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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EV Specifications

Complete specifications of EVs, grouped according to their brand and year

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Specifications of some of the most interesting and anticipated EVs.

2023 Rivian R1S

2023 Rivian R1S Adventure Dual-Motor Max Pack

Doors: 4, Seats: 7
Length: 200.8 in / 5100 mm
Height: 77.4 in / 1966 mm
Location: Rear
Location: Front

2023 Lexus RZ 450e

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.2 in / 4805 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 4662.78 lb / 2115 kg
Electric motor #1: 80 kW, 168 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 150 kW, 266 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 71.4 kWh, Voltage: 355 V

2023 Lexus RZ 450e

2023 Lexus RZ 450e Takumi

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 189.2 in / 4805 mm
Height: 64.4 in / 1635 mm
Curb weight: 4662.78 lb / 2115 kg
Electric motor #1: 80 kW, 168 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 150 kW, 266 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 71.4 kWh, Voltage: 355 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe)

Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4795.05 lb / 2175 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 77 kWh AWD GT-Line

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 4607.66 lb / 2090 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 77 kWh RWD GT-Line

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 4376.18 lb / 1985 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW @ 4600 - 8600 rpm, 350 Nm @ 4600 - 8600 rpm, Location: Rear
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK)

Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4817.1 lb / 2185 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line S AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 4607.66 lb / 2090 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line S RWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 4376.18 lb / 1985 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW @ 4600 - 8600 rpm, 350 Nm @ 4600 - 8600 rpm, Location: Rear
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT

Length: 184.8 in / 4695 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 60.8 in / 1545 mm
Curb weight: 4795.05 lb / 2175 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA EV6

2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line AWD

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 184.8 in / 4694 mm
Width: 74.4 in / 1890 mm
Height: 61.0 in / 1550 mm
Curb weight: 4662.78 lb / 2115 kg
Location: Rear
Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 697 V

2023 KIA Niro EV

2023 KIA Niro EV ExecutiveLine

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 174.0 in / 4420 mm
Width: 71.9 in / 1825 mm
Height: 61.8 in / 1570 mm
Curb weight: 3833.84 lb / 1739 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 6000 - 9000 rpm, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 64.8 kWh, Voltage: 358 V

2023 KIA Niro EV

2023 KIA Niro EV 4

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 174.0 in / 4420 mm
Width: 71.9 in / 1825 mm
Height: 61.8 in / 1570 mm
Curb weight: 3833.84 lb / 1739 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 6000 - 9000 rpm, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 64.8 kWh, Voltage: 358 V

2023 KIA Niro EV

2023 KIA Niro EV Wave

Doors: 5, Seats: 5
Length: 174.0 in / 4420 mm
Width: 71.8 in / 1824 mm
Height: 61.8 in / 1570 mm
Curb weight: 3802.97 lb / 1725 kg
Electric motor: 150 kW @ 6000 - 9000 rpm, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 64.8 kWh, Voltage: 358 V

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 191.1 in / 4855 mm
Height: 58.9 in / 1495 mm
Curb weight: 4786.24 lb / 2171 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 800 V

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited RWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 191.1 in / 4855 mm
Height: 58.9 in / 1495 mm
Curb weight: 4543.73 lb / 2061 kg
Electric motor: 168 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 800 V

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 First Edition 77 kWh AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 191.1 in / 4855 mm
Height: 58.9 in / 1495 mm
Curb weight: 4786.24 lb / 2171 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 800 V

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Ultimate 77 kWh AWD

Doors: 4, Seats: 5
Length: 191.1 in / 4855 mm
Height: 58.9 in / 1495 mm
Curb weight: 4786.24 lb / 2171 kg
Electric motor #1: 165 kW, 350 Nm, Location: Rear
Electric motor #2: 74 kW, 255 Nm, Location: Front
Battery: 77.4 kWh, Voltage: 800 V