US EV Sales Surge 10.6% in Q1 2025 as New Models Challenge Tesla’s Market Dominance

Tesla retains a 43.5% market share despite an 8.6% sales decline, while GM, Honda, and Porsche see growth with new electric vehicle rollouts.

Nearly 300,000 electric vehicles were sold in the US during Q1 2025, marking a 10.6% year-over-year increase, according to Cox Automotive.
Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained the top-selling EVs with 64,051 and 52,520 units sold respectively, despite Tesla’s overall sales declining by 8.6%.
General Motors secured the second-largest market share with strong sales of its Chevy Equinox EV, Blazer, and Silverado, while Honda sold over 14,000 EVs, led by the Prologue SUV.
Porsche experienced significant growth with the launch of its electric Macan, contributing to broader market momentum for legacy automakers.
Analysts warn that potential policy changes, including reduced federal incentives and new tariffs, could pose challenges for sustained growth in the US EV market.