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Tesla recorded year-over-year sales growth in California during the second quarter, while the state's EV market stabilized and hybrid vehicles continued gaining market share over battery-electric models.

Tesla posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter deliveries, supported by Europe and the Model Y. However, competition in China and weaker U.S. sales continue to challenge long-term growth.

Cox Automotive reports U.S. EV sales rebounded in Q2 2026. Tesla remained the market leader, Toyota surged, and industry demand showed signs of stabilizing after incentive changes.

Rivian reported stronger-than-expected Q2 deliveries and increased its annual sales outlook. The upcoming R2 SUV is expected to play a key role in the company's future expansion.

Tesla and three affordable Chinese EVs dominated global battery-electric sales last year, showing how pricing and scale continue shaping the worldwide EV market.

Used electric vehicle sales reached a record high in March, fueled by increased supply and rising fuel costs. Meanwhile, new EV sales lag due to reduced incentives and limited availability.

Higher fuel costs are accelerating global EV adoption, especially in Asia and Europe. However, reduced model availability and policy uncertainty are limiting growth in the U.S. market.

First-quarter 2026 saw a decline in new EV purchases due to expired incentives, while used EV sales surged. Expanding model variety, competitive prices, and high gas costs are boosting the pre-owned electric vehicle market.