Mapped: What Americans Want in a Car, According to Search Trends

What do you imagine when you envision a car? You may be thinking of a convertible, but others may want a simple sedan or coupe. It’s impossible to know what type of car is on everyone’s mind, but search trends can give us a broad idea. After examining trending car searches across the U.S., Google created a map that reveals which vehicles types each state is generally interested in. 

1. People Are Searching for These Car Types the Most 
2. The Most-Searched Car Type in All 50 States

People Are Searching for These Car Types the Most 

The search trends break down into three broad categories:

• Best electric car
  
• Best convertible
  
• Best sedan

Searches for the best sedans are most popular among the public. But what makes a sedan a sedan? The vehicle body style is typically distinguished by its three-box design, where the engine bay, passenger cabin, and trunk space are all separated from each other. A sedan usually also has four doors and comes in many sizes, ranging from compact to full-sized. Some of the highest-rated sedans of the year, according to the car-speciality magazine Car and Driver, are the 2025 Honda Civic and the 2025 Honda Accord.

The second-most popular search query was for the best convertibles, which dominated in 12 states. The vehicle is perfect for those who want to feel the wind through their hair as they’re cruising down the highway. Several southern states where you can keep the top down year-round, such as Louisiana and Mississippi, are most interested in convertibles. Edmunds recently rated the 2025 Ford Mustang one of the best convertibles, with a score of 7.9 out of 10.

Electric vehicles round out this list, with 10 states searching for these types of cars. These machines typically have a smaller carbon footprint compared to their gasoline-guzzling counterparts. As a result, those who care about decreasing emissions may opt for an electric vehicle. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that many states—like Oregon, Washington, and California—with cities that prioritize green living are hotspots for electric car searches. The 2025 Volvo EX30 and the 2025 Kia EV9 were among the best-rated electric vehicles this year, per Car and Driver.

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