California's Electric Vehicle Market Shifts Amid Global Trade Tensions California has seen a notable shift in its electric vehicle (EV) market, with standard hybrids capturing nearly a quarter of the state's first-half registrations. According to recent data, 22 percent of the 864,848 vehicles registered in the first half of the year were standard hybrids, followed closely by EVs at 16 percent. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrids accounted for a relatively small 2.3 percent of the market. The numbers come as the global auto industry is facing increased uncertainty due to trade tensions, with President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs on imported vehicles. As the market continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how California's consumers will respond to these changes and what impact they will have on the state's environmental goals.
Standard hybrids captured 22 percent of California’s 864,848 first-half registrations. EVs had 16 percent and plug-in hybrids had 2.3 percent. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on more than ...
