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Posted February 9, 2026

Electric vehicle sales fell as hybrid vehicle sales continued to rise in 2025 ›

quarterly U.S. light-duty vehicle sales by powertrain

Data source: Omdia
Note: 1Q15=first-quarter 2015; 4Q25=fourth-quarter 2025

About 22% of light-duty vehicles sold in 2025 in the United States were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, up from 20% in 2024. Among those categories, hybrid electric vehicles have continued to gain market share while battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles decreased, according to estimates from Omdia. In the second half of 2025, battery electric vehicle sales increased before sharply declining in response to the expiration of tax credits at the end of September.

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