EV Market Stabilizes in Q2, as New Entries Help Slow Sharp Sales Decline
The electrified vehicle story in the first half of 2026 is increasingly a story about hybrids. While the overall U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to decline by 2.2% compared to a year ago, according to Kelley Blue Book counts, hybrid sales are forecast to increase by approximately 9%. Elevated gas prices continue to support demand for fuel-efficient…