Cadillac Leads Legacy Automakers with 28% EV Sales in 2025

One out of every three and a half Cadillacs sold in America last year was fully electric, proving that traditional automakers can succeed in the electric revolution.

Cadillac topped all legacy brands in 2025 with 28% of its sales being electric vehicles. Audi came in second at 18.2%, followed closely by Porsche at 18%.

The numbers reveal something interesting about America's electric transition. Premium brands are racing ahead while affordable, mass-market brands lag behind.

BMW reached nearly 11% electric sales, while Acura hit 9% and Volvo achieved 8.9%. Volkswagen rounded out the leaders at 8.6%, though it operates more as a premium brand in America than it does overseas.

When you look at entire auto groups, Volkswagen Group led the pack with 12.7% of sales being electric. That's roughly one out of every eight cars sold wearing a VW Group badge, which includes Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen.

BMW Group followed at 10.7%, or about one in nine vehicles. Among big mainstream brands, GM managed 5.9% electric sales while Hyundai-Kia reached 5.6%.

The fourth quarter told a tougher story. Sales dropped across the board after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit was eliminated, causing buyers to rush their purchases into the third quarter instead.

Even with the slowdown, Cadillac stayed strong at 26.9% electric sales in Q4. Porsche held steady at 15.2%, showing these brands built real momentum rather than just riding a temporary wave.

The Ripple Effect

These numbers matter beyond bragging rights. Every legacy automaker that proves electric vehicles can sell profitably makes the entire industry's transition easier and faster.

Japanese automakers remained noticeably absent from the top rankings, lagging far behind their American, German, and Korean competitors. Their hesitation creates an opening for others to grab market share.

The data shows that American car buyers will choose electric when automakers give them compelling options at the right price points. Premium buyers are already making the switch in meaningful numbers.

As more affordable electric models hit dealership lots in coming years, those mass-market percentages should start climbing. The premium brands are showing it's possible.

The electric future isn't coming anymore—it's already here for nearly three in ten Cadillac buyers.