US Auto Sales Up 3% in Q2, Tesla Sales Down 13% — CHARTS - CleanTechnica

In the second quarter of 2025, US auto sales increased by 3% compared to both Q2 2024 and Q2 2023, marking a steady recovery following the market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues linked to geopolitical tensions. Leading automakers in the US during this period were Ford and Toyota, followed by Chevrolet, Honda, and Hyundai. Despite overall growth in the auto market and electric vehicle (EV) sales, Tesla experienced a notable decline, with its sales dropping 13% year-over-year in Q2 2025, causing the company to fall to 11th place in US auto brand rankings. Other EV makers like Rivian and Lucid also faced challenges, with Rivian’s sales down 23%, while Lucid saw a modest 10% increase. Looking at longer-term trends from Q2 2021 to Q2 2025, Tesla’s sales grew by 73%, second only to Lexus and Genesis, and