There’s been an uptick in interest in used electric vehicles as drivers are reeling from rising new-car and gas prices.
Used EV sales were up nearly 30% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to same three-month period in 2025, according to a new report from the website CarGurus.com.
The finding comes as the average price for new cars reached $49,353 in February 2026, which is the most recent data available, according to Cox Automotive. By comparison, the average price of a used EV in the US is around $28,000–$29,000, according to Recharged.com, while the average used gas car price was over $29,099, according to Cars.com.
The finding also comes as the national average gas price rose to $4.14 per gallon on April 7, according to the AAA Auto Club. That figure is up from a national average of $3.41 one month ago on March 6.
The USA TODAY Cars team took a look at the 10 used EV models that CarGurus said had the biggest sales increases in the first quarter of 2026.
1. Chevy Equinox EV
Average Used Price: $26,919
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 1223.7%
How well it holds its value: A Chevrolet Equinox EV typically retains 43% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 319 miles
2. Hyundai Ioniq 5
Average Used Price: $26,095
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 152.7%
How well it holds its value: A Hyundai Ioniq 5 typically retains 40% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 259–318 miles, depending on trim.
3. BMW iX
Average Used Price: $61,949
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 113%
How well it holds its value: A BMW iX typically retains 38% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 264–383 miles, depending on trim.
4. Cadillac LYRIQ
Average Used Price: $44,274
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 97.8%
How well it holds its value: A Cadillac LYRIQ typically retains 45% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 308 miles
5. BMW i4
Average Used Price: $40,451
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 86.7%
How well it holds its value: A BMW i4 typically retains 46% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 250–307 miles, depending on trim.
6. Kia EV6
Average Used Price: $25,974
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 79.8%
How well it holds its value: A Kia EV6 typically retains 59% of its initial value after a five-year period.
Estimated battery range: 270–319 miles, depending on trim.
7. Nissan Ariya
Average Used Price: $23,378
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 71.3%
How well it holds its value: A Nissan Ariya typically retains 37% of its value over a five-year period.
EPA estimated battery range: 289 miles
8. Volkswagen ID.4
Average Used Price: $21,168
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 46.9%
How well it holds its value: A VW ID.4 typically retains 40% of its value over a five-year period.
EPA estimated battery range: 291 miles
9. Ford Mustang Mach-E
Average Used Price: $31,960
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 26.3%
How well it holds its value: A Mustang Mach-E typically retains 43% of its value over a five-year period.
EPA estimated battery range: 320 miles
10. Tesla Model Y
Average Used Price: $27,734
First quarter used sales growth from 2025 to 2026: 25.4%
How well it holds its value: A Model Y typically retains 38–40% of its value over a five-year period.
EPA estimated battery range: 321 miles
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shopping for a used EV? These 10 had the biggest jumps in sales
Reporting by Keith Laing, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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