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No: the latest figures available as of October 4, 2026, do not support the claim that U.S. new-EV sales are up 28% this year. Kelley Blue Book/Cox Automotive estimated that new-EV sales rose 2.5% from July to August 2026, but fell 46.9% compared with August 2025. Those are different comparisons, and neither establishes year-to-date growth.
What the 28% claim gets wrong
A percentage change only makes sense with a defined period and comparison. “Up 28% this year” could mean year-to-date sales versus the same months last year, a recent month versus the prior month, or a forecast. The claim as phrased gives no cutoff or vehicle definition, and the latest monthly data located does not verify it.
The latest report, published by Kelley Blue Book (a Cox Automotive brand) on September 17, 2026, estimated that U.S. new-EV sales increased 2.5% from July to August, while falling 46.9% from August 2025. These are estimates, not an official government registration series. Kelley Blue Book’s August 2026 report
How sales changed across 2026
| Period | Estimated new-EV sales | Comparison | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 216,399 | Down 27% from Q1 2025 | 5.8%; unchanged from Q4 2025 and below the Q3 2025 peak of 10.6% |
| Q2 2026 | 247,226 | Up 14.7% from revised Q1 2026; down 20.5% from Q2 2025 | Approximately 5.8%; essentially unchanged from Q1 |
| August 2026 | Monthly total not stated in the cited report summary | Up 2.5% from July; down 46.9% from August 2025 | 5.7%; unchanged from July |
Quarterly figures come from Cox Automotive’s reports for Q1 2026 and Q2 2026. The Q2 rebound from Q1 is a sequential improvement, not year-over-year growth: Q2 remained below the same quarter in 2025. The Q1 and Q2 reports also show EV share holding near 6%, rather than climbing with the sequential volume increase.
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New and used EVs tell different stories
In August 2026, used-EV sales rose 25.9% from July and 14.7% from August 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book. The report linked the broader availability of used EVs to expanding off-lease returns. That growth should not be combined with new-EV sales to support a claim about new-car demand.
Prices are also different measures, not direct comparisons: the average new-EV transaction price in August was $54,754, down 1.3% from July and 2.8% from August 2025. The average used-EV listing price was $37,441, down 1% month over month but up 8.2% year over year. A transaction price and a listing price describe different stages of a sale.
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What the figures mean for buyers and the market
The clearest reading is that new-EV sales improved modestly month to month in August after a weak quarter, but were sharply lower than a year earlier. EVs accounted for 5.7% of new-vehicle sales that month, the same share as July. The share had reached 10.6% in Q3 2025, the peak cited in Cox Automotive’s Q1 report.
For personal-finance decisions, market-wide sales trends are context, not a forecast of an individual vehicle’s resale value or the cost of ownership. Buyers comparing new and used options should consider purchase price and financing alongside incentives, insurance, charging access, expected depreciation, and how well a specific model fits their driving needs. The figures here do not establish what any one buyer will save.
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Cox Automotive’s Q2 report quoted Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of Industry Insights, saying: “The next phase of EV growth will likely be driven not only by advances in the technology itself, but by how effectively automakers translate those advances into products that meet consumer expectations for affordability, utility, performance, and ownership experience.”
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Rank #4
- WORKS WITH EVERY NON-TESLA EV: Standard J1772 connector plugs straight into Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Rivian, Lucid and every other EV or plug-in hybrid sold with a J1772 port - no adapter needed. Tesla drivers can charge too, using the J1772 adapter that comes with the car. The extra-long 25 ft cable easily reaches across a garage or driveway.
- HARDWIRED - PROFESSIONAL INSTALL: This Level 2 charger is hardwired (not plug-in), so a licensed electrician installs it per National Electrical Code. It delivers up to 48A on a dedicated 60A, 240V circuit - enough to charge most EVs fully overnight. Want more speed? You can set DIP switches 4 and 5 to unlock 50A on a dedicated 70A circuit. Before ordering, check your car's port type and that your electrical panel can support the circuit.
- CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE: A stronger built-in antenna keeps the charger online even in a garage or basement. Use the free app to start and stop charging, set the charging speed (6-48A), get reminders, and track how much energy and money each charge uses. Requires a 2.4 GHz home WiFi network.
- SAFETY-CERTIFIED & WEATHERPROOF: Independently tested and certified (UL, ETL, FCC, Energy Star). A fully sealed IP66 / NEMA 4 housing stands up to rain, snow, heat and dust indoors or out, and internal steel shielding protects the electronics for years of reliable use.
- GLOW-IN-THE-DARK HOLSTER: The included high-visibility holster glows in the dark so you can find and dock the plug easily at night. Holds the connector securely when not in use.
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