Hyundai Ioniq 5 tops non-Tesla EV sales in first half of 2026

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 became America's best-selling electric vehicle outside Tesla in the first half of 2026, outpacing rivals like the Chevy Equinox EV and recently ranking first in Edmunds' electric SUV testing ahead of the Model Y and Rivi

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 9:49 AM PT · 1 article

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5d Heatmap News How the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Became America’s Most Successful Non-Tesla — Quick: What’s the most successful EV in America that’s not a Tesla? At various points over the years, vehicles such as the Toyota Bz, Chevy Bolt, and Chevy…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-22 (#16)

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