Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released its exclusive state-by-state analysis of the U.S. electric vehicle market for the first quarter of 2026. The Get Connected EV Quarterly Report for 2026 Q1 summarizes EV sales and purchasing trends across all 50 states. The report features a breakdown of light-duty market share by powertrain (2016-2026), an analysis of registered EVs and charging infrastructure, and a look at how vehicle-to-grid integration can optimize EV charging, reduce costs for EV drivers and improve utilization of existing grid infrastructure.
Highlights
- 154 electric models now available for sale in U.S.
- EVs: 6.3 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q1 2026
- EVs: 2.54 percent of total light-duty vehicles in operation
- Gas-powered vehicle market share down 23 percentage points since 2016
- Only 1 new public charging port added per 25 new registered EVs
- Spotlight: How optimized EV charging reduces costs for drivers and improves utilization of grid infrastructure
