In 2021, roughly 4.6% of new light passenger vehicle sales in the US were electric vehicles (EVs), including both full battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While less than 5 out of 100 new vehicles purchased being electric may not sound impressive, this EV sales share is nearly double the 2.4 percent from 2020 — and up from 0% in 2010. So, where do EVs sit in the market today, how far have we come, and what does the future look like for EVs in the US? In this first article of an ongoing series about EVs and, more specifically, the role of EV charging, I’ll dive into “EVs by the numbers” to set the foundation for future articles.