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The U.S. electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year during Q2 of 2026. According Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book estimates, 262,649 EVs were sold in Q3, up 6.1% from the second quarter and the highest quarterly total since the record-setting third quarter of 2025.* [EV sales in Q3 were down 39.5% from a year ago, but that decline was inevitable, as Q3 2025 was the best quarter ever for EV sales in the United States as consumers scurried to take advantage of expiring federal incentives under the Trump Mis-administration. Trump’s ongoing tariff, trade and failed shooting wars with the U.S. now in retreat and bailing out Putin’s failed economy and wars, have sent the price of fuel to absurdly high levels with no end on the consumer and economy killing inflation in sight. – AutoCrat.]

“What we’re seeing now is a market finding its footing again,” said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. “The third quarter was the highest EV sales volume in a year, and improvement through 2026 suggests the reset phase is largely behind us. The next stage of growth will be driven by great products, competitive pricing, and automakers that continue to give consumers compelling reasons to make the switch. And high pump prices are likely helping as well. With gas prices well above $4 a gallon, electric vehicles look better than ever.” Continue reading →