Electric cars, U.S. sales rise 7.7% in the third quarter

The U.S. electric-car market is growing again. Sales increased by 7.7% in the third quarter, confirming a recovery after a weaker period.

The figure points to renewed interest in battery-powered mobility in the United States, one of the world’s main electric-vehicle markets. Quarterly growth is positive news for automakers and industry operators, although future performance will depend on prices, incentives and model availability.