In 2013 sales of hybrid and electric vehicles in the U.S. have almost reached 600 000 units
- Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles in the U.S. made a quantum lead of 21.7% in 2013 compared to 2012, to 592 287 units (against 486 698 in 2012), in an overall market up by 7.5%. The market share of these vehicles has gone from 3.3% in 2012 to 3.5% in 2013 (2.4% in 2008).
- By type of engine, last year 47 651 100% electric vehicles were sold (+230%), 48 951 plug-in hybrids (28%) and 495 685 non-rechargeable hybrids (14%).
- As for electric vehicles, Nissan sold 22 610 Leaf in 2013 (against 9 819 in 2012), and the manufacturer seeks a goal of 36 000 sales in 2014. Tesla sold 18 650 Model S vehicles in 2013 (against 2 400 in 2012) and General Motors Chevrolet sold 23 094 Volt (against 23 461 in 2012). These three models (made on site) were the most sold electric cars in the U.S.
- With 330 000 sales in 2013, the Toyota group continues to dominate the hybrid segment (of which Toyota holds two-thirds of sales), but it has lost market share to Ford, which has more than doubled its sales last year, 73 000 units and became the second largest player in this segment. Honda sales did not exceeded 20 000 units.
- Registrations of hybrid and electric cars in the United States are expected to triple by 2025, to 1.8 million units per year, of which 500 000 units are 100% electric vehicles.
