National

Where EVs are most common

Share of households with an electric vehicle

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Brad Jennings/Axios

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America's electric-car boom leaves renters behind

A heat table that compares the share of homeowner and renter households reporting at least one electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2025. California leads at 17.7% for homeowners and 8.9% for renters. The U.S. stands at 6.4% and 3.6%. Homeowner rates exceed renter rates in every location. Homeowner rates exceed renter rates in every location shown.

Share of homeowner and renter households reporting at least one electric vehicle

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 American Community Survey 1-year estimates; Table: Russell Contreras/Axios

Closer

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Axios Generate

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