EVs Lead 5 Vehicle Categories in California - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the strong performance of electric vehicles (EVs) across multiple vehicle categories in California during the first half of the year. Despite a notable drop in Tesla sales, EVs have made significant inroads, with electric models ranking in the top five in eight vehicle classes and securing the top spot in five of those categories. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 lead two categories, while other EVs such as the BMW i4, Rivian R1S, Mercedes-Benz EQB, and Lucid Air have also emerged as leaders in their respective segments. Notably, the BMW i4 achieved both first and second place in the near luxury car category, and the Rivian R1S led the luxury large SUV category with nearly 1,000 more sales than its closest competitor. The article also discusses challenges in tracking EV sales accurately, citing examples like the Cadillac Escalade IQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, where electric and gasoline-powered sales are combined. Other EV