Union of Concerned Scientists – Electrifying Vehicle Market
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have topped a million in just the five years since they became available on the market. US sales over the same period are on track to hit a total of a half million by the end of 2016. Buyers are compelled by EVs’ lower fuel costs and better driving experience, as well as the convenience of avoiding gas stations and the environmental benefits of driving on electricity. In the race to bring electric vehicles to market in the United States, some automakers are leaders but others are laggards, and efforts vary widely. That is the conclusion of this detailed analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) of automakers’ efforts to bring EVs to market and make them available to consumers. This UCS analysis covers the number of vehicles sold in the United States, the number of models available, and the percentage of EVs sold compared with total vehicle sales for each company. It also looks at variations in the availability of EVs by manufacturer and location.
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