Shopping for a used EV? These 10 had the biggest jumps in sales

• Used electric vehicle sales saw a nearly 30% increase in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.
• Rising new car and gas prices are driving more consumers to consider purchasing a used EV.
• The average price for a used EV is around $28,000, which is less than the average for both new and used gas-powered cars.

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 iX typically retains 46% 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% 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% 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% 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% 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% its value over a five-year period.

EPA estimated battery range: 321 miles