Toyota’s electric SUV was the third best-selling EV in the US in Q1
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Toyota's electric SUV, the bZ, became the third best-selling EV in the US during Q1, surpassing competitors like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Despite a 7.8% decline in overall EV sales to 216,399 units, the bZ's performance highlights a shift in the market, as many brands face significant year-over-year sales drops of 60% to 70%.
The bZ, Toyota’s electric SUV, leaped past the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Chevy Equinox EV, and Ford Mustang Mach-E to become the third-best-selling EV in the US in the first quarter.
Toyota bZ charges into the top 10 best-selling EVs
Although electric vehicle sales in the US slipped again in Q1, following the government policy changes, there were a few bright spots from the report.
A total of 216,399 EVs were sold in the first three months of 2026, according to the latest sales data from Cox Automotive. While that’s still down 7.8% from the previous quarter, it’s an improvement from the 46% quarter-over-quarter drop in Q4 2025.
The EV market has “clearly entered a new chapter,” with many major brands reporting year-over-year sales declines of 60% to 70%, including Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Nissan.