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U.S. electricity use for electric vehicles increasing at a slower pace in 2026

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1 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Micromobility

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United States

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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. electricity consumption for light-duty electric vehicles is growing more slowly in 2026, rising 8% in the first half compared to 13-24% in previous periods, following the expiration of federal tax credits in September 2025 which caused a 19% drop in new EV sales in early 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must adjust growth expectations and customer acquisition plans for EVs as federal incentives expire and demand slows. The EV electricity market will not expand as fast as before, so rethink your supply chain and sales targets now.

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Micromobilityelectric-vehiclesenergy-demandfederal-tax-creditsus-marketelectricity-consumption