EV electricity consumption growth slows to 8% in first half of 2026

U.S. light-duty electric vehicles consumed 8% more electricity in early 2026 versus late 2025, a sharp deceleration from the 13-24% growth rates of prior years, following the expiration of federal tax credits in September 2025.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

EV electricity consumption growth slows to 8% in first half of 2026 — Image via eia.gov

Coverage

44d CleanTechnica U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026 — We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025…

45d EIA Today in Energy U.S. electricity use for electric vehicles increasing at a slower pace in 2026 — We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025…

Primary sources

irs.gov Credits for new clean vehicles purchased in 2023 or after | Internal Revenue Service — cited by 2 of the outlets above

afdc.energy.gov Alternative Fuels Data Center: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles — cited by 2 of the outlets above

energy.gov Department of Energy

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