Electric Vehicles Had A Bumpy Road In 2025 - And One Pleasant Surprise

02 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from KOSU

EVs hit policy and production setbacks in 2025 as federal rules were rolled back and automakers delayed models. Yet analysts at Cox Automotive, Recurrent, and Edmunds report consumer interest held steady with ~25% of new car shoppers very interested in buying an EV, according to J.D. Power. 2025's surprise was strengthening used‑EV market, where stabilizing prices and rising demand signaled durable buyer confidence despite industry turbulence.

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