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Toyota EV Sales Surge 80% in Q1 2026
While most automakers saw EV sales drop, Toyota bucked the trend with its updated bZ electric SUV selling 10,029 units in Q1.
Third Best-Selling EV in the US
The Toyota bZ climbed to the third best-selling EV in America, up 80% from the same period last year.
Why Toyota Is Winning
Toyota focused on reliability, affordable pricing, and their existing dealer network – a formula that resonates with mainstream buyers.
Other Brands Are Struggling
Ford, Honda, Mercedes, Audi, and VW all saw 60-70% year-over-year EV sales declines. Several models have been discontinued entirely.
The F-150 Lightning Is Gone
Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning along with the Acura ZDX and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The EV market is consolidating fast.
Toyota Proves the Slow Approach Works
Critics mocked Toyota for being late to EVs. Now they are outselling most competitors. Sometimes patience pays off big.
