Analyst: ZEV share growing but Oregon still trails California and Washington

Jun 16, 2026

A Union of Concerned Scientists analyst told the committee that ZEVs were 7.5% of U.S. medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales in 2025; Oregon's share was about 10% while California and Washington were significantly higher. He said new long-range tractor models are starting to change the market dynamic.

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Sam Wilson, senior vehicles analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists, gave the committee a national and regional market update for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.

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