US Q2 2025 Automobile Sales: 4.19 million Vehicles, up 2.2% vs Q2 of 2024

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  1. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    [​IMG] Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs…

    Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – July 3, 2025

    2026 Cadillac Lyriq

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    The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq offers (RWD/AWD) 326/319 miles of all-electric range, 365/515 HP, and 325/450 lb-ft of torque supplied by the brands 102-kWh Li-ion pack.​

    US Q2 2025 Automotive Sales Overview

    As expected, U.S. consumers continue to purchase more pickups and SUVs than sedans. Q2 2025 US automotive sales reached 4.19 million vehicles, up 2.2% over the 4.10 million sold during the same period a year ago.

    For June, new vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) declined as the market decreased from the tariff induced prepurchase frenzy in the first quarter. Affordability is in retreat as tariff cost increases begin to reach dealership showrooms. The June SAAR declined 1.7% to 15.3 million, down from May’s 15.6 million but up from 15.0 million a year ago.

    GMs Q2 2025 sales topped the industry with a positive 7.3% increase in sales volume over Q2 of 2024. Toyota and Ford experienced increased Q2 2025 sales volumes up 7.2% and 14.2% over Q2 2024 respectively.

    To contrast the US Q2 automotive sales uptick, Stellantis’ sales deterioration continues with Q2 volumes down 10.2%, the company’s eight consecutive quarterly decline. Nissan, Subaru, Tesla, Mazda, VW, and Audi also experienced US Q2 2025 sales declines.

    2026 Toyota RAV4

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    The all-new 6th gen RAV4 will arrive as a Hybrid or Plug-in in FWD or AWD.​

    The Toyota RAV4 was America’s best selling CUV and for the 2026 MY, an all-new model arrives with no std. gas only engine available. Yeah!!!

    Top 15 US Q2 2025 OEM Sales Ranks and Volumes
    1. GM - 746,588 vehicles sold, up 7.3% above the 696,086 sold during Q2 of 2024
    2. Toyota - 666,470 vehicles sold, up 7.2% over the 621,549 sold during Q2 of 2024
    3. Ford - 612,095 vehicles sold, up 14.2% over the 536,050 sold during Q2 of 2024
    4. Honda - 387,574 vehicles sold, up 8.7% over the 356,457 sold during Q2 2024
    5. Stellantis - 309,976 vehicles sold, down 10.2% below the 344,993 sold during Q2 of 2024
    6. Hyundai - 235,726 vehicles sold, up 9.8% over the 214,719 sold during Q2 of 2024
    7. Nissan - 221,441 vehicles sold, up 5.2% over the 236,721 sold during Q2 of 2024
    8. Kia - 217,661 vehicles sold, up 5.2% over the 206,839 sold during Q2 of 2024
    9. Subaru - 154,818 vehicles sold, down 8.6% below the 169,447 sold during Q2 of 2024
    10. Tesla - 143,535 vehicles sold, down 12.6% below the 164,264 sold during Q2 of 2024
    11. Mazda - 99,982 vehicles sold, down 2.3% below the 102,383 sold during Q2 of 2024
    12. BMW - 98,500 vehicles sold, up 1.4% over the 97,135 sold during Q2 of 2024
    13. Mercedes - no longer reports US quarterly or YTD sales breakouts
    14. VW - 71,395 vehicles sold, down 29.0% below the 100,612 sold during Q2 of 2024
    15. Audi - 39,241 vehicles sold, down 19.4% below the 48,687 sold during Q2 of 2024
    2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid

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    EPA rated at (FWD/AWD) 42/35 and 40/34 mpgUS city/highway.​

    Ford's Maverick Hybrid continues to be America’s best-selling hybrid pickup with an XL FWD starting at $30,710 incl. mats and D&H. The FWD XL and XLT are std. hybrid equipped while the Lariat AWD in hybrid powered. An 8"/13.2" digital driver/central display are standard.

    Top 10 US Q2 2025 Model Sales Ranks and Volumes
    1. Ford F-Series sales of 224,459 were up 11.5% over the 199,463 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2. Chevrolet Silverado sales of 159,537 were up 5.6% over the 151,112 sold in Q2 of 2024
    3. Toyota RAV4 sales of 124,049 were up 0.5% over the 123,473 sold in Q2 of 2024
    4. Honda CR-V sales of 109,236 were up 8.0% over the 101,166 sold in Q2 of 2024
    5. RAM sales of 95,472 were up 6.0% over the 90,109 sold in Q2 of 2024
    6. GMC Sierra sales of 90,441 were up 13.0% over the 80,188 sold in Q2 of 2024
    7. Tesla Model Y sales of 86,120 sold were down 15.0% below the 101,301 sold in Q2 of 2024
    8. Toyota Camry sales of 85,049 were down 41.8% below the 146,256 sold in Q2 of 2024
    9. Toyota Tacoma sales of 71,048 were up 48.4% above the 47,879 sold in Q2 of 2024
    10. Honda Civic sales of 69,260 were down 2.1% below the 67,859 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss

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    The sharp looking, 478-mile rated Trail Boss max range starts at $88,695.​

    The 493-mile rated 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck (WT) drove 1,059.2 miles on a full charge during a range test executed by the GM engineering team. This feat breaks the Lucid Guinness World Record world record of 749 miles on a single charge set this summer.

    US Q2 2025 EV Sales Overview

    In June, new EV sales totaled 103,945 units, marking a modest 1.4% decline from May. Despite the dip in volume, market share rose to 8%, up from 6.9% the previous month.

