Sales of Hybrid Vehicles Are Rising While PHEV, EV Sales Stagnate
Analysis published by Wards Intelligence has revealed that hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. have continued to rise while battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales stagnated and stayed flat. BEVs, hybrids, and PHEVs accounted for roughly 22% of the light-duty cars sold in the U.S. in Q1 2025, up from 18% during the same quarter in 2024, indicating a slight increase in demand for alternative energy vehicles in the U.S. Wards Intelligence data show that while the market share for hybrids in the U.S. is increasing, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles haven’t made any market…