More than 300,000 electric vehicles were sold in the US during January to March, according to the latest report from Kelley Blue Book. Despite the market growth, not all automakers were represented equally in new EV sales,

California makes up the largest share of EV sales in the country, and Tesla once dominated the state. But in the first quarter of 2025, sales dropped. When it comes to electric vehicles in the U.S., California is by far the largest market: It accounts for nearly a third of the country’s EV sales.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are still climbing in the U.S., but it’s no longer Tesla leading the charge. In the first quarter of 2025, EV sales rose 11.4% year-over-year, according to Cox Automotive. Nearly 300,000 electric cars hit the road in Q1 — an encouraging sign for an industry facing questions about mainstream demand and policy uncertainty.