EV sales are over 10% in the United States despite the decline in Tesla sales

More than 300,000 electric vehicles have been sold in the US in January to March, according to Last report From Kelly Blue Book. Despite the growth of the market, not all car manufacturers were represented equally in the new EV sales, with Tesla taking the biggest hit, with its sales dropping 9% compared to last year.

New Electric Models from Acura, Audi, ChevroletHonda and Porsche lead to higher sales data for these car manufacturers. The General Motors was experiencing some of the most extreme growth of EV sales, with over 30,000 electric vehicles being sent to GM marks in the first quarter.

EV sales make up 7.5% of all sales of new vehicles.

Sales data comes as according to Tesla messages delay the launch of the production of a more cheap version of its model YS The more affordable Tesla, which can increase sales for the company, will be delayed by several months, according to Reuters on Friday.

Tesla’s struggles are well advertised. Launch Cybertruck is struck by Recall after a reminderS The company has also stood up Intensive public reaction In response to Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration as DogS The carmaker was the goal of the showroom protests across the country, such as consumer sentiment to drop EV Company Even faster abroadS

The coming market uncertainty is one of the biggest reasons for sales jumping in the first quarter. The new international tariffs created by President Donald Trump will have a huge effect on the automotive industry. Although only one-third of the EVs sold in the United States are imported vehicles, tariffs will increase the cost of some of the most important materials in the supply chain of electric vehicles, including steel and aluminum. China, the country with The highest rates left by the USis also the leading supplier of EV battery materials. The outstanding trade war threatens to distort the market for electric vehicles.

It remains unclear whether Trump’s administration Will it turn incentives to buy Biden’s eraS The cancellation of these initiatives can lead to a reduction in EV sales in the US market in the second half of 2025.