CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Lowest US EV Sales Since 4th Quarter of 2022 — CHARTS
Key Takeaway
The premature end of federal EV incentives has significantly slowed EV adoption, directly impacting future electricity demand growth forecasts for the power sector.
AI Summary
- •US EV sales in Q4 2025 dropped to their lowest levels since Q4 2022, signaling a significant slowdown in the EV market.
- •The market experienced a rush in Q3 2025 ahead of the federal tax credit's expiration, followed by a sharp decline in Q4.
- •The premature end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the close of Q3 2025 is cited as the primary driver for the market contraction.
- •This deceleration in EV adoption directly impacts electricity demand growth projections, affecting planning for new generation, transmission, and large load integration.
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Article Content
As expected, the US electric vehicle market took a hit in the 4th quarter. With the $7,500 federal EV tax credit ending at the end of the 3rd quarter (after Republicans in Congress and Donald Trump prematurely killed it), people rushed to buy EVs before October, and then the market ... [continued] The post Lowest US EV Sales Since 4th Quarter of 2022 — CHARTS appeared first on CleanTechnica .