U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026

CleanTechnica
By US Energy Information AdministrationSep 30, 2026, 9:46 pm240 ptsTop
We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025 (2H25) in our Monthly Energy Review, down from the 13–24% growth seen in six-month periods in recent years. The slowing electric vehicle electricity ...…

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