<ul><li>There's a new best-selling non-Tesla EV on the block.</li><li>The Model Y and Model 3 were by far the U.S.'s most popular electric cars in 2025.</li><li>General Motors is the second-biggest EV player in the U.S., and the Equinox EV is a big part of that.</li></ul><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_first_1767813910"></div></div><p>It could be years before anybody unseats the king of electric vehicles in America: the Tesla Model Y. But the battle for best of the rest is very much up for grabs.</p><p>In 2025, the most popular not-a-Tesla was theChevrolet Equinox EV. General Motors announced on Monday that it sold 57,945 of them last year. That's about double 2024's numbers, when the Equinox EV was only on sale for part of the year.</p><section> <p>More EV Sales News</p> <div> <div>                    Ford's Hybrids Had Their Best Year Ever. EVs, Not So Much </div> <div>                    Volvo 2025 EVs Sales Were Up In The U.S., Down In Europe And China </div> </div> </section><div>                                                                                                    </div><p>It just goes to show what happens when you show Americans an EV with over 300 miles of range and a reasonable price tag in the mid-$30,000 range. Through the end of September, the $7,500 EV tax credit (RIP) helped make the model even more of a bargain. The crossover's success helped GM move nearly 170,000 EVs in the U.S. last year, marking 48% growth over 2024.</p><p>The Equinox stormed past the Ford Mustang Mach-E, last year's best-selling non-Tesla. Still, the Mach-E ended the year with a solid 51,620 units shipped. In 2023, before it was canceled, the Chevy Bolt EV/EUV took the crown with over 62,000 total sales.</p><section>        <span class="svg-search">                                                </span>                            <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="2024 Chevy Equinox EV" width="16" height="9" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png"/>        <div><p>2024 Chevy Equinox EV</p></div>    <div>Photo by: Patrick George</div></section><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_1_1767813910"></div></div><p>After the Chevy and Ford, the next top-selling non-Teslas were the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (47,039 units) and the Honda Prologue (39,194).No big surprises, as these were 2024's winners too.</p><p>What'll happen in the coming year? I'd expect largely the same group to lead in 2026. But new players could shake things up.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_3_1767813910"></div></div><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_2_1767813910"></div></div><p>The third-generation Nissan Leaf is better than ever and costs around $30,000, with an even cheaper version on the way. The Chevy Bolt has also been reborn with better specs and a sub-$30,000 price tag. Those high-value, low-cost entrants have the potential to be big hits—but both GM and Nissan have tempered expectations for their respective rollouts.</p>    <section>        <div>            <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/custom/share/evus_newsletter_widget_logo.svg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="logo" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.motor1.com/custom/share/evus_newsletter_widget_logo.svg"/>        </div>        <div>            <div>Stay informed with our newsletter every weekday</div>                        <div>                <div></div>                back            </div>                                             Subscribe                <span class="widget-newsletter__legal">For more info, read our Privacy Policy &amp; Terms of Use. </span>                    </div>    </section><p>The biggest wildcard is the Rivian R2. The startup's $45,000 model is one of the most anticipated EVs of the year and is aimed directly at the Model Y. If production gets off to a very strong start, it could join the ranks too.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_2_1767813910"></div></div><p><em>Contact the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com</em></p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <section><p><span>We want your opinion!</span></p><div><p>What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?</p>Take our 3 minute survey.</div><p>- The InsideEVs team</p></section>                                                                                                    <div>                                <div>                                    Share this Story                                </div>                                <div>                                    <ul>                            <li>                                                                                                                        Facebook                                                    </li>                                    <li>                                                                                                                        X                                                    </li>                            <li>                                                                                                                        LinkedIn                                                    </li>                            <li>                                                                                                                        Flipboard                                                    </li>                                                    <li>                                                                                                                        Reddit                                                    </li>                            <li>                                                                                                                        WhatsApp                                                    </li>                            <li>                                                                                                                        E-Mail                                                    </li>                                                            </ul>                                </div>                                                                                                            <div>                                            <div>                                                                                                                                                                                                    <span class="top-counter-comments-label">GO TO COMMENTS</span>                                                                                                     <div>                                                        <span>(</span>                                                        <div></div>                                                        <span>)</span>                                                    </div>                                                                                            </div>                                        </div>                                                                                                </div>                                                            <div>                                    <div>                                        <span>Got a tip for us? 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<p>In 2025, the Chevrolet Equinox EV emerged as the best-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle in the U.S., with sales reaching 57,945 units, nearly doubling from the previous year. General Motors reported a total of 170,000 EV sales, marking a 48% growth. The Equinox surpassed the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which sold 51,620 units. Other notable non-Tesla EVs included the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Honda Prologue. Looking ahead, new entrants like the Nissan Leaf and Rivian R2 could disrupt the market, but expectations remain cautious for their launches.</p>

- The Chevrolet Equinox EV became the best-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2025, with 57,945 units sold, doubling its 2024 sales.  
- General Motors reported nearly 170,000 total EV sales in the U.S., marking a 48% increase from 2024, driven by the Equinox's range and price competitiveness.  
- Other top-selling non-Tesla EVs included the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Honda Prologue, while new entrants like the Nissan Leaf and Rivian R2 may disrupt the market in 2026.

America Has A New Favorite Non-Tesla Electric Car