After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year?
Can GM top Ford after back-to-back record EV sales?
After delivering 21,930 electric vehicles in the entire second quarter, GM sold nearly as many EVs over the past two months.
GM sold nearly 21,000 EVs in the US over the past two months, according to new sales data from CNBC. In August alone, GM’s EV sales surged roughly 70% from last year.
The sales surge comes as GM expands its lineup across key EV segments, including low-cost and luxury.
“We have the most comprehensive EV lineup out of any manufacturer in the industry, in the US, at the moment,” GM’s president of global markets, Rory Harvey, said.
Harvey believes GM is “definitely outstripping the industry in terms of growth” with EVs. Although still far behind market leader Tesla, GM is closing the gap with rivals Ford and Hyundai.
GM is still about 20,000 EV sales behind Hyundai Motor (including Kia), but only about 2,000 shy of overtaking Ford.
Hyundai and Kia sold about 21,760 EVs in July and August, Ford sold 17,876, and GM sold 20,948.
Through the first eight months of the year, Hyundai and Kia remain second in the US EV market with about 83,643 vehicles sold, Ford is second at 62,056, while GM placed third at 59,303.
Momentum building
“We have momentum on our side,” Harvey told CNBC. “We anticipate quarter four will be strong in terms of EV adoption.” GM’s president of global markets believes the company will take a “disproportionate share” of the EV growth.
GM’s upbeat outlook comes as new models, such as the Chevy Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado EVs, gain momentum.
Its luxury Cadillac brand is also seeing higher EV demand. Cadillac sold nearly 7,300 Lyriqs in Q2, boosting GM’s record EV sales. The brand will add two more EVs, the Escalade and Optiq, to its lineup by the end of the year.
With the new EV models, GM’s lineup includes vehicles priced from $35,000 to over $300,000. In comparison, Tesla’s cheapest vehicle, the Model 3, starts at around $39,000, while the Cybertruck tops off the lineup at $100,000.
Hyundai Motor’s EVs, including its Kia and Genesis, range from $34,000 (Hyundai Kona Electric) to roughly $80,000 (Genesis G80).
Although GM was one of the first legacy automakers to go “all in” on EVs, the American automaker has pulled back on many of its targets. Although GM initially committed to ending gas-powered vehicle sales in 2021, CEO Mary Barra says that goal is now based on consumer demand.
GM has delayed other initiatives, including its 1 million EV production target for 2025. The company said it remains on track to build 200,000 to 250,000 EVs this year, down from its previous goal of upwards of 300,000.
Electrek’s Take
Will GM overtake Ford and Hyundai in EV sales in the US by the end of the year? Ford’s recent setbacks, including canceling its three-row electric SUV, could open the door for GM to top its US rival by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, surpassing Hyundai may be another challenge. Hyundai will begin production at its new Metaplant America later this year, where it will build new EVs, including the updated 2025 IONIQ 5.
In the US, Hyundai also plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, later this year. After a hot start with Kia’s three-row EV9, Hyundai expects to see demand for the larger electric SUV.
Once the battery portion opens at the plant next year, Hyundai expects EVs built at the facility to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, leveling the playing field with GM and Ford.
It will be an exciting race to watch into the end of the year. Outside of Tesla, which automaker will end 2024 with more EV sales? GM, Hyundai, or Ford? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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BYD’s cheapest EV in China just got even more affordable. After cutting prices this month, the BYD Seagull EV starts at just 56,800 yuan, or under $8,000.
BYD cuts Seagull EV price to under $8,000 in April
Despite an intensifying EV price war in China, BYD is cutting prices once again. The Chinese EV giant announced a new promotion this month across several Ocean Series models, including the Seagull.
The 2025 BYD Seagull EV is available starting at just 56,800 yuan ($7,800). The offer is for the non-Smart Driving Vitality Edition model, which usually starts at 69,800 yuan ($9,500).
After launching the new Seagull last year, BYD said the low-cost electric car officially opened “a new era of electricity being lower than oil.” Earlier this year, it upgraded most of its vehicles, including the Seagull, with its new “God’s Eye” smart driving system at no extra charge.
BYD’s Seagull is offered in three trims in China: Vitality, Freedom, and Flying. It has two battery options, 30.1 kWh or 38.9 kWh, which is good for the 305 km (190 mi) and 405 km (252 mi) CLTC range, respectively.
At just 3,780 mm long, 1,715 mm wide, and 1,540 mm tall, the Seagull is even smaller than the former Chevy Bolt EV (4,145 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, and 1,611 mm tall). It’s about the size of a Fiat 500e.
The price cut comes as BYD’s sales continue surging. With another 377,420 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, the Chinese automaker has now sold over one million NEVs in 2025.
