The 10 Bestselling EVs of 2025 (So Far)
The end of the federal EV tax credit saw a huge sales surge for many EVs in the third quarter, as Tesla continued to top the charts.
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The elimination of the federal EV tax credit at the end of September saw customers rushing to buy EVs before the end of the third quarter, and many models saw notable increases. Still, Tesla continues to dominate as other automakers try to catch up. With the first nine months of 2025 complete, we scoured the data and created a list of the 10 bestselling EVs of 2025 so far.
A couple of notes before we begin: some automakers don’t break out sales numbers for every model in their lineup or for electric versions of nameplates also sold with gas powertrains. The main culprit is Tesla, which doesn’t break out sales numbers for individual models. In these cases, we use estimates reported by Automotive News to get an idea of where popular EV models land.
The 25 bestselling cars of 2025 (So Far)
Car Sales Winners and Losers in Q3 2025
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Chevrolet Blazer EV: 20,825 units sold
2025 chevrolet blazer ev ssMarc Urbano|Car and Driver
The Blazer EV clung onto tenth place on this list, moving 8089 units in Q3, up by 1 percent. The mid-size electric SUV, which went on sale in late 2023, is up 37 percent year-to-date.
9
Tesla Cybertruck: 22,100 units sold (estimated)
2024 tesla cybertruckGreg Pajo|Car and Driver
The Cybertruck fell from seventh overall at the end of Q2, moving an estimated 7100 units in Q3, down 29 percent. Still, the slab-sided truck’s year-to-date sales are up 16 percent, according to Automotive News estimates.
8
Volkswagen ID.4: 22,125 units sold
2024 volkswagen id4Marc Urbano|Car and Driver
After a rough Q2 that saw the ID.4 disappear from the top 10, Volkswagen’s compact electric SUV recovered with a fantastic Q3 performance, moving 12,470 units. The ID.4 has already outsold its 2024 totals through the first nine months of this year.
7
Ford F-150 Lightning: 23,034 units sold
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The F-150 Lightning gained one spot thanks to a strong Q3, with sales up 40 percent to 10,005 units. After the first three quarters, Ford’s electric truck is up 1 percent versus 2024.
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Honda Prologue: 36,553 units sold
2024 honda prologueMichael Simari|Car and Driver
While the Prologue’s luxurious brother, the Acura ZDX, was just discontinued, Honda’s EV had its best quarterly performance yet, moving 20,236 units in Q3, up 60 percent.
5
Hyundai Ioniq 5: 41,091 units sold
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Ioniq 5 sales surged in Q3, improving by 90 percent as 21,999 examples found homes. Hyundai’s retro-futuristic SUV, which was refreshed for the 2025 model year, is up 36 percent year-to-date, and Hyundai just announced price cuts of up to $9800 for 2026.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E: 41,962 units sold
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The Mustang Mach-E retained its fourth-place spot with a 51 percent increase in Q3, selling 20,177 units. The Mach-E’s year-to-date sales are up 18 percent versus 2024.
3
Chevrolet Equinox EV: 52,834 units sold
2024 chevrolet equinox ev 3rsMichael Simari|Car and Driver
Sales of the Equinox EV kicked off in earnest in the third quarter of last year, and Chevy’s compact electric SUV has been a smash hit. 25,085 units found a buyer in Q3, up 157 percent versus Q3 2024, as the Equinox EV solidifies its spot as the bestselling non-Tesla EV.
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Tesla Model 3: 130,700 units sold (estimated)
2024 tesla model 3 performanceMarc Urbano|Car and Driver
The Model 3 saw a 31 percent boost in the third quarter, with an estimated 50,700 sales. Based on Automotive News estimates, the Model 3’s sales are up 27 percent year-to-date.
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Tesla Model Y: 232,000 units sold (estimated)
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The Model Y continues to be the bestselling EV in the United States, but its sales dropped by 20 percent year-over-year in Q3, and its year-to-date sales are 23 percent lower than the same period in 2024.
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Caleb Miller
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Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
