Tesla Model Y, Model 3 still top popular EVs but Cybertruck slips
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the most-purchased new electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024 again, according to Experian.
The Honda Prologue came in third, helping to push the Tesla Cybertruck out of the top-five-selling new EVs. The Cybertruck came in seventh in the fourth quarter, down from third in the third quarter.
Customers bought the most popular new EVs in different ways. For example, 72 percent of Model Y buyers paid for the vehicle with a loan and 18 percent leased their car.
Meanwhile, 91 percent of Honda Prologue customers leased and only 5.4 percent financed their vehicle with a loan.
Here are the 5 most popular new EVs in Q4 2024.
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model 3
3
Honda Prologue
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Chevrolet Equinox EV
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
Source: Experian
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