Bestselling EVs 2025 are showing us exactly where the electric vehicle market is headed. With the first half of the year behind us, it’s time to look at which electric cars Americans are actually buying—and which ones are just hype.
Tesla continues to lead the pack, with the Model Y and Model 3 miles ahead in sales. But 2025 has brought surprises too. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is gaining serious momentum, and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 continues to win over fans with its bold design.
We analyzed sales data (and reliable estimates where needed) to bring you the Top 10 Bestselling EVs of 2025 in the U.S. so far. If you’re thinking of going electric, this list is your cheat sheet.
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10 Chevrolet Blazer EV — 12,736 units sold
Chevy’s sportier electric SUV just barely made the cut. A softer Q2 slowed momentum, but strong early-year sales helped the Blazer EV sneak into the top 10.
- Up 76% over 2024 so far.
9 BMW i4 — 12,849 units sold
The i4 might look like a sleeper, but it’s quietly gaining ground. Even with a 19% drop in Q2, it still managed to climb the charts.
Up 11% year-over-year.
8 Ford F-150 Lightning — 13,029 units sold
America’s favorite truck is still holding on in EV form—but it’s been a bumpy ride. Q2 numbers were down 26%, and sales have dipped 17% overall this year.
Still a top pick for electric truck lovers.
7 Tesla Cybertruck — 15,000 units sold (est.)
The angular beast had a strong start in Q1 but slowed to an estimated 6,000 units in Q2. Still, no other truck looks like it—or gets people talking quite like it.
Controversial design, solid demand.
6 Honda Prologue — 16,317 units sold
Honda’s all-new Prologue got off to a great start but hit the brakes in Q2. With nearly 10K units sold in Q1, it’s still one of the top fresh faces of 2025.
A new contender that’s gaining traction.
5 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 19,092 units sold
The Ioniq 5 is still in high demand even though sales have slightly decreased. Because of its practicality and attractive design, it remains a favorite on the road.
Up 2% vs. last year despite the dip.
4 Ford Mustang Mach-E — 21,785 units sold
The Mustang Mach-E slowed slightly, but it’s still a fan favorite. Stylish, sporty, and electric—it ticks all the right boxes for many American families.
Down just 2% YoY. Still strong.
3 Chevrolet Equinox EV — 27,749 units sold
The dark horse is now the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. With 17,420 sales in Q2 alone, the Equinox EV is coming for the crown.
Affordable + familiar = a winning combo.
2 Tesla Model 3 — 80,000 units sold (est.)
With an estimated 39K units sold in Q2, the Model 3 continues to dominate. Affordable, efficient, and unmistakably Tesla—it’s still one of the best deals in the EV world.
Q2 up 8K from 2024. A quiet surge.
1 Tesla Model Y — 146,000 units sold (est.)
No surprise here. The Model Y remains America’s bestselling EV by a wide margin, though sales slid by 25% compared to this time last year.
Down 50K units vs. 2024—but still way ahead.
Final Thoughts: What This Tells Us About EV Buyers in 2025
Even with more models than ever on sale, U.S. buyers continue to flock toward compact electric SUVs—and they still trust Tesla, even as rivals improve.
But the rise of the Chevy Equinox EV is proof that mainstream automakers are finally catching up, and budget-friendly options are driving real volume.
If you’re thinking about switching to an EV, 2025 might just be the best time yet.
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