"California residents bought more than 124,700 zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids from July 1 to Sept. 30, marking the highest quarterly sales of clean vehicles since the state began tracking those numbers in 2008, according to the California Energy Commission. Electric vehicles and long-range hybrids made up 29% of new car sales statewide, capturing the largest quarterly market share in that 17-year span."
"Consumers rushed to dealerships to take advantage of expiring, Biden-era tax credits, which offered up to $7,500 toward buying or leasing new zero-emission or hybrid vehicles. The incentives were vital in making EVs more affordable, given their batteries had primarily been made with expensive rare earth minerals, adding to sticker prices compared to gas-powered vehicles. Now, for the first time in more than a decade, EVs must compete with their gas-powered cars without government-funded discounts."
California saw a surge in zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases in Q3 2025, with over 124,700 units sold and EVs and long-range hybrids comprising 29% of new-car sales. The spike represented the highest quarterly market share since 2008 as buyers rushed to claim federal tax credits worth up to $7,500. Those incentives had helped offset high battery and rare-earth material costs that kept EV prices $5,000 to $10,000 above comparable gas models. Despite expanding EV lineups and more competitive pricing, loss of federal discounts raises concerns about sustaining clean-car momentum.
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