Car thieves in the United States seem to be steering clear of electric vehicles, according to new data.
Over a million cars were stolen across the country in 2023, but statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reveal that electric cars are rarely targeted.
According to Axios, four out of the six least stolen car models in the US are electric.
While there are about 49 car thefts per 100,000 vehicles nationwide, the rate is significantly lower for electric models like the Tesla Model 3.
In fact, only one in 100,000 Tesla Model 3s was reported stolen.
The Tesla Model Y, along with the Model 3, ranks among the vehicles that car thieves avoid most.
On the other hand, traditional fuel-powered cars remain the primary targets.
The GMC Sierra is the most frequently stolen car, with 227 thefts per 100,000 vehicles, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado, which sees 96 thefts per 100,000.
Luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are popular among thieves, and individual parts of these cars are also highly sought after.
