U.S. EV Sales Rebound in Q3 2026 as Tesla Captures 54% of Market
Electric vehicle sales in the United States show signs of recovery: the third quarter of 2026 delivered the best results in a year, according to estimates from Cox Automotive. About 266,630 EVs were estimated to have been purchased between July and September, up 7.7% from the second quarter, though down 38.6% year-over-year from Q3 2025, when buyers rushed to purchase before federal tax credits expired. EVs made up 6.5% of new vehicle sales. Tesla led with an estimated 144,094 units and a 54% share, with the Model Y at 99,037 units (37.2%) and the Model 3 at 40,346 (15.1%).…
- U.S. EVs Q3 2026: 266,630 units, up 7.7% from Q2
- Tesla: 54% share and 144,094 units, down 19.7% year-over-year
- EV share of new vehicle sales rises from 5.8% to 6.5%
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