US EV Sales Hit 1 Million in 2023, Charging Ahead for a Cleaner Future

March 7, 2024
US EV Sales Hit 1 Million in 2023, Charging Ahead for a Cleaner Future
  • In 2023, US electric vehicle sales surpassed one million, accounting for over seven percent of new vehicle sales.

  • California is at the forefront of the EV market, with Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y leading sales.

  • Fast-charging station use has doubled, suggesting a growing demand for EVs.

  • Tesla's decision to open its supercharger network and the standardization of charging is likely to encourage further EV adoption.

  • States like Illinois are seeing high charger utilization, indicating robust EV infrastructure usage.

  • The National Electric Vehicle Formula Infrastructure program aims to place fast-charging stations every 50 miles along major US travel corridors.

  • Legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act is investing in the auto industry to facilitate a transition to zero emissions transport.

  • The EPA is set to finalize vehicle standards that will promote cleaner cars and support zero-tailpipe emission vehicles by 2050.

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