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Here’s how many EVs were sold in the U.S. last year by model

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Tesla remained the top electric vehicle (EV) seller in the U.S. by a wide margin in 2024, gaining almost half of the emerging market and outselling the next several models combined with its own lineup, as shown in the latest data.

Cox Automotive released its Q4 and 2024 EV sales report last week, showing estimates of how many EVs were sold by brand and model, and highlighting how many units Tesla is delivering compared to other automakers for another year in a row. Total EV sales in the U.S. grew 7.3 percent year over year, amounting to a little over 1.3 million units—of which Tesla sold 633,762, or 48.7 percent.

Tesla’s total sales amounted to more than double those of the rest of the top 10 EVs sold in 2024, a list which was comprised of vehicles from General Motors (GM), Hyundai, Ford, and Rivian.

The Model Y and Model 3 were the top two EVs sold in 2024, with 372,613 and 189,903 units, respectively, as followed by the Ford Mustang Mach-E (51,745), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (44,400), and the Cybertruck (38,965). By comparison, Tesla’s top three models outsold the rest of the top 10 EVs, which totaled 246,882, made up of the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Honda Prologue, the Chevy Equinox, the Cadillac Lyriq, and the Rivian R1S. The rest of the industry’s EVs combined made up 667,321 units, beating out Tesla’s total sales by just 33,559 units.

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You can see nearly all the EV models sold in the U.S. below, with the Tesla Model X and Model S landing in the 15th and 24th spots, respectively.

EV models sold in the U.S. in 2024

  1. Tesla Model Y: 372,613
  2. Tesla Model 3: 189,903
  3. Ford Mustang Mach-E: 51,745
  4. Hyundai Ioniq 5: 44,400
  5. Tesla Cybertruck: 38,965
  6. Ford F-150 Lightning: 33,510
  7. Honda Prologue: 33,017
  8. Chevy Equinox EV: 28,874
  9. Cadillac Lyriq: 28,402
  10. Rivian R1S: 26,934
  11. BMW i4: 23,403
  12. Chevy Blazer EV: 23,115
  13. Kia EV9: 22,017
  14. Kia EV6: 21,715
  15. Tesla Model X: 19,855
  16. Nissan Ariya: 19,798
  17. Toyota BZ4X: 18,570
  18. Volkswagen ID.4: 17,021
  19. BMW iX: 15,383
  20. GMC Hummer Truck/SUV: 13,993
  21. Rivian EDV500/700: 13,423
  22. Ford E-Transit: 12,610
  23. Subaru Solterra: 12,447
  24. Tesla Model S: 12,426
  25. Kia Niro: 12,367
  26. Hyundai Ioniq 6: 12,264
  27. Mercedes EQE: 11,660
  28. Audi Q4 e-tron: 11,356
  29. Nissan Leaf: 11,226
  30. Rivian R1T: 11,085
  31. Lexus RZ: 9,697
  32. Mercedes EQB: 8,885
  33. BMW i5: 8,763
  34. Chevy Bolt EV/EUV: 8,627
  35. Audi Q8 e-tron: 7,936
  36. Chevy Silverado EV: 7,428
  37. Acura ZDX: 7,391
  38. Mercedes EQS: 6,963
  39. Hyundai Kona EV: 5,063
  40. Porsche Taycan: 4,747
  41. BMW i7: 3,431
  42. Jaguar I-Pace: 3,304
  43. Mini Cooper: 3,118
  44. Volvo XC40: 2,995
  45. Genesis GV70: 2,976
  46. Audi e-tron: 2,894
  47. Genesis GV60: 2,866
  48. GMC Sierra EV: 1,788
  49. Porsche Macan: 1,739
  50. Brightdrop Zevo 600/400: 1,529
  51. Volvo C40: 1,420
  52. Volkswagen ID.Buzz: 1,162
  53. Audi Q6 e-tron: 966
  54. Fiat 500e: 929
  55. Volvo EX90: 749
  56. Cadillac Escalade EV: 670
  57. Mini Countryman: 549
  58. Mercedes G-Class: 455
  59. Genesis G80: 397
  60. Jeep Wagoneer: 231
  61. Volvo EX30: 229
  62. Mercedes E-Sprinter: 191

*Additional EV Models: 27,089

*At the time of writing, Cox has not yet responded to Teslarati‘s requests for comment on which models make up this figure, or on whether the figure includes Lucid, Polestar, or other brands that were omitted from the data.

Top 10 BEV sellers in the U.S. in 2024

  1. Tesla: 633,762
  2. GM: 112,897 (including Chevy, Cadillac and GMC)
  3. Ford: 97,865
  4. Hyundai: 61,727
  5. Kia: 56,099
  6. Rivian: 51,442
  7. Honda: 33,017
  8. Nissan: 31,024
  9. Mercedes-Benz: 28,154
  10. Audi: 23,152

You can see the full Cox Automotive spreadsheet on Q4 and 2024 U.S. EV sales here.

