According to the article, the base salary for traditional ICE car sales is around $2,000, with a $300 commission per unit on hot-selling models (and only if you push auto loans; cash purchases might actually result in deductions). However, moving to a new energy vehicle (NEV) company as a salesperson tends to be more rewarding—base salary typically starts at $6,000, with a guaranteed $1,000 commission per car sold. That said, it’s highly competitive and heavily dependent on client resources; many salespeople pivot by leveraging their existing traditional auto client base, enjoying a few months of high earnings on NEVs before the well runs dry. NEV companies are also keen to recruit sales professionals from high-net-worth industries, since crossing over into new segments is the best way to tap fresh customer pools.NIO Salespeople: The Truth Behind Six-Figure Monthly Incomes