Illustrative
Why this market is moving now
- Used EVs hit a record 3.3% of used-vehicle sales in September 2026.
- The used EV price premium over gas, hybrid and plug-in vehicles narrowed to $2,137 from $2,692 in one month.
- Used EV sales grew 35.1% in 2025 and 21.2% in the year to September 2026.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
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| Used EV sales in the US were an estimated 47,862 units in September 2026, up 21.2% from September 2025. | 47,862 vehicles | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| Used EVs reached a record 3.3% of total US used-vehicle sales in September 2026, up from 2.9% in August. | 3.3 % | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| The average listing price for a used EV in the US was $36,767 in September 2026, up 6.4% from a year earlier. | 36,767 USD | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| A used EV cost $2,137 (6.2%) more than a used gas, hybrid or plug-in-hybrid vehicle (ICE+) in September 2026, down from $2,692 in August. | 2,137 USD premium over ICE+ vehicles | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| Used EVs had 35 days of supply in September 2026, down 16.7% from August but 21.3% higher than a year earlier. | 35 days of supply | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| US used EV sales totaled 378,140 units in 2025, up 35.1% from 2024. | 378,140 vehicles | 2025 | Cox Automotive |
| The average used EV listing price was $34,653 in March 2026, down 6.1% from March 2025. | 34,653 USD | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| The average used EV listing price was $38,342 in June 2026, up 7% from a year earlier. | 38,342 USD | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
| The average transaction price of a new EV was $55,842 in September 2026, for comparison with used EV listings. | 55,842 USD (new EV average transaction price) | 2026 | Cox Automotive |
Sources and method
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- Cox Automotive: EV Market Monitor - September 2026 (2026-10-16)
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Used EV sales increased 12.3% month over month and 21.2% year over year in September to an estimated 47,862 units.
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Used EV share rose to a record 3.3% of total used-vehicle sales,
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The average listing price for a used EV declined to $36,767, down 1.8% from August but up 6.4% from a year ago.
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The premium over ICE+ vehicles narrowed to $2,137, or 6.2%,
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Used EV days’ supply decreased to 35 days, down 16.7% month over month, but remained 21.3% higher year over year.
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The average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV increased to $55,842 in September, up 2.3% from August
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- Cox Automotive: EV Market Monitor - December 2025 (2026-01-15)
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For the full year 2025, used EV sales totaled 378,140 units, up 35.1% year over year.
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- Cox Automotive: EV Market Monitor - March 2026 (2026-04-15)
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The average listing price for used EVs was $34,653 in March, down 6.1% year over year.
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- Cox Automotive: EV Market Monitor - June 2026 (2026-07-15)
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The average listing price for a used EV was $38,342 in June, up 3.5% from May and 7% year over year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many used EVs are sold in the US each year?
Cox Automotive reports 378,140 used EVs sold in the US in 2025, up 35.1% from 2024.
What is the average price of a used EV?
Cox Automotive puts the average used EV listing price at $36,767 in September 2026, up 6.4% from a year earlier.
What share of used cars are electric?
Used EVs were a record 3.3% of US used-vehicle sales in September 2026, according to Cox Automotive.
Are used EVs cheaper than used gas cars?
Not on average. Cox Automotive says used EVs carried a $2,137 (6.2%) premium over ICE+ vehicles in September 2026, down from $2,692 in August.
How long do used EVs sit on lots?
Cox Automotive reports 35 days of supply for used EVs in September 2026, 21.3% higher than a year earlier.
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