Hybrids And EV Combined Sales In California Closing In On 9% Market Share

According to stats compiled by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), hybrid cars now represent 7% of the market in California, with 59,300 units sold during the first half of 2013. That's up from 6.2% in 2012 and 4.8% in 2011. Somewhat surprisingly, pure electric cars are doing better than plug-in hybrids with 1.1% of the market and 9,708 units vs 0.7% and 5,736 units.

It's interesting to note that: "Tesla Motors took 0.6% share of the total new light-duty vehicle in California in the first half—more than Buick (0.5%); FIAT (0.5%); Land Rover (0.5%); Lincoln (0.3%); and Mitsubishi (0.3%)."

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