FOTW #1329, February 12, 2024: Monthly Sales of New Light-Duty EVs in the United States Increased Every Month Compared to Same Month of the Previous Year from 2021 to 2023

A comparison of monthly EV sales data for the last three calendar years shows that for each individual month, EV sales increased significantly from the year before.

Vehicle Technologies Office

February 12, 2024
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A comparison of monthly EV sales data for the last three calendar years shows that for each individual month, EV sales increased significantly from the year before. The highest sales for a single month in 2021 was about 50,000 vehicles, for 2022 was about 80,000 vehicles, and in 2023 was over 100,000. Sales are often lowest in January following a rise that usually takes place in December. 

EV Sales by Month, 2021, 2022 and 2023

Note: Excludes plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Source: Argonne National Laboratory, Light Duty Electric Drive Vehicles Monthly Sales Update.