What are your thoughts? Let me know at zach@teslarati.com, find me on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Zach is a renewable energy reporter who has been covering electric vehicles since 2020. He grew up in Fremont, California, and he currently lives in Colorado. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, FOX31 Denver, InsideEVs, CleanTechnica, and many other publications. When he isn't covering Tesla or other EV companies, you can find him writing and performing music, drinking a good cup of coffee, or hanging out with his cats, Banks and Freddie. Reach out at zach@teslarati.com, find him on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim is nearing its first deliveries

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Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim level is nearing its first deliveries just a few months after being offered for an incredible deal.

Back in February, Tesla officially launched a new trim of the Cybertruck, the All-Wheel-Drive, starting at just $59,990. It was a lot of truck for the money, especially considering what it offered the Rear-Wheel-Drive variant for last year, which was a total flop.

The $59,990 price that was offered initially was a deal due to its 325-mile range rating, powered tonneau, three bed outlets, Powershare capability, coil springs with adaptive damping for a refined suspension feel, Steer-by-Wire and four-wheel steering, a 6′ x 4′ composite bed, towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, and a powered frunk.

Tesla is now nearing deliveries of this trim, according to watcher Sawyer Merritt, as Tesla has officially started assigning VINs to people who ordered the vehicle initially:

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Earlier this month, we reported on units of the trim being spotted outside Gigafactory Texas by Joe Tegtmeyer.

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This Cybertruck trim was interesting because it was released basically out of nowhere, priced incredibly well, and gathered many orders in a small amount of time. However, CEO Elon Musk noted just days afterward that the vehicle would only be priced at this bargain level for ten days.

Tesla fans were not happy.

However, the issues with the pricing strategy have blown over since the February unveiling event, and now that deliveries are near, Tesla fans are anticipating the truck making its way to their driveways soon.

The truck is currently priced at $69,990, and deliveries for new orders are slated for between August and September 2026.

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Tesla ships new feature that silences neighborhood Supercharger complaints

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Tesla is shipping a new feature that silences neighborhood Supercharger complaints, prompting drivers to be aware of those who might be impacted by excessive noise nearby.

Tesla is now rolling out a new location-specific “Quiet Charging Zone” that prompts drivers to lower their vehicle’s audio volume in an effort to make things comfortable for everyone, even those who are not Tesla owners.

This is an impactful feature that will resolve many complaints from those who are living nearby.

When a Tesla plugs into this Supercharger and its media volume exceeds a certain level, the vehicle’s central touchscreen displays a polite notification: “Could you turn the volume down? Please be mindful of our neighbors.”

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Accompanying the message is a prominent “Lower” button. One tap automatically reduces the audio to a more considerate level. Physical “Quiet Charging Zone” signs posted at the station reinforce the request, creating a cohesive experience that blends digital nudges with on-site reminders.

This feature highlights Tesla’s unique advantages. Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla owns both the vehicle software and the charging infrastructure.

Engineers can detect the precise location via GPS, trigger context-aware prompts, and deploy changes fleet-wide in hours or days without recalls or dealer visits. No public release notes highlighted the change, suggesting it was a quiet, site-specific rollout designed to test effectiveness before potential expansion.

These are usually referred to as “Undocumented Changes.”

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Beyond immediate noise reduction, the initiative underscores Tesla’s customer- and community-focused ethos. While EVs are inherently quieter than combustion-engine vehicles, auxiliary behaviors like loud infotainment can still create friction in dense cities. Tesla’s rapid response turns potential conflict into an opportunity to demonstrate thoughtful engineering.

As Tesla expands its Supercharger network, which is now open to other EVs in many places, features like location-based quiet modes could become standard tools for harmonious integration into neighborhoods.

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Ferrari unveils its Luce EV, and its reception has been a disaster

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Ferrari unveiled its Luce EV over the weekend, and so far, its reception has been an absolute disaster, gathering negative reactions from a wide variety of people, including former executives.

The stock even took a hit on its first day of trading following the unveiling, dropping over 7 percent at one point.

Ferrari moving to EVs from its traditional V12s and mid-engine sports cars is a massive move. It was designed by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newsom’s LoveFrom studio, which is known for design work for tech giant Apple. “Luce” means “light” in Italian, so Ferrari drew inspiration for its name from its sleek design, characterized by a smooth, sculpted body with rounded edges.

But its reception has been far from what Ferrari expected. The overall design has drawn some harsh criticism since its reveal, and it is simply stunning that such a storied company, with a rich history of beautiful, powerful cars has revealed a design that many are not a fan of.

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Responses to the design were widely negative, with some saying, “Enzo is rolling in his grave,” and “This looks like a Nissan LEAF with a bad body kit.”

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Former Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said:

“If I said what I really think, I’d harm Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of a myth, I’m very sorry about that. I hope they at least remove the Prancing Horse from that car.”

Ferrari has scaled back EV commitments in the past, primarily in response to weaker-than-expected demand for its electric powertrains.

Priced at roughly $640,000 in the U.S., it is tough to see how this car will ever truly live up to the massive expectations many had for it. It almost feels like, to a certain extent, Ferrari is looking for a way to get out of building EVs.

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