"Americans are slowly turning away from Tesla, which recorded a 7% drop in sales in 2025. This was great news for cars like the Honda Prologue and Chevrolet Equinox EV, which saw their numbers skyrocket. Everyone expected the American electric car market to disintegrate after the discontinuation of the $7,500 federal tax credit on September 30, but that didn't happen."
"The jury is still out on what's going to happen this year, but it's fair to say that EV buyers in the United States are slowly moving away from Tesla. Don't get me wrong, the company is still the biggest name in town, with the Model Y crossover alone selling more units last year than the top 10 non-Tesla EVs combined, but the Elon Musk-led manufacturer slipped 7% compared to 2024."
U.S. electric-vehicle buyers showed signs of shifting away from Tesla in 2025, with Tesla recording a 7% sales decline while remaining the market leader. The federal $7,500 tax credit was discontinued on September 30, prompting expectations of a market collapse that did not materialize. Overall EV sales fell 2% for the year, though the fourth quarter—first full quarter without the tax credit—saw a 36% drop versus Q4 2024. Legacy automakers experienced mixed results, with some brands plunging and others like Volvo, Cadillac, Volkswagen, Chevrolet and Audi posting sizable gains. The Chevrolet Equinox EV emerged as the top-selling non-Tesla model, positioned as an affordable long-range crossover.
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