Maps and Data

This chart shows the number of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), broken down by model, sold in the United States between 1999 and 2011. HEV sales surged in 2005, by which point the federal government and many states offered tax incentives or rebates to purchasers of HEVs. The Toyota Prius has been the top-selling HEV model since its introduction in 2000; the number of available models grew to more than 30 during the span of a decade. Declines in sales, beginning in 2008, are consistent with overall declines in vehicle sales during the Great Recession. For comparison, see Light-Duty Vehicles Sold in the U.S.