Nissan US EV sales fall 84 per cent year on year in Q3 2026, with only 638 units sold
By Eve
Nissan sold just 638 all-electric vehicles in the United States during Q3 2026, an 84 per cent decline from the previous year, according to EVChargingStations.com. EVs represented only 0.3 per cent of the brand's total volume, putting 2026 on track to be Nissan's worst year for EV sales since the Leaf launched in 2010, despite the model being among the most affordable electric cars available.
Why it matters
Nissan's collapse in the US EV market signals a major OEM struggling to compete in electrification, which may reduce demand for charging infrastructure partnerships and site development tied to Nissan dealerships or fleet programmes. The sharp decline also reflects broader competitive pressures that could reshape which automakers drive charging network expansion.
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- “Nissan Is on Track for Its Worst Year of EV Sales: Q3 2026 Report”
- Published
- 17 October 2026
- Updated
- 18 October 2026
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