
California ZEV Sales Hit 19.1% of New Car Purchases in Q2 2026
Californians bought 86,857 new zero-emission vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, pushing ZEVs to 19.1% of all new car sales in the state — a 3.3-percentage-point jump from Q1. The state's announcement ties the rebound to rising gas prices, and a new $3,500 instant rebate for first-time EV buyers takes effect next month.


