EV growth slowed in the U.S. in 2025 while hybrid sales surged. Did automakers overestimate demand?
We analyze the data, the tax credit impact, infrastructure gaps, profitability pressures, and why hybrids became a strategic hedge. Was this a miscalculation — or just a recalibration?
A deep dive into what 2025 really revealed about the EV transition.

EV growth slowed in the U.S. in 2025 while hybrid sales surged. Did automakers overestimate demand? We analyze the data, the tax credit impact, infrastructure gaps, profitability pressures, and why hybrids became a strategic hedge. Was this a miscalculation — or just a recalibration? A deep dive into what 2025 really revealed about the EV transition.

Did Automakers Miscalculate EV Demand in 2025?

Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping, EV news - If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts! Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/evgeek">www.patreon.com/evgeek</a> 
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Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping, EV news - If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts!Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at www.patreon.com/evgeek Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theevgeekpodcast Follow The EV Geek on social media! X: @theEVgeek TikTok: @ev.geek

Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping, EV news - If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts! Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/evgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/evgeek</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@theevgeekpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtube.com/@theevgeekpodcast</a>&nbsp; Follow The EV Geek on social media!
X: @theEVgeek&nbsp; TikTok: @ev.geek

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