The loss of the $7,500 EV tax credit put a massive dent into U.S. EV sales. But in the second quarter of 2026, the rebound began.
U.S. EV sales reached their highest level since the tax credit expired last fall, with 247,226 units sold between April and June. It’s a good sign that EVs don’t need tax credits to be compelling. Lower running costs and a better overall experience are enough to win over plenty of buyers.
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Tim and I discuss the best EVs we’ve ever tested, plus more of your listener questions, on this week’s Plugged-In Podcast.
Americans just aren’t buying Audi EVs.
Denza has a new 1,582-horsepower electric supercar with absurdly quick charging capability.
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U.S. EV Sales Rebound To Their Highest Level Since The Tax Credit Ended
After months of bad news, Q2 EV sales show that the post-tax-credit slump may finally be over.
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What's The Best EV We've Ever Tested?
It's a question we get all the time. So on this week's episode, we're answering it and a bunch of other reader questions.
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Americans Just Aren’t Buying Audi EVs
The storied German automaker managed to sell fewer than 2,000 EVs in the U.S. in the first six months of this year.
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This EV Supercar Packs 1,582 HP And 1.5-Megawatt Charging
BYD’s Denza Z can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds and charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes.