CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
US Auto Sales Highest In Years in 3rd Quarter — Charts
Key Takeaway
Robust EV sales in Q3 2025, fueled by policy changes, underscore accelerating electricity demand growth that will necessitate significant investment in new generation, storage, and grid infrastructure.
AI Summary
- •US auto sales, including EVs, reached multi-year highs in Q3 2025, signaling robust consumer demand for vehicles.
- •Electric Vehicle (EV) sales experienced a significant surge in Q3, partly attributed to consumers accelerating purchases before the expiration of the US EV tax credit.
- •This strong and potentially accelerating EV adoption trend represents a substantial and growing electricity load, driving the need for increased generation capacity, grid upgrades, and charging infrastructure development.
Topics
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Article Content
The US electric vehicle market had a big increase in the 3rd quarter “thanks to” the US EV tax credit ending, but it wasn’t only electric vehicle sales that grew. Overall, the US auto industry as a whole had a strong quarter. In fact, it was the best 3rd quarter ... [continued] The post US Auto Sales Highest In Years in 3rd Quarter — Charts appeared first on CleanTechnica .