California car buyers are favoring hybrids over EVs, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) and initially reported by Automotive News.The Tesla Model Y is California's overall bestselling vehicle so far, but the Toyota Camry, which is only offered as a hybrid, takes second place.In the first half of 2026, hybrid cars made up 22.1 percent of new car registrations, while EVs have comprised 15.9 percent.