Q1 were lower by 7.8% compared ... [continued] The post This US EV Market Share Chart Is Quite Lame appeared first on CleanTechnica .