California closed 2024 on a high note in Q4 with 108,303 new EV sales — an increase of 6% over Q4 2023 sales. The state also surpassed 2.2 million cumulative new EV sales in Q4 2024, recording 2,213,296 million EVs sold by the end of the year, up from 1,769,922 in 2023. This marks 443,374 new EVs sold in 2024, a slight increase from the 441,283 sold in 2023. California’s increase in Q4 mirrors many automaker announcements of record-breaking EV sales across the nation at the end of the year.

60% of Americans say that the results of the November election had no impact on their interest in getting an electric vehicle (EV), according to a new poll commissioned by the nonprofit, Veloz, and conducted by Probolsky Research. Conducted in 11 U.S. states in the weeks following the Presidential election, the poll shows EV adoption momentum nationally and regionally in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Washington, California, Hawaii and Florida.

Join us in welcoming Howard Chang, CEO of Ava Community Energy, to the Veloz Board of Directors and Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of California ISO, to Veloz’s Public Policy Board.

Veloz’s Q3 2024 California EV Market Report is now available, showcasing a continued rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption statewide. According to the latest data from the California Energy Commission (CEC), 115,897 new EVs were sold, propelling California past the milestone of 2 million cumulative EVs sold. These sales numbers are steady year-over-year, demonstrating the state’s unwavering commitment to clean transportation and expanding ZEV infrastructure.

The newly redesigned and expanded ElectricForAll.org has officially launched with enhanced electric vehicle (EV) shopping and incentive-finder tools covering all U.S. metro areas with populations of 50,000 or more, along with the Biden Administration’s Justice40 communities. Powered by the nonprofit Veloz and backed by data from J.D. Power, the consumer EV education website allows EV-curious consumers to shop and compare EVs, find location-specific vehicle and charging incentives, discover home charging options and get the facts about going electric all in one spot! 

A new survey conducted by Probolsky Research, in partnership with Veloz, reveals that nearly 80% of current electric vehicle (EV) owners in California plan to purchase another EV for their next car. From late-July to early-August, 900 likely voters in California were surveyed with demographics on gender, age and nationality showing encouraging results across key consumer segments.

Davina Hurt is a dedicated public servant and environmental advocate, currently serving as a Public Policy Board Member at Veloz since August 1st, 2024. With a strong background in law and public administration, Hurt has been a pivotal figure in promoting sustainable transportation and clean energy solutions throughout the Bay Area.

Veloz’s Q2 2024 EV Market Report is now available, revealing continued growth in new light-duty passenger EV sales, according to data from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). In Q2 2024, 10,000 more new EVs were sold compared to Q1 2024, making it the third-highest quarterly sales total in recent history. California’s Q2 2024 new EV market share stands at 25.7% — the highest Q2 sales share to date and a notable increase from the Q2 2023 market share of 24.3%.

Veloz is on the search for an Administrative Assistant! In this position, the Administrative Assistant is part of a passionate and collaborative organization that is changing the conversation about EVs in California and beyond. Veloz plays a unique and important role in the EV landscape, and now is the time to elevate our efforts to an exponentially more impactful level. This position requires clear and efficient organizational skills, a proactive approach to administrative tasks, and the ability to support the team in executing sophisticated strategies and smart implementation.

Veloz’s Q1 2024 EV Market Report is now available, and the data shows continued moderate new light-duty EV sales growth with a 0.67% year-over-year increase in Q1 sales numbers. In Q1 2024, 102,507 EVs were sold, compared to 101,826 EVs sold in Q1 2023. Additionally, the state saw 339 more EVs sold in Q1 2024 than in Q4 2023 marking a 0.33% increase and another step in the right direction toward the state’s EV goals. California is on pace to reach the 2 million new light-duty EVs sold milestone in 2024.