1.1 million all-electric vehicles were registered in the United States. On-road transportation greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.6 percent. Vehicle crashes killed 42,915 people.
Key Takeaways
- 1.1 million EVs were registered in the U.S. in 2023 (all-electric, including BEVs)
- 2.5 million public chargers were available globally in 2023 (context)
- On-road transportation greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.6% from 2021 to 2022
- Alcohol-impaired driving deaths were 10,142 in 2022
- 7.1% of rural households had no vehicle access in 2022 (share of households without a vehicle by location).
- 6.6% of new light-duty vehicle sales were electric in 2023 (battery-electric + plug-in hybrid share).
- EV market share reached 7.4% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2023 (quarterly sales share).
- Hybrid electric vehicles represented 19.2% of U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales in 2023 (hybrid share of sales).
- Diesel accounted for 6.6% of on-road fuel energy use in 2022 in the U.S. (on-road fuel energy share).
- Renewables accounted for 7.0% of transportation fuel consumption in 2022 in the U.S. (renewable share of transportation fuels).
- In 2023, U.S. transportation energy consumption totaled 28.8 quadrillion Btu (energy consumption in transportation sector).
- U.S. vehicle fatalities were 42,915 in 2021 (number of people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes).
- Motorcyclist fatalities were 5,389 in 2022 (number of motorcyclists killed).
- The insurance industry estimated that the average cost per injury claim for autos was $18,350 in 2023 (average injury claim cost).
- The average comprehensive claim severity for autos was $2,400 in 2023 (avg comprehensive claim payout).
In 2023, EVs reached 7.4% of new U.S. light duty sales while roadway and safety burdens continued rising.
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01 · Category
Electrification1 stats
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1.1 million EVs were registered in the U.S. in 2023 (all-electric, including BEVs)
Interpretation
Electrification Interpretation
The U.S. reached 1.1 million registered all-electric EVs in 2023, signaling clear momentum in vehicle electrification.
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Charging Infrastructure1 stats
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2.5 million public chargers were available globally in 2023 (context)
Interpretation
Charging Infrastructure Interpretation
In 2023, the availability of about 2.5 million public chargers worldwide shows that charging infrastructure is expanding but still represents a relatively limited global base that U.S. vehicle growth will need to rely on.
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Fuel Economy & Emissions1 stats
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On-road transportation greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.6% from 2021 to 2022
Interpretation
Fuel Economy & Emissions Interpretation
U.S. on-road transportation greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.6% from 2021 to 2022, a sign that fuel economy and emissions improvements have not yet kept pace with rising emissions in the vehicle fleet.
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Safety & Compliance1 stats
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Alcohol-impaired driving deaths were 10,142 in 2022
Interpretation
Safety & Compliance Interpretation
In 2022, alcohol-impaired driving accounted for 10,142 deaths, underscoring that safety and compliance efforts remain critical for reducing fatalities tied to impaired driving.
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Fleet Access1 stats
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7.1% of rural households had no vehicle access in 2022 (share of households without a vehicle by location).
Interpretation
Fleet Access Interpretation
In 2022, 7.1% of rural households reported having no vehicle access, underscoring that fleet access gaps remain a meaningful issue outside urban areas.
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Powertrain Trends4 stats
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6.6% of new light-duty vehicle sales were electric in 2023 (battery-electric + plug-in hybrid share).
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EV market share reached 7.4% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2023 (quarterly sales share).
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Hybrid electric vehicles represented 19.2% of U.S. new light-duty vehicle sales in 2023 (hybrid share of sales).
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The U.S. electric vehicle stock (BEV+PHEV) increased by 57% from 2021 to 2022 (growth in plug-in stock).
Interpretation
Powertrain Trends Interpretation
Powertrain Trends are clearly accelerating as electrified options take a larger share of new sales, with 6.6% of new light-duty vehicles being electric in 2023 and EV market share rising to 7.4% by Q4 2023 alongside hybrids reaching 19.2% of sales.
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Energy Use4 stats
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Diesel accounted for 6.6% of on-road fuel energy use in 2022 in the U.S. (on-road fuel energy share).
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Renewables accounted for 7.0% of transportation fuel consumption in 2022 in the U.S. (renewable share of transportation fuels).
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In 2023, U.S. transportation energy consumption totaled 28.8 quadrillion Btu (energy consumption in transportation sector).
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Average miles driven per registered vehicle were 11,297 miles in 2021 (VMT per registered vehicle).
Interpretation
Energy Use Interpretation
From the energy use perspective, the U.S. transportation system still relies largely on non-renewable fuels with renewables at just 7.0% of transportation fuel consumption in 2022 and diesel at 6.6% of on-road fuel energy use, even though total transportation energy consumption reached 28.8 quadrillion Btu in 2023.
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Safety & Risk2 stats
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U.S. vehicle fatalities were 42,915 in 2021 (number of people killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes).
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Motorcyclist fatalities were 5,389 in 2022 (number of motorcyclists killed).
