U.S: yearly plug-in hybrid electric vehicle sales 2011-2023

The United States witnessed a surge in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in 2023, with a record-breaking 293,815 units sold. This marked a significant increase of 60.2 percent compared to the previous year, surpassing the quarter-million threshold for the first time. The growth in PHEV sales aligns with the broader trend of increasing electric vehicle adoption in the U.S. market.Electric vehicle market share gains momentumWhile PHEVs experienced substantial growth, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have been driving the overall increase in electric vehicle market share. In December 2023, plug-in electric vehicles accounted for over 11 percent of the U.S. light vehicle market, with BEVs contributing 8.3 percent of that share. The 2023 calendar year saw BEV sales reach 1.2 million units, representing a 55.4 percent year-over-year increase. This growth indicates a shifting consumer preference towards electric vehicles, although the U.S. still lags behind Europe and Asia in EV adoptionChallenges and opportunities in the U.S. automotive landscapeDespite the rise in electric vehicle sales, traditional automakers continue to dominate the U.S. market. Ford remained the leading car brand in 2023, delivering approximately 1.9 million vehicles. However, the automotive industry faces challenges such as semiconductor shortages, worker strikes, layoffs, and increased competition. The U.S. auto market sold nearly 12.4 million light trucks in 2023, which was the first year when sales fully recovered from the pandemic-induced downturn. As the industry evolves, manufacturers are adapting to changing consumer preferences, with light trucks gaining popularity over passenger cars in recent years.

2023年，美国插电式混合动力电动汽车（PHEV）销量激增，创纪录地售出293,815辆。这一数字较上年同期增长了60.2%，首次突破二十五万辆大关。PHEV销量的增长与美国市场上电动汽车普及率上升的总体趋势相一致。电动汽车市场份额持续增长，尽管PHEV实现了显著增长，但纯电动汽车（BEV）的销量推动了电动汽车整体市场份额的增长。2023年12月，插电式电动汽车占美国轻型车市场的11%以上，其中BEV贡献了8.3%的市场份额。2023年全年，BEV销量达到1.2百万辆，同比增长55.4%，这表明消费者对电动汽车的偏好正在转变，尽管美国在电动汽车普及率方面仍落后于欧洲和亚洲。美国汽车产业面临挑战与机遇尽管电动汽车销量上升，但传统汽车制造商仍主导着美国市场。福特在2023年继续保持领先地位，交付了近1.9百万辆汽车。然而，汽车行业面临着如半导体短缺、工人罢工、裁员以及竞争加剧等挑战。2023年，美国轻型卡车销量接近1.24百万辆，这是自疫情引发的下滑以来首次实现全面恢复。随着产业的演变，制造商正适应不断变化的消费者偏好，近年来轻型卡车在市场上的受欢迎程度超过了乘用车。