Tesla continues to dominate the electric vehicle market in the U.S., with the first half of 2025 solidifying its lead by a wide margin. According to new sales data shared by Sawyer Merritt, the Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in the country from January through June, moving an impressive 155,000 units — more than all the other non-Tesla vehicles in the top 10 combined (124,077 units).
Following closely behind was the Tesla Model 3, which sold 97,600 units during the same period. The Model 3 recently earned the title of the most “American-made” vehicle of 2025 by Cars.com, thanks to its U.S.-based production and high domestic parts content.
Legacy automakers are slowly gaining traction in the EV market, with the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 rounding out the top five best-selling EVs in the U.S. in the first half of the year. General Motors saw its best quarter yet for EV sales during Q2, showing signs of progress in catching up to Tesla.
In overall Q2 2025 EV sales, Tesla continued to dominate with approximately 151,000 units sold between April and June alone. The brand’s momentum highlights its first-mover advantage and ability to scale production across multiple vehicle types. The Cybertruck, Tesla’s latest entry, also made its mark by cracking the top 10 for the first half of the year with 10,500 units sold.
Looking ahead, industry analysts are closely monitoring how EV sales will trend amidst a shifting policy landscape. The recent legislation passed by the Trump administration to eliminate the federal $7,500 EV tax credit, set to expire in September, is expected to spark a short-term boom in EV sales in Q3 as buyers rush to claim the incentive before it disappears.
The question remains whether legacy automakers can capitalize on this increased demand, or if Tesla will continue to extend its lead even further. The EV market is evolving rapidly, and only time will tell how the competition between Tesla and traditional automakers will play out in the coming months.