Back to McKinsey Chart of the Day

OEMs rock down to Electric Avenue

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surged. EV sales increased nearly 200 percent between the second quarter 2020 and the second quarter 2021. US dealerships must prepare for the coming change as the popularity of EVs increase.

In Q2 2021, US electric-vehicle sales reached 3.6 percent of total car sales.
We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com

To read the article, see “A turning point for US auto dealers: The unstoppable electric car,” September 23, 2021.