California added 100,671 new electric vehicles in Q2 2025, claiming 21.6% of the state’s light-duty vehicle market. That’s a modest dip from 23% in the prior quarter, yet it marks twelve straight quarters with EV share holding above 20 percent — evidence of a maturing market. Nationally, 310,839 new EVs were sold in Q2 2025, representing a 4.9% increase over Q1, with total new EV sales for the first half of the year reaching a record 607,089, up 1.5% year-over-year. Used EV retail sales in the U.S. also passed a threshold long-anticipated by analysts, surpassing 100,000 units for the first time. Taken together, these numbers suggest a market that has moved beyond the proving ground stage and into a stage where the mainstream consumer is taking the wheel.
Consumers Don’t Hear Enough About the Benefits of EVs. Now They Will.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the way people drive—and save—right now. Millions of drivers are already spending less on gas and maintenance and taking advantage of available incentives by buying new and used EVs. Others haven’t made the switch because they don’t realize how much they could save. At the same time, federal incentives end September 30th and state EV tax credits and policies are under threat creating more consumer questions. With lower costs to maintain and a smooth, quiet ride, EVs are a smart financial choice now and into the future.
California’s EV Market Holds Steady Despite Decline in Tesla Sales in Q1 2025
California closed 2024 on a high note in Q4 with 108,303 new EV sales — an increase of 6% over Q4 2023 sales. The state also surpassed 2.2 million cumulative new EV sales in Q4 2024, recording 2,213,296 million EVs sold by the end of the year, up from 1,769,922 in 2023. This marks 443,374 new EVs sold in 2024, a slight increase from the 441,283 sold in 2023. California’s increase in Q4 mirrors many automaker announcements of record-breaking EV sales across the nation at the end of the year.
National Initiative Tackles EV Barriers Through Education
Millions of Americans are ready to go electric — but misperceptions and unfamiliarity with electric vehicles (EVs) are holding them back. To address misinformation, Veloz, a nonpartisan 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and longtime innovator in EV education, has been awarded a $43.5 million sponsorship from Electrify America, the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S., to mark the beginning of a much-needed national Electric For All consumer education effort.
California’s Q4 2024 New EV Sales Show 6% Year-Over-Year Increase, Reflecting Steady Industry Growth
California closed 2024 on a high note in Q4 with 108,303 new EV sales — an increase of 6% over Q4 2023 sales. The state also surpassed 2.2 million cumulative new EV sales in Q4 2024, recording 2,213,296 million EVs sold by the end of the year, up from 1,769,922 in 2023. This marks 443,374 new EVs sold in 2024, a slight increase from the 441,283 sold in 2023. California’s increase in Q4 mirrors many automaker announcements of record-breaking EV sales across the nation at the end of the year.
Momentum for EVs Continues Regardless of Politics
60% of Americans say that the results of the November election had no impact on their interest in getting an electric vehicle (EV), according to a new poll commissioned by the nonprofit, Veloz, and conducted by Probolsky Research. Conducted in 11 U.S. states in the weeks following the Presidential election, the poll shows EV adoption momentum nationally and regionally in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Washington, California, Hawaii and Florida.
Veloz Appoints New Board Director and Public Policy Board Member
Join us in welcoming Howard Chang, CEO of Ava Community Energy, to the Veloz Board of Directors and Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of California ISO, to Veloz’s Public Policy Board.
California Surpasses 2 Million EVs Sold Milestone in Q3, Reflecting Steady Market Growth
Veloz’s Q3 2024 California EV Market Report is now available, showcasing a continued rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption statewide. According to the latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC), 115,897 new EVs were sold, propelling California past the milestone of 2 million cumulative EVs sold. These sales numbers are steady year-over-year, demonstrating the state’s unwavering commitment to clean transportation and expanding ZEV infrastructure.
Veloz launches nationwide EV incentive finder for metro areas with populations of over 50,000 and Justice40 communities
The newly redesigned and expanded ElectricForAll.org has officially launched with enhanced electric vehicle (EV) shopping and incentive-finder tools covering all U.S. metro areas with populations of 50,000 or more, along with the Biden Administration’s Justice40 communities. Powered by the nonprofit Veloz and backed by data from J.D. Power, the consumer EV education website allows EV-curious consumers to shop and compare EVs, find location-specific vehicle and charging incentives, discover home charging options and get the facts about going electric all in one spot!Â
Nearly 80% of California EV Owners Plan to Purchase Another EV
A new survey conducted by Probolsky Research, in partnership with Veloz, reveals that nearly 80% of current electric vehicle (EV) owners in California plan to purchase another EV for their next car. From late-July to early-August, 900 likely voters in California were surveyed with demographics on gender, age and nationality showing encouraging results across key consumer segments.