Prices as of October 2026
The case for a used EV in 2026 is running cost and specific bargains, not a lower sticker across the board: a used Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt can be had for well under $20,000. Below: what 10 popular used EVs are listed for by model year, and the one thing to check on each.
| Model | Typical asking price | Price range by year | Biggest thing to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used Nissan Leaf | about $16,600 | $6,500 to $20,000 | battery health on an air-cooled pack, and whether CHAdeMO-only fast charging fits your life |
| Used Chevy Bolt | about $18,000 | $13,500 to $21,500 | proof the battery recall was fixed, and what warranty the new modules carry |
| Used Hyundai Kona Electric | about $21,000 | $16,500 to $25,000 | whether a 2019-2020 car actually got its battery inspected or replaced under the recall |
| Used Kia Niro EV | about $22,000 | $16,500 to $24,500 | recall completion (the 2022 battery safety plug, the 2020 coolant-leak unit) and a battery health reading, since little public battery data exists |
| Used Volkswagen ID.4 | about $22,800 | $18,500 to $25,500 | VW's 2025-2026 high voltage battery recalls on 2023-2026 cars, one of which has no remedy yet and caps charging at 80% |
| Used Tesla Model 3 | about $25,000 | $19,500 to $39,000 | battery health and which Model 3 generation you are driving |
| Used Hyundai Ioniq 5 | about $27,200 | $22,000 to $32,500 | the ICCU recall work (12-volt charging unit) and the extended ICCU warranty |
| Used Ford Mustang Mach-E | about $30,200 | $23,000 to $32,500 | the high voltage battery junction box (contactor) recall on 2021-2022 cars and the open rear-differential recall on 2021-2023 |
| Used Chevrolet Equinox EV | about $26,600 | $25,000 to $29,000 | tire and pedestrian-alert recalls, and an honest answer that long-run battery data does not exist yet |
| Used Tesla Model Y | about $32,600 | $26,000 to $40,000 | the heat pump and climate system on 2020-2022 cars, plus the suspension and brake recalls |
Used EV prices are up about 8% year over year, but they have eased since June: Cox's average used-EV listing price was $37,832 in July (down 1.2% month over month) and $37,441 in August 2026 (down 1.0%, up 8.2% from a year earlier).
Used EVs now cost MORE than comparable used gas and hybrid cars on average. The case for a used EV in 2026 is running cost and specific bargains (Bolt, Leaf, early Ioniq 5 and ID.4), not a lower sticker price across the board.
Running costs are where an EV wins back the difference: see what charging costs versus gas in your state, and our honest take on whether used EVs are cheaper than gas cars.
More on what ended and what is left: EV tax credit 2026.
| State | Program | Used EV amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | PG&E Pre-Owned EV Rebate | $1,000 standard / $4,000 income-qualified | active; standard tier needs a complete application by Nov 11, 2026, income-qualified only from Nov 12; apply within 90 days of purchase |
| California | SCE, SDG&E, LADWP used-EV rebates | SCE $1,000/$4,000; SDG&E $1,000/$4,000; LADWP $1,500/$4,000 | active per repo review |
| California | MyFirstEV instant rebate (first ZEV, no income cap) | $1,750 used, certified pre-owned only, $25k cap | CARB page (updated 8/31/2026): Ford available for used; Tesla closed; Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan available for new only |
| New Mexico | Clean Car Income Tax Credit (refundable) | $2,500 used EV for tax years 2024 to 2026, then $1,850 (2027), $1,225 (2028), $800 (2029) | active; used car must be $25,000 or less, model year at least 2 years old, certified with a 1-year+ dealer warranty, bought from a New Mexico-licensed dealer |
| Illinois | Illinois EPA EV Rebate (CEJA) | $2,000 standard / $4,000 low-income | FY2027 cycle open Aug 1 to Dec 31, 2026; $14M appropriated; used EV up to $80,000 from an Illinois dealer; apply within 180 days; out-of-state dealer or out-of-state delivery not eligible |
| Delaware | Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate | $2,500 used BEV, $1,000 used PHEV | active; used price cap about $40,000 (KBB Fair Purchase Price); apply within 90 days; amounts fixed from May 1, 2026 until program re-evaluation |
| Oregon | Charge Ahead Rebate (low and moderate income) | used BEV at least $2,500, up to $4,000 (30% of price) | purchase window Aug 25 to Nov 4, 