US EV Sales Collapse to 6% Share as Policy Shifts Favor Hybrids
US electric vehicle sales have dropped 30.7% year-to-date, accounting for only 6% of new car sales, despite gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon. The decline follows the September 2025 elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit and the weakening of fuel-efficiency regulations by the Trump administration. While EV adoption has stalled, hybrid vehicle sales have surged 23%, capturing a record 16.3% market share. Automakers are pivoting to hybrids, though some maintain long-term EV commitments. Meanwhile, Polestar is exiting the US market due to tariffs, and autonomous trucking firms have secured waivers for safety equipment rules.