    As the EV market enters the second half of 2025, Q2 sales rose 4.9% over Q1, and total EV sales for the first half of the year hit a record 607,089, up 1.5% YTD. With the federal EV tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act set to expire at the end of September, the next few months are likely to bring a wave of compelling EV offers, creating a critical window for consumers to act. Once gone, the segment is in thin air or on thin ice to stand on their own.

    Q2 2025 EV sales of 310,839 were lower by 6.3% vs 331,853 sold during Q2 of 2024. EV sales through H1 of 2025 set a record at 607,089, up 1.5% over H1 of 2024.

    Top 10 US Q2 2025 EV OEM Sales Ranks and Volumes
    1. Tesla - 143,535 vehicles sold (3, Y, S, X and CT), down 12.6% below the 164,264 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2. GM - 46,280 vehicles sold, up 111.0% over the 21,930 sold in Q2 of 2024
    3. Ford - 16,438 vehicles sold (Mach-E and Lightning), were down 31.4% below the 23,957 sold in Q2 of 2024
    4. Hyundai - 15,564 vehicles sold (Ioniq 5, 6, 9, and Kona), were down 7.7% below the 16,858 sold in Q2 of 2024
    5. Honda/Acura (Prologue and ZDX) reached 12,278, up 55.0% over the 1,873 sold in Q2 of 2024.
    6. Rivian - 10,599 vehicles sold (R1S and R1T), were down 22.4% below the 13,653 sold in Q2 of 2024
    7. Toyota/Lexus - 5,964 vehicles sold (BZ4X and RZ), were down 51.4% below the 11,607 sold in Q2 of 2024
    8. Nissan - 9,073 vehicles sold (Ariya and LEAF), were up 27.3% over the 7,128 sold in Q2 of 2024
    9. Kia - 4,975 vehicles sold (EV6 and 9), were down 72.5% below the 18,107 sold in Q2 of 2024
    10. VW - 2,556 vehicles sold (ID. 4 and BUZZ), were down 55.1% below the 2,556 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

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    The 2026 refresh details are just around the corner. ;)​

    Top 10 US Q2 2025 EV Models Sales Ranks and Volumes
    1. Tesla Model Y sales of 86,120 were down 15.0% below the 101,301 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2. Tesla Model 3 sales of 48,803 were up 14.3% over the 42,710 sold in Q2 of 2024
    3. Chevrolet Equinox EV sales of 17,420 vehicles were up 1,619.6% over the 1,013 sold in Q2 of 2024
    4. Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales of 10,481 were down 12.0% below the 11,906 sold in Q2 of 2024
    5. Ford Mustang Mach-E sales of 10,178 were down 19.5% below the 12,645 sold in Q2 of 2024
    6. Nissan Ariya sales of 7,471 were up 43.6% over the 5,203 sold in Q2 of 2024
    7. Honda Prologue sales of 6,756 vehicles were up 340.1% over the 1,535 sold in Q2 of 2024
    8. Chevrolet Blazer EV sales of 6,549 vehicles were down 1.3% below the 6,634 sold in Q2 of 2024
    9. Rivian R1S sales of 6,146 vehicles were down 24.5% below the 8,137 sold in Q2 of 2024
    10. Ford F-150 Lightning sales of 5,842 were down 26.1% below the 7,902 sold in Q2 of 2024
    2025 Kia Niro Hybrid

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    One of the best values available anywhere, the 53/45 mpgUS city/hwy rated base LX trim starts at $28,435 including D&H.​

    Q2 2025 US Auto Sales Market Share

    During the second quarter, Ford shined. This OEMs share was a stunner as it was up 1.5% in just one year! GM and Toyota achieved noteworthy 0.8 and .7% share increases respectively.

    On the downside, Stellantis once again took the largest hit with a market share falloff of 1.0%. I am not expecting an improvement any time soon.

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    The tariffs are not going away while the Fed Tax Credits on PHEV/EVs are so expect higher prices on every new automobile if you are in the market.
     
    xcel, Aug 16, 2025
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  2. EdwinTheMagnificent

    EdwinTheMagnificent amateur hypermiler

    I don't care what they want to call it, the Cadillac Lyriq is an electric station wagon, and I like it !

    And I already know how good a RAV4 Hybrid is. Can't imagine why anyone would just buy the ICE version.
    Now they have no choice ! What a huge home run for mighty Yota !
     
    EdwinTheMagnificent, Aug 17, 2025
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  3. MaxxMPG

    MaxxMPG Hasta Lavista AAA-Vee Von't Be Bach

    Exactly right. The 2026 will be HEV/PHEV only. And they will build them in Georgetown, KY. Interesting - and probably related - point is that Kentucky discontinued the $60 a year registration charge for hybrid vehicles. The PHEV/EV surcharge goes from 160 to 165, though. I suspect Toyota had something to do with it because the Camry, RAV4, and related Lexus hybrids are built in Georgetown and there was probably a phone call made to Frankfort to tell them the hybrid penalty has to go. Now that Camry and the upcoming RAV4 are hybrid only, the surcharge would penalize Toyota customers who cannot choose the gas version to lower the annual registration cost.

    And I'm reading that the upcoming - probably 2027 - reimagined Hyundai Tucson is also going to be HEV/PHEV only. It's too early to confirm this for North America, but it will be the case in the home market. Seeing Hyundai hybrid models selling better and better over time in the US and Canada, and seeing the Metaplant down in Savannah already tooled up to build electrified models, it's a pretty fair bet that the next Tucson will be hybrid only.
     
    MaxxMPG, Aug 17, 2025
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