Electric vehicle sales by General Motors surge by 115% in July, largely fueled by Equinox EV model sales.
The Chevrolet Equinox EV made history in July 2025, becoming the top-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle in the United States with over 8,500 units sold[1][2][4]. This impressive achievement marked the highest monthly sales ever for a non-Tesla EV in the country.
General Motors (GM) experienced a record-breaking month, selling over 19,000 electric vehicles in total, representing a 115% year-over-year increase[1][2]. The Equinox EV's success is largely attributed to its affordable price, competitive range of over 315 miles, and strong appeal to new buyers, including younger demographics and those switching brands[1][2].
Leases for the Equinox EV start as low as $289 per month[4], making it one of the best deals on the market. The surge in GM's EV sales contrasts with some broader market fluctuations; Q2 2025 saw a slight EV sales dip year-over-year, but the first half of 2025 overall set a record with over 607,000 EVs sold in the U.S.[3][5].
Other notable non-Tesla EVs in 2025 include the Ford Mustang Mach-E (~27,000 sold), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (~25,000 sold), and Honda Prologue (~22,600 sold) through July[4].
The strong performance of the Equinox EV underlines GM’s position as the #2 EV seller nationally and reflects a growing consumer demand, partly boosted by the pending expiration of the federal EV tax credit on September 30[1][2][4].
Interestingly, in the first half of 2025, nearly 25% of Cadillac's total sales were electric, the highest EV share among luxury brands, according to GM. Overall, electric vehicle sales across Cadillac and GMC were up significantly in the second quarter. The Bolt EV is scheduled to return next year.
[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/03/chevrolet-equinox-ev-sales-top-8500-in-july-setting-record-for-non-tesla-ev-in-us.html [2] https://www.motortrend.com/news/chevrolet-equinox-ev-sales-record-july-2025/ [3] https://www.evadoption.com/blog/2025/q2-us-electric-vehicle-sales-down-slightly-but-first-half-sets-record [4] https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135793_2025-chevrolet-equinox-ev-leases-start-at-289-per-month-in-california [5] https://www.evsales.com/cumulative-statistics/
- The surge in General Motors' (GM) EV sales, with over 19,000 electric vehicles sold in a single month, signals a significant shift in the industry, particularly in the field of environmental science and technology.
- The Chevrolet Equinox EV's affordability and impressive features, such as a range of over 315 miles, have not only made it the top-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle but also attracted buyers from various demographics, contributing to a rise in climate-change-focused financing and energy investments.
- The strong consumer demand for electric vehicles, reflected by the Equinox EV's success and the impressive sales figures of other non-Tesla EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5, is anticipated to further impact the science, finance, and technology sectors, influencing the environment and climate change.
- As the #2 EV seller in the United States and with a substantial number of electric vehicle sales, General Motors plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry and promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices within the automobile industry.
