Kelley Blue Book reported that EV sales have yet to reach the double-digit threshold like the rest of the automotive market. Nonetheless, its adoption constantly grows as more startups and legacy automakers penetrate the competitive market.
It further indicated that EVs contributed 5.6% of the new vehicle sales in Q2 2023, up from just 2.7% in 2021.
Popular models from established brands primarily boost this upward trend in EV sales. They continuously attract customers’ interest leading to actual purchases.
Most popular EVs in FY 2022
Presented below are the top-selling EV models in FY 2022:
| Models | Sales | Range | Base Price |
| 2022 Tesla Model Y | 172,700 | 330 miles | $64,990 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 128,600 | 263 to 358 miles | $46,990 |
| 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 27,140 | 211 to 305 miles | $43,895 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt | 24,828 | 250 miles | $35,000 |
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 | 16,742 | 275 miles | $38,995 |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | 14,239 | 149 miles | $28,375 |
| 2022 Audi e-tron | 10,921 | 222 miles | $67,095 |
| 2022 Porsche Taycan | 9,419 | 277 miles | $82,700 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | 9,100 | 348 miles | $106,440 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | 8,936 | 250+ miles | $34,000 |
Best EVs in 2023
On the other hand, below are the best electric cars and vehicles for 2023 as compiled by CNET:
| Titles | Model | Max range (mi.) | Starting price |
| Best affordable EV | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 247 | $28,795 |
| Best small EV | 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 315 | $41,630 |
| Best midsize EV | 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 303 | $42,785 |
| Best large EV | 2023 Porsche Taycan | 246 | $92,550 |
| Best subcompact electric SUV | 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric | 258 | $34,885 |
| Best small electric SUV | 2023 Tesla Model Y | 330 | $49,130 |
| Best midsize electric SUV | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 305 | $105,550 |
| Best electric pickup truck | 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning | 320 | $66,869 |
| Best luxury electric car | 2023 BMW i7 | 301 | $120,295 |
| Longest range electric car | 2023 Lucid Air | 516 | $87,400 |
| EV we’re looking forward to the most | 2024 Kia EV9 | TBD | TBD |
Best ten technological advancements in next-gen EVs
As the wider EV uptake continues to progress worldwide, automakers have also been developing new technologies to improve their offerings.
Technological breakthroughs also enable them to stay relevant in the highly competitive EV market.
Battery Tech
QuantumScape’s Solid State batteries claim to have an 80% capacity after 800 cycles. It can also apparently support a charge time of 80% in just 15 minutes. In addition, StoreDot‘s. Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery promises a 100-mile performance in just 5 minutes of charge as early as next year.
Tesla has also introduced its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry that offers longevity and reduced maintenance.
Speed
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport has an 8.0-liter W-16 and four turbochargers. In effect, it supports a maximum output of 1,479 horsepower. It enables the $3.6 million car to reach a quarter mile in only 9.3 seconds.
On the other hand, the Tesla Model S Plaid smashed the quarter-mile in just 9.34 seconds.
Autonomy
Tesla introduced its Autopilot, which supported automatic lane changes on highways, autonomous parking, and summon.
Tesla is also developing its Full Self-Driving Beta as it aims to hit full autonomy by this year.
Smart cockpits
Automakers have started equipping their EV models with innovative, smart cabins that can effectively match customers’ preferences. These features are highly connected to the car’s autonomous driving software. It will soon offer cutting-edge features like holographic displays to let customers digitally control the vehicles’ interior technologies.
Sustainability
Global automakers are investing billion of dollars to improve the sustainability of their next-gen EV offerings. They seek to explore technologies that reduce C02 emissions and raise energy efficiency.
The other 5 include the following elements: Affordability, Connected features, Attractive design, Safety, and Customization.
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Electric vehicle adoption is undoubtedly accelerating globally as many automakers strive to offer the most advanced features. By doing so, these companies attract more customers to buy their EV models over any other options in the market. In effect, EV sales grow and reduce the transportation sector’s C02 emissions.
