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The Best-Selling Vehicle in Every U.S. State
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Key Takeaways
- The Ford F-Series is the best-selling vehicle in 29 U.S. states, dominating much of the South and Midwest.
- Tesla’s Model Y leads in California, Nevada, and Washington, reflecting strong EV adoption on the West Coast.
Pickup trucks dominate much of America’s auto market. This map shows the best-selling vehicle in every U.S. state based on 2025 registrations.
While the Ford F-Series leads across most of the country, a few states break from the pattern. In California and parts of the West Coast, the Tesla Model Y tops the rankings, highlighting the growing influence of electric vehicles.
The data for this visualization comes from Edmunds, based on 2025 new vehicle registration data. Logos on the map represent the top-selling model in each state. Notably, the Ford F-Series grouping includes multiple models such as the F-150, F-250, F-350, and F-450.
Why Pickup Trucks Still Dominate America
The Ford F-Series remains America’s best-selling vehicle overall and leads in 29 states. It tops the list across much of the South, Midwest, and Mountain West—including Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Wyoming.
Its dominance reflects the continued strength of full-size pickup trucks, particularly in states with large rural populations, construction industries, and strong truck culture. The Chevrolet Silverado also performs strongly in several states, including Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota.
| State | Best-Selling Car (2025) |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Ford F-Series |
| Alaska | Ford F-Series |
| Arizona | Ford F-Series |
| Arkansas | Ford F-Series |
| California | Tesla Model Y |
| Colorado | Ford F-Series |
| Connecticut | Toyota RAV4 |
| Delaware | Ford F-Series |
| Florida | Ford F-Series |
| Georgia | Ford F-Series |
| Hawaii | Toyota Tacoma |
| Idaho | Ford F-Series |
| Illinois | Honda CR-V |
| Indiana | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Iowa | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Kansas | Ford F-Series |
| Kentucky | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Louisiana | Ford F-Series |
| Maine | Ford F-Series |
| Maryland | Toyota RAV4 |
| Massachusetts | Toyota RAV4 |
| Michigan | Chevrolet Equinox |
| Minnesota | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Mississippi | Ford F-Series |
| Missouri | Ford F-Series |
| Montana | Ford F-Series |
| Nebraska | Ford F-Series |
| Nevada | Tesla Model Y |
| New Hampshire | Ford F-Series |
| New Jersey | Honda CR-V |
| New Mexico | Ford F-Series |
| New York | Honda CR-V |
| North Carolina | Ford F-Series |
| North Dakota | Ford F-Series |
| Ohio | Honda CR-V |
| Oklahoma | Ford F-Series |
| Oregon | Toyota RAV4 |
| Pennsylvania | Honda CR-V |
| Rhode Island | Toyota RAV4 |
| South Carolina | Ford F-Series |
| South Dakota | Ford F-Series |
| Tennessee | Ford F-Series |
| Texas | Ford F-Series |
| Utah | Ford F-Series |
| Vermont | Ford F-Series |
| Virginia | Honda CR-V |
| Washington | Tesla Model Y |
| West Virginia | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Wisconsin | Ford F-Series |
| Wyoming | Ford F-Series |
| District of Columbia | Toyota RAV4 |
Why Tesla Leads on the West Coast
California stands apart. The Tesla Model Y is the state’s best-selling vehicle, reflecting the rapid adoption of electric vehicles on the West Coast.
About 25% of U.S. retail registrations are electrified vehicles, but that figure climbs to nearly 50% in California. Nevada and Washington also list the Tesla Model Y as their top seller, signaling broader EV momentum on the West Coast.
SUVs Lead in Urban and Coastal States
Compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V dominate in several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. The RAV4 leads in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia.
Meanwhile, the Honda CR-V tops states such as Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These models offer fuel efficiency, practicality, and versatility—key factors in densely populated regions.
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