Electric Cars For Sale in Sarasota, FL (2024)

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What is the number one electric car sales? ›

Tesla currently dominates the EV market. Sales across its four models — Y, 3, X, and S— represent nearly three-fourths of total 2021 EV sales.

This has contributed to a myth that electric cars don't offer enough mileage per charge, even for daily commuting. Fact: Electric cars offer enough range for the average daily commuter. The average American commutes about 41 miles per day, and a full charge on an all-electric vehicle offers well over that.

Millennials and younger drivers are the most open to going electric, according to a recent AAA survey. Almost one-third of millennials, the generation spanning ages 27 to 42, said the next time they go car shopping, they likely will come home with an electric car, according to the AAA 2023 EV Customer Sentiment Survey.

The average price of the top ten electric vehicles in the US is about $53,758, with an average of $48,430 for the low end trim of each model and $64,936 for the high end trim of each model.

Plan on a service life of between eight and 12 years if your EV is regularly used in more extreme conditions. As of 2023, the average age of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. is currently 12 and a half years old. Your EV's battery health might never even come under consideration.

The Tesla Model Y was the world's most popular plug-in electric vehicle with worldwide unit sales of roughly 771,300 in 2022. That year, deliveries of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y have surpassed 1.7 million.

The most obvious reason for consumer disenchantment is the hassle of charging EVs. Few drivers are willing to plan their lives around finding a charging station and waiting around for their battery to top up. During the nation's recent Arctic blast, motorists found that getting a full charge took even longer.

Is now a good time to buy an EV, or should I wait a year or two? From a cost perspective, yes, it is a good time to buy. Federal and state incentives are bringing certain EVs on par with the cost of gas vehicles.

Does EV car insurance cost more? EVs are insured by the same policies as gas-powered cars and, in principle, you're not charged more simply for driving an EV. But they have higher sticker prices, repairs cost more and fewer repair shops work on them, so monthly premiums can be higher.

As EV penetration accelerates, rapid charging station infrastructure issues have emerged as a tangible problem. Several automakers have said that concerns about driving range and charging infrastructure are increasing. These issues may lead consumers to have second thoughts about buying an EV.

Are electric cars ever going to get cheaper? ›

The cost to make a new electric car could fall to the same level as gas-powered ones as soon as 2027 because of more efficient manufacturing, according to a March 7 report from the technology consulting firm Gartner.

About 60% of EV owners have an annual income of more than $100,000, while only 20% have an annual income of less than $50,000. This disparity in EV ownership can be attributed to a number of factors.

Electric cars do still require some basic maintenance, of course, like service checks and tire rotations. But in general, electric vehicles typically cost half as much to maintain and repair as gas-powered cars.

AAA estimates that the electricity needed to drive 15,000 miles per year in a compact EV costs an average of $546. The organization estimates that with a similar gas-powered vehicle, it would cost $1,255 to drive the same distance. Using those estimates, driving an EV can save you $709 in fuel costs annually.

When it comes strictly down to numbers of miles and years, an EV will likely outlast an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. With regular use, the average lifespan of a gas vehicle is 150,000 miles or eight years, and EVs can last up to 200,000 miles, or about 12 years.

Tesla and BMW completed the top three brands that year, with Tesla reporting some 1.81 million sales. BYD is also the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles in China, based on sales.

Global electric vehicle market highlights:

Tesla regained its position as the best-selling BEV brand in Q1 2024. Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 and BYD's Yuan Plus (Atto 3) were the top-selling BEV models during the period. While BEV sales slowed, PHEV sales surged during Q1 2024, growing by 51% YoY.

Counterpoint said China “remains the dominant force in the BEV market,” with EV sales expected to be about four times that of North America this year. China will hold a commanding 50% share of global EV sales until 2027, according to the report.

1: Tesla Model Y – 1,223,000 (+ 63%)

The Model Y first went on sale in 2020 and it steadily found favour in many markets. Not always the best-selling car in many countries, the Model Y has played the long game by routinely featuring in the top three across a whole variety of countries, which adds up to global success.