Counterpoint: Tesla leads the US EV market

5 January 2023, 03:59:50

Counterpoint: Tesla leads the US EV marketThe latest Coutnerpoint research of the EV market noted down that Tesla is clearly leading the US EV market, and ts Q3 2022 "eclipsed the next 15 brands combined." The overall US EV sales grew by almost 52% YoY during Q3 2022 despite macroeconomic headwinds. BEV sales grew by more than 78% YoY during Q3 and constituted over 80% of the total US EV sales.

Tesla sales in the US grew by more than 56% YoY during the quarter. Although Tesla has had some headwinds in meeting orders and delivering vehicles, it has remained the undisputed market leader for at least the previous 19 quarters. The Model Y and Model 3 are the brand's most sold models.

Ford sold over 18,000 EV units during Q3, registering almost 132% YoY growth. With the introduction of the electric version of the best-selling F-150, the company has been able to mark its position in the US EV market.

Chevrolet catapulted its EV sales growth rate by 225% YoY to over 14,000 units. The Bolt and Bolt EUV are the only two Chevrolet EV models being offered currently. The Bolt EUV sales volume almost quadrupled from the previous year. The brand is on track to introduce three new EV models – Silverado EV, Equinox EV and Blazer EV.

The top 10 best-selling EV models constituted almost 70% of the country’s EV sales in Q3. Tesla’s Model Y has been the best-selling EV model since the third quarter of 2020.

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