Electric vehicles aren’t nearly as popular as they once were. As more automakers roll back their overly ambitious EV plans, the market for battery-powered cars has slowed dramatically. Compared to 2023, last year was a significant down year for EV sales as a whole. But there were a number of brands and vehicles that found success.
It should be noted that some brands on this list don’t release annual sales figures. Tesla’s and Rivian’s numbers, for example, are estimates provided by Cox Automotive, which does the legwork of tracking EV sales throughout the year.
With that being said, Tesla still topped the charts, according to Cox, with the Model Y and Model 3 coming in at one and two in the US last year. Close behind them are brands like Ford, Hyundai, Chevrolet, and Honda. And there are a few surprises on this list.
10. Rivian R1S: 26,934* Units (est.)
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Rivian as a company is already 15 years old, but the automaker’s R1S SUV only went on sale in 2022. Despite being a newer brand, Rivian’s electric SUV took the tenth spot on this list, with just under 27,000 estimated to have been sold last year. Rivian made numerous improvements to the R1S and R1T for 2025 beneath the familiar-looking body, like better motors, upgraded batteries, and enhanced software.
9. Cadillac Lyriq: 28,402
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The Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first electric vehicle, and it’s selling quite well compared to its other luxury competitors. It’s available in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, making either 340 or 500 horsepower while offering up to 314 miles of range on a single charge. It starts in the low $60,000 range before incentives, and it’ll be interesting to see if it can hold its spot into 2025 against an increasing number of worthy alternatives.
8. Chevrolet Equinox EV: 28,874 Units
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The Chevrolet Equinox EV is an important model for the brand’s electrification efforts. It’s affordable, at just $34,995 to start, and delivers up to 319 miles of range on a single charge. It’s the EV Chevy and other automakers have been promising consumers. An even cheaper LT base trim arrives in 2025, which should only help the EV’s sales this year.
7. Honda Prologue: 33,017 Units
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Despite being Honda’s most expensive vehicle at nearly $50,000 to start, the Prologue sold well in its first year. The automaker jointly developed the electric crossover with General Motors, utilizing the American automaker’s Ultium platform that underpins the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Acura ZDX. The Honda is priced cheaper than its Chevy counterpart. It also has less range, but that’s not turning away customers.
6. Ford F-150 Lightning: 33,510 Units
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Sales numbers of Ford’s electric pickup trail those of its combustion-powered stablemate, but the F-150 Lightning saw its numbers increase 38.7 percent in 2024. A price cut early in the year likely helped the EV surpass 2023’s figures, but despite the jump, Ford had to idle Lightning production at the end of last year due to weakening demand. It’s unclear if Ford plans to make any changes or updates to the pickup in the coming months.
5. Tesla Cybertruck: 38,965* Units (est.)
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The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck finally went on sale late in 2023. The truck racked up a respectable number of sales in its first year, but those numbers began to slow toward the end of 2024 as interest in the funky-looking pickup faded. However, it outsold the F-150 Lightning, its closest competitor.
4. Hyundai Ioniq 5: 44,400 Units
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 saw its sales jump 31 percent from 2023 to 2024, up from 33,918 last year. It first went on sale for the 2022 model year, quickly becoming a popular EV among consumers. Hyundai offers the Ioniq 5 with standard and extended battery ranges in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. The lineup includes the 641-horsepower Ioniq 5 N. Hyundai recently revealed a Drift King Edition of the crossover.
3. Ford Mustang Mach-E: 51,745 Units
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Ford made the Mustang Mach-E more appealing last year, giving the GT trim 100 more pound-feet of torque, dropping the crossover’s 0-60 time to just 3.3 seconds. The automaker also improved range figures across every trim, with the electric crossover capable of traveling up to 320 miles on a single charge with the extended-range battery. Mach-E sales last year increased 26.9 percent compared to 2023, and a price drop for 2025 should keep units moving off dealer lots.
2. Tesla Model 3: 189,903* Units (est.)
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The Tesla Model 3 didn’t outsell the Model Y, but it blew past the Mustang Mach-E, with an estimated 189,903 units sold last year. The Model 3 underwent a refresh in 2023, receiving several updates that included an updated exterior design, longer ranges, and other technical improvements. However, sales for the electric sedan did fall by 17.4 percent last year, likely due to new competitors.
1. Tesla Model Y: 372,613* Units (est.)
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The Tesla Model Y is again America’s best-selling electric vehicle by a wide margin, even though sales fell 6.6 percent in 2024. Production began five years ago, and the EV landscape has changed quite a bit since then, with many new competitors entering the market. However, none have truly challenged the Model Y’s dominance, and the Juniper revamp—bringing many of the Model 3’s improvements to the Y—will likely help keep the electric crossover in the top spot for another year.
