California‘s commitment to greener transportation reached new heights in the first half of 2023, with new light vehicle registrations surging by 11.6 per cent year-over-year to reach 905,752 units. But the real standout was the state’s electrification trend, with plug-in electric car sales far ahead of the general market.

The year-over-year growth represents massive opportunities for EV manufacturers

During H1 2023, California registered 220,624 new plug-in cars, representing over 24 percent of the total market. The year-over-year growth for plug-ins, particularly battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), was estimated at over 40 percent, showcasing the rapid adoption of electric cars.

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Battery-electric vehicles led the pack with 191,041 registrations, capturing 21.1 percent of the market, while plug-in hybrid vehicles secured 3.3 percent with 29,583 registrations. Notably, over 100,000 BEVs were registered in Q2, a milestone for a single quarter. Conversely, non-rechargeable hybrid registrations experienced a significant decline, down by about a quarter compared to the previous year, amounting to 38,629 units.

Q2 2023 data for plug-in electric car registrations painted an encouraging picture as well. Have a look below:

  • Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEVs): 103,516 registrations, 22.7% market share
  • Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs): 13,113 registrations, 2.9% market share
  • Total Plug-Ins: 116,629 registrations, 25.6% market share
  • Non-Rechargeable Hybrids (HEVs): 38,629 registrations, 8.5% market share
  • Total xEVs (all electrified vehicles): 155,258 registrations, 34.1% market share

The popularity of electric vehicles was evident in the list of most-registered models in their respective subcategories, with Tesla‘s Model Y and Model 3 leading the way. Tesla also achieved a historic milestone in Q2, outperforming Toyota in new registrations for the first time, solidifying its position as the dominant player in the BEV segment with nearly 67 percent market share.

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