November 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the U.S. electric vehicle market. With the federal $7,500 EV tax credit officially gone after September 30, buyers hit pause, inventories climbed, and transaction prices rose. Total new vehicle sales landed at 1.27 million units, down 6.8% year-over-year, while pure battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) held around 6% market share — roughly 76,000 units sold nationwide.
Tesla remained dominant but not untouched. General Motors emerged as the strongest non-Tesla performer, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids surged more than 40% in many segments.
Below is the clean, non-table version of your full EV rankings and insights.
Top 20 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles – November 2025
- Tesla Model Y – 22,800 (−26%)
Still the undisputed EV king in America. - Tesla Model 3 – 8,200 (−34%)
Sedan demand weakens as crossovers dominate. - Chevrolet Equinox EV – 6,720 (+180%, new)
GM’s breakout affordable EV under $35K. - Ford Mustang Mach-E – 3,180 (−48%)
Hit hard by the removal of the tax credit. - Honda Prologue – 2,150 (+92% MoM)
Impressive debut for Honda’s first mass-market EV. - Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 1,480 (−54%)
Sharp decline after September’s credit rush. - Tesla Cybertruck – 1,450 (+22%)
Steady production ramp continues. - Kia EV9 – 1,320 (−51%)
Three-row family EV heavily impacted by price increases. - Hyundai Ioniq 6 – 1,280 (−56%)
Sedan struggles in SUV-focused market. - Kia EV6 – 1,050 (−58%)
Sporty crossover losing momentum. - Ford F-150 Lightning – 1,006 (−72%)
Production disrupted by aluminum plant fire. - Cadillac Lyriq – 980 (+38%)
Luxury Ultium-based SUV keeps rising. - Chevrolet Blazer EV – 910 (+12%)
Consistent performer in the mid-size space. - Volkswagen ID.4 – 890 (−8%)
Holding steady despite tough competition. - Rivian R1S – 820 (+15%)
Premium adventure SUV gaining loyal buyers. - BMW i4 – 710 (−11%)
A top pick among sporty luxury EV sedans. - Rivian R1T – 680 (+9%)
Strong demand continues for electric pickups. - Chevrolet Silverado EV – 550 (new)
Work-truck variant just entering the market. - BMW iX – 520 (−5%)
BMW’s flagship luxury electric SUV. - Nissan Ariya – 490 (−18%)
A quieter month for Nissan’s crossover.
Brand-Level EV Sales Summary – November 2025
- Tesla: 34,900 (−30%) — 45.8% market share
- General Motors: 10,200 (+45%) — 13.4% market share
- Ford: 4,250 (−61%) — 5.6% market share
- Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai + Kia + Genesis): 5,200 (−55%) — 6.8% market share
- Honda/Acura: 2,300 (+75%) — 3.0% market share
- Stellantis: <500 (−80%) — <1% market share
- Volkswagen Group: 1,600 (−10%) — 2.1% market share
- BMW Group: 1,500 (−8%) — 2.0% market share
- Rivian: 1,500 (+12%) — 2.0% market share
Key Takeaways from November 2025
- Affordable EVs under $40,000 now make up over 40% of sales
(Equinox EV, Model 3, Model Y RWD LR). - Korean brands suffered the largest one-month drop ever
after losing federal incentives. - General Motors overtook Ford for the #2 EV spot in America
for the first time. - Tesla’s U.S. EV market share stayed below 50%
for the second straight month. - Hybrids + Plug-In Hybrids outsold pure EVs
for the first time since early 2023.
The road ahead remains electric — just a bit slower and more deliberate than the tax-credit-fueled rush of 2024 and early 2025. With new affordable models arriving in 2026 (Chevrolet Bolt EUV return, Tesla Model 2 whispers, Volvo EX30, and more), the next chapter will be even more exciting.
Stay charged — VFutureMedia.com will publish December numbers and full-year 2025 analysis as soon as they drop.
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