BYD’s EVs accounted for 416,388 while PHEV sales reached 569,710, an increase of 39% and 76% from last year, respectively.
| BYD Seagull EV trim | Starting Price | Range (CLTC) |
| Vitality | Normal: $9,500 (69,800 yuan) Now: $8,000 (56,800 yuan) |
190 mi (305 km) |
| Freedom | $10,300 (75,800 yuan) | 190 mi (305 km) |
| Flying | $11,700 (85,800 yuan) | 252 mi (405 km) |
Perhaps even more importantly, BYD sold over 206,000 vehicles overseas in 2025, more than doubling from last year. The Seagull EV is also sold in other global markets like Mexico and Brazil as the Dolphin Mini.
Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, with expected prices starting under £20,000 ($26,000). Although it may not be the cheapest EV, BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, recently told Autocar it will be “the best value” when it arrives.
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Tesla has new Model Y inventory available today in the US, just days after opening orders for what is supposed to be its most popular model.
This proves that demand is terrible and Tesla is trying to hide it.
On Friday, Tesla launched the new non-Launch Edition Model Y in North America.
Prior to the launch, only a fully loaded $60,000 Launch Edition Model Y was available to order since January, and had been delivered since early March.
Now, North American buyers are able to buy a much cheaper version of the new Model Y for $49,000.
Only the Model Y Long Range AWD is available for now, but that’s Tesla’s most popular model in North America.
At the time, we noted that this is a great demand test for Tesla in the US amid some critical brand issues due to CEO Elon Musk.
We only have a few metrics to track the demand of the new Model Y in the US:
- Delivery timelines on new orders
- Available inventory
- Discounts/incentives
For most US zip codes tested by Electrek with different Model Y configurations (wheels and paint colors), Tesla quotes delivery within “1-3 weeks”.
But we also found several zip codes on both the West Coast and the East Coast where Tesla claims it can deliver the new vehicle “today”:
This would point to Tesla already having vehicles in inventory despite launching it just 4 days ago.
But Tesla is hiding the inventory.
If you search for Model Y in Tesla’s new inventory, you can’t find any in the US at the time of writing:
However, Tesla is showing some units in inventory to people configuring new Model Ys.
Some potential buyers are reporting that Tesla has a tab that pops up and directs them to some new inventory available (via TroyTeslike on Patreon):
This confirms that Tesla already has new non-Launch Edition Model Y in inventory available for sale in the US – pointing to Tesla having no backlog of demand for the new vehicle.
Electrek’s Take
This is much worse than I thought. I thought that Tesla would build a backlog of demand for the new Model Y in the US from people who didn’t want the fully loaded version, but it looks like that backlog lasted 4 days.
Of course, it’s all because of Tesla and Elon, and brand destruction.
Many people who invested in the stock market lost a lot of money over the last few weeks, and these people often happen to be people who buy new cars.
Now, the only thing left is for Tesla to start offering discounts and subsidies financing – the latter likely coming first, as it is already the case with new Model 3 orders in the US.
The good news for Tesla is that if Trump continues to crash the stock market, the Fed will likely have to reduce rates, making Tesla’s 0% financing cheaper to subsidize.
That’s a fun balancing act.
Either way, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Tesla offer incentives on the new Model Y in the US within the next 2 weeks – way ahead of schedule.
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The new and improved 2026 Kia EV9 and 2025 EV6 are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but one trim is excluded.
Do the Kia EV6 and EV9 qualify for the federal tax credit?
Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6, received some pretty major upgrades for its mid-cycle update this year.
The 2025 EV6 features a bigger battery providing more range (now up to 319 miles), a stylish interior and exterior redesign, and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, also has a native NACS charging port and will be the first model year to offer a high-performance GT trim.
We got a good look at the EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show last year (check it out here). The sporty electric SUV boasts 501 hp, which is quite a bit more than the current GT-Line’s 379 hp. The added power is enough for the big-body SUV to move from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Although Kia America’s vice president of sales, Eric Watson, confirmed the EV6 and EV9 are now in “full-scale production” at its plant in West Point, Georgia, not all trims will qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit.
According to CarsDirect, Kia told dealers that the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT trims wouldn’t be eligible for the credit. A spokesperson said the exclusion is because Kia builds the EV6 GT and EV9 GT in South Korea, while all other trims are assembled in Georgia.
If Trump’s 25% tariff on South Korea is still in effect when the GT models launch in the US, it could create a significant price gap between trims.
Despite this, you will likely still be able to take advantage of the credit through leasing. Kia, like many, is passing the $7,500 on through lease cash, which can significantly cut monthly payments.
Kia will reveal more info, including prices, closer to launch. Check back soon. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.
With the new models arriving soon, Kia is offering clearance pricing on outgoing models. Monthly leases start as low as $179. You can use our links below to find deals on the Kia EV6 and EV9 near you.
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