Record Number of EVs Sold in U.S. as Solar Rooftops Gain Traction
Automakers Connect Customers with Solar Contractors as Federal Incentives Make Solar Systems and EVs More Affordable
- More than 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the U.S. in 2023, setting a new record.
- Approximately 4.5 million U.S. households have installed rooftop solar systems to power their homes and EVs.
- Electricity production and transportation are the two largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., but solar energy can offset some of the environmental impact of EVs.
- Several car manufacturers, including General Motors and Hyundai, are connecting customers with solar installation contractors.
- Federal incentives and state rebates are making both EVs and residential solar systems more affordable.