{"id":2090280,"date":"2023-11-04T16:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T20:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/electric-vehicle-sales-in-california-grow-by-nearly-60-percent-this-year\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T16:46:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T20:46:26","slug":"electric-vehicle-sales-in-california-grow-by-nearly-60-percent-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/electric-vehicle-sales-in-california-grow-by-nearly-60-percent-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"EV sales in California surge by almost 60% in 2021."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Felectric-vehicle-sales-in-california-grow-by-nearly-60-percent-this-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2090280&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Leads the Nation in Electric Vehicle Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>California drivers are \u200dembracing electric vehicles at an \u2063impressive rate, outpacing the \u2062rest of the country. According to a report \u2063by the California New Car Dealers Association, electric vehicles accounted for nearly 22 percent of the state&#8217;s new\u200b vehicle market in the first nine months of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In the third quarter of 2023, California surpassed the national average for new electric\u200d vehicle registrations by a full percentage \u2063point, achieving a \u200c13.3 percent improvement over 2022. This surge in electric vehicle adoption contributed to a total of almost \u20631.4 million new vehicle registrations in the state during the \u200cfirst nine months of \u200dthe \u200byear.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the percentage of buyers opting \u200bfor traditional vehicles with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oil-biden-depleted-from-u-s-strategic-reserve-is-heading-overseas\/\" title=\"Oil Biden Depleted From U.S. Strategic Reserve Is Heading Overseas\">internal-combustion engines<\/a> \u2062decreased, dropping from\u200d 72 percent in 2022\u200d to 65 percent in 2023. In contrast, electric vehicle and hybrid car purchases\u200d increased\u2062 to 35 percent of all sales, a significant\u200d jump from 12 percent in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>California\u2064 leads the nation in new electric vehicle registrations, accounting\u200c for approximately\u2063 one-third of all state \u200bvehicle sales.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>The High Cost of Electric Vehicles: Mining for Minerals \u200cPuts US Water Supplies in\u2062 Danger<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 9\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>The National Security Implications of the Push for Electric Vehicles: Kelly Sloan<\/h3>\n<p>Published\u2063 on 9\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>  Tesla Superchargers in\u2062 San \u2063Rafael, Calif., on Feb. 15,\u200b 2023. (Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tesla dominates the electric\u200b vehicle \u2064market in California, capturing \u200dnearly 63 \u200cpercent of all new\u2064 electric vehicle registrations by September. The Model Y is the \u2063top choice among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/electric-vehicle-sales-in-california-grow-by-nearly-60-percent-this-year\/\" title=\"EV sales in California surge by almost 60% in 2021.\">luxury compact sports utility vehicle buyers<\/a>, with 106,000 new registrations.\u2064 Additionally, the Model 3 is\u2062 the most popular\u2062 passenger car in the state, \u200dwith nearly 67,000 new registrations.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, new car registrations grew by 14 percent during the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same \u2064period in 2022, as reported on\u200c Nov. 1.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota emerged as the top-selling brand with \u200ca \u206315-percent market share, followed closely by Tesla\u2063 at \u2063nearly 14 percent. Honda, \u200bFord, Chevrolet, and Kia also secured significant market shares.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Meeting our customers&#8217; \u200dneeds,\u2063 whether it&#8217;s for internal-combustion vehicles, hybrids, or new EV options, is our \u200dtop \u2064priority,&#8221; said Tony Toohey, chairman of\u200b the car association and owner of Auburn Toyota. &#8220;As a local new \u200dcar dealer, we \u200bstrive to\u2062 offer \u200ba variety of vehicle options at price points that suit\u2062 our customers&#8217; individual circumstances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>  \u200dElectrical vehicle chargers in Irvine, Calif., on July 12, 2023. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u2062 California New Car Dealers Association predicts that the state will\u2062 end the \u200byear with 1.8 million new vehicle registrations and expects an additional 1.88\u200d million in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Pent-up demand remains high since\u2063 the pandemic\u2063 and is estimated to continue supporting new vehicle sales for years to\u200c come,&#8221; stated the association in a press release.<\/p>\n<p>However, high interest rates\u2063 are making cars less affordable as household savings \u200caccounts \u200bare depleted. Additionally, the recent United Auto Workers \u2062strike and its impact on \u200dnew vehicle sales are\u200d factors to watch closely.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does California&#8217;s \u200bproportion of electric vehicle sales in 2023 compare to 2018?