EV Sales Are Way Down. Here's Why That Might Not Be A Big Deal

03 Dec 2025 | Abstracted from Grist

EV sales plunged after Congress ended federal tax credits, with new sales down 50% and used 20%. Analysts say this is a short-term dip: battery prices keep falling, used EVs are cheaper, and more affordable models are coming. Despite headwinds, EVs now make up 8% of U.S. sales, up from 2.3% five years ago. State incentives and global demand suggest adoption will keep growing, though at a slower pace.

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