Interpretation
Safety & Risk Interpretation
Despite overall road safety efforts, motorcyclists still accounted for 5,389 fatalities in 2022, and with 42,915 U.S. deaths in 2021, the Safety and Risk data underscore that serious crash harm remains a major nationwide concern.
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Cost & Insurance9 stats
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The insurance industry estimated that the average cost per injury claim for autos was $18,350in 2023 (average injury claim cost).
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The average comprehensive claim severity for autos was $2,400in 2023 (avg comprehensive claim payout).
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The average collision claim severity for autos was $3,200in 2023 (avg collision claim payout).
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The average annual premium for auto insurance was $2,014in 2022 (average premium).
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Auto insurance premiums increased by 8.6% in 2022 (year-over-year change).
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Roadway congestion delays cost Americans $168 billion in 2023 (estimated congestion cost).
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Average transaction price for new vehicles was $47,000in 2023 (average sale price).
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Average used car price was $24,500in 2023 (average used vehicle price).
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The U.S. average retail diesel fuel price was $4.00per gallon in 2023 (average annual price).
Interpretation
Cost & Insurance Interpretation
For the Cost and Insurance angle, rising auto insurance costs are being compounded by high claim payouts, with the average annual premium reaching $2,014 in 2022 after an 8.6% year over year increase, alongside major injury claims averaging $18,350 in 2023 and collision and comprehensive severities of $3,200 and $2,400 respectively.
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Infrastructure & Charging3 stats
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U.S. fast-charging ports totaled 45,000 in 2023 (DC fast charging).
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The U.S. had 1.95 million chargers in 2023 when counting workplace and residential as reported by AFDC (charger count, all types).
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In 2023, 41% of EV drivers reported charging at work at least sometimes (share reporting workplace charging).
Interpretation
Infrastructure & Charging Interpretation
With 45,000 U.S. DC fast-charging ports in 2023 alongside 1.95 million overall chargers, and 41% of EV drivers saying they charge at work at least sometimes, charging infrastructure is clearly expanding beyond public outlets into everyday workplace support.
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Safety Outcomes3 stats
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2.4 million people were injured in U.S. traffic crashes in 2022 (non-fatal injuries).
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42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the United States in 2021 (fatalities).
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75% of passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022 were unbelted or had an unknown belt status (belt use status among fatalities; estimate from NHTSA’s FARS-based analysis).
Interpretation
Safety Outcomes Interpretation
In the U.S. safety outcomes show the scale of harm, with 2.4 million non-fatal injuries in 2022 and 42,915 fatalities in 2021, and in 2022 about 75% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed were unbelted or had an unknown seat belt status.
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Ev Penetration1 stats
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7.4 million total EVs (BEV+PHEV) were on U.S. roads in 2022 (cumulative plug-in vehicle stock).
Interpretation
Ev Penetration Interpretation
In the context of EV penetration, the U.S. reached 7.4 million total plug-in vehicles on the road in 2022, showing steady adoption of both BEVs and PHEVs.
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Financing & Ownership1 stats
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Auto loan delinquency rates were 3.6% for loans 60+ days past due in Q4 2024 (credit performance metric).
Interpretation
Financing & Ownership Interpretation
In the Financing & Ownership space, auto loan delinquency for loans 60+ days past due stood at 3.6% in Q4 2024, signaling a relatively contained level of credit strain among vehicle borrowers.
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Cost & Spending3 stats
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On average, consumers spent $4,355per household on transportation in 2023 (total transportation outlays).
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Auto insurance expenditure per insured vehicle averaged $1,522in 2023 (aggregate spending divided by count of insured vehicles; estimate from NAIC market data summary).
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Vehicle theft losses totaled $7.3 billion in 2022 in the U.S. (estimated direct losses from theft, including components).
Interpretation
Cost & Spending Interpretation
In 2023, U.S. households spent $4,355 per household on transportation while auto insurance alone averaged $1,522 per insured vehicle and theft losses added $7.3 billion in 2022, showing that vehicle ownership costs and related risks are accumulating across multiple spending categories.
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Fleet Scale1 stats
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11.8% of U.S. households had no vehicle access in 2022 (national share).
Interpretation
Fleet Scale Interpretation
In 2022, 11.8% of U.S. households had no vehicle access, showing that even at the national fleet scale level a significant share of households was effectively outside vehicle ownership.
report visual · Key figures
EV growth and adoption signals
U.S. plug-in vehicle ownership is rising, alongside improving charger availability.
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1.1 million EVs were registered in the U.S. in 2023 (all-electric, including BEVs)
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7.4 million total EVs (BEV+PHEV) were on U.S. roads in 2022 (cumulative plug-in vehicle stock).
57%
The U.S. electric vehicle stock (BEV+PHEV) increased by 57% from 2021 to 2022 (growth in plug-in stock).
1.95
The U.S. had 1.95 million chargers in 2023 when counting workplace and residential as reported by AFDC (charger count, a
45,000
U.S. fast-charging ports totaled 45,000 in 2023 (DC fast charging).
source-verifiedepa.gov · iea.org · afdc.energy.gov · nrel.gov2023
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