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tin Sullivan \/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/example.com\/image-tin-sullivan\/Getty-Images\" alt=\"Tesla Superchargers\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>California, often\u2063 at the forefront\u2062 of environmental initiatives,\u2063 is once again \u200bleading the nation in the adoption of electric vehicles. As the demand for more sustainable \u200dtransportation options \u2064continues to grow,\u200d the state \u2062is making significant progress in reducing its reliance on traditional vehicles with internal-combustion engines.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2062recent report by the\u2062 California New Car Dealers Association reveals that electric vehicles\u200d accounted for nearly 22 \u2063percent of the state&#8217;s new vehicle market\u2062 in \u2063the first \u200cnine months of 2023. This statistic\u200b shows a \u2064remarkable increase \u2062in \u2064their popularity, as the proportion of electric vehicle \u2064sales has almost tripled since 2018 when they \u2062constituted\u200b only \u206312 percent of all sales.<\/p>\n<p>The surge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/power-grid-reliability-jeopardized-as-coal-plants-close-faster-than-replacement-renewables-open\/\" title=\"Power grid reliability at risk as coal plants shut down faster than new renewables emerge.\">electric vehicle \u2064adoption<\/a> is evident in the numbers. In the third quarter of 2023, California saw a 13.3 percent improvement in new electric vehicle registrations compared \u2062to 2022, \u200bsurpassing\u200b the national average by\u2063 a full percentage point. \u2064This growth contributed to a total of\u200c almost \u20631.4 million new\u200c vehicle registrations in \u2064the state during the first nine months of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the rise in electric vehicle sales, there has been a decrease in \u200bbuyers opting for traditional vehicles with internal-combustion engines. The \u200bpercentage of such purchases dropped \u200cfrom \u206472 percent in 2022 to 65 percent in 2023.\u2062 This trend suggests that Californian drivers are \u2064increasingly recognizing \u200cthe\u200d environmental benefits of electric vehicles\u2062 and are \u2063actively\u200b choosing them as a more sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s leading position in \u2063the adoption of electric vehicles becomes even more apparent when\u200d considering its share of\u2064 national vehicle sales. The state accounts\u2064 for approximately \u2062one-third of all new electric vehicle registrations in the country, solidifying its role as\u2064 a trailblazer in the transition to cleaner transportation.<\/p>\n<p>The success of electric vehicle adoption in California can be attributed to a\u200d combination of factors. The state&#8217;s\u2063 strong focus on environmental policies and commitment to renewable energy have created a supportive environment for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">electric vehicle infrastructure<\/a> and\u2063 charging\u2063 stations. In addition, financial\u200c incentives and\u200c rebates offered to electric vehicle buyers, \u200calong with advancements in battery technology, have made\u200c electric vehicles more affordable and convenient than ever before.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<p>As the \u200cpush for electric\u2063 vehicles gains momentum, it is important to \u200cconsider the various aspects and implications of this transition. Two related stories shed light on the\u2062 different dimensions surrounding electric vehicle adoption in California:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4>The High Cost \u200dof Electric Vehicles: Mining for Minerals Puts US Water Supplies in Danger<\/h4>\n<p>Published on \u20639\/18\/2023, this article explores \u200bthe environmental consequences associated with the production \u200bof \u2064electric vehicle\u2064 batteries. As the demand for minerals used\u2062 in battery manufacturing increases, concerns arise regarding water supplies and the impact \u2062of \u200dmining practices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>The National Security Implications of the \u200cPush\u2062 for Electric Vehicles: Kelly Sloan<\/h4>\n<p>Published on 9\/28\/2023, this article\u2063 delves \u200cinto the national security considerations related to the transition to electric vehicles. It examines potential vulnerabilities\u2063 in the supply\u200c chain of critical minerals necessary for electric vehicle \u200dproduction and highlights the importance of reducing \u2064reliance\u200b on foreign sources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Tesla Superchargers\u2064 in San Rafael, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2023. (Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/example.com\/image-justin-sullivan\/Getty-Images\" alt=\"Tesla Superchargers\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The image above captures Tesla \u2064Superchargers in San \u200cRafael,\u2064 California &#8211; a testament to\u200b the state&#8217;s commitment to expanding electric vehicle \u200binfrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, California&#8217;s\u2063 progress in \u2063electric\u2063 vehicle\u200c adoption showcases the state&#8217;s dedication \u200dto sustainability\u2063 and its ability to\u2062 lead by example. As other regions look to implement\u200c similar initiatives, California serves as a valuable source \u2062of \u2062inspiration and guidance for a cleaner and greener\u2063 future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California drivers are leading the nation in electric vehicle adoption, claiming almost 22% of the state&#8217;s new vehicle market in the first nine months of 2023, as per the California New Car Dealers Association. 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