Feature Image: July 2023, Christian Gomes, owner of Ford of Claremont, donates a Ford F-150 Lightning to the Claremont Police Department.
Recent research from Cox Automotive, an NHADA Diamond-Level partner, indicates electric vehicle inventory is rising. Dealerships across brands are stocking up on EVs to meet customers’ needs. In August, NADA reported that franchised dealers have sold over one million electric vehicles and are up 72% in sales compared to last year.
By the Numbers:
Source: Cox Automotive Forecast (June, 2023)
- 90,000 units: U.S. EV inventory
- Compare: EV inventory last year was around 21,000 units.
- 92.2 days of supply: average inventory of EVs available at dealerships.
- Compare: overall, new car inventory was at about 54 days of supply.
- 343%: increase in EV inventory from a year ago
- $10,000: decrease in average cost of EVs
In New Hampshire, NHADA members, state agencies and other non-profits have held several events in the community to showcase electric vehicles.
- Drive Electric NH EV Expo in Exeter on June 3, 2023
The Unitil Facility hosted this great event in Exeter to test drive an EV, learn about new vehicles and connect with fellow EV enthusiasts!
- Green Your Fleet Event at NH Motor Speedway on June 9, 2023
New England’s largest clean vehicle and infrastructure demonstration event! Green Your Fleet spotlighted alternative and renewable fuels, electric vehicles and their infrastructure, and by doing this, helps to grow the accessibility and availability of EVs.
- 11th Annual Concord NH Drive Electric Week Event on Sept. 23, 2023, 9 AM-1 PM
Attendees came to see and learn about EVs and the many exciting new models, including electric SUVs and pickup trucks, that are now available.
- 2023 Apple Harvest Day Dover Electric Vehicle Show (Dover, NH) on Oct. 7, 2023, 12 PM-3 PM
Apple Harvest Day’s EV Show was yet another day to celebrate Dover 400, and what better time to introduce drivers to their best alternative for the 21st century! Many had yet to see an EV up close, let alone speak with a knowledgeable driver. Here was an opportunity to share your experience with some 50,000 visitors to Apple Harvest Day (AHD). AHD was extra special this year as it was part of the Dover 400 celebration.
If you have questions on the electric vehicle topic, don’t hesitate to contact me personally at dbennett@nhada.com or (603) 224-2369.
