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US EV Sales Smash Records In August


US EV sales hit a record 146,332 in August, grabbing nearly 10% of all new car sales, according to Kelley Blue Book. That's the highest yet and up from 9.1% in July. Electrek reports: With the federal EV tax credit set to expire on September 30, analysts say Q3 2025 is shaping up to be the stronges...

EV buyers received discounts averaging over $9,000 in August, equal to 16% of ATP. A separate report from Rho Motion found that global EV sales surged 25% in 2025, led by strong growth in Europe and China. "EV sales are still growing but barely -- up just 6 percent between January and August 2025 compared to the same time period in 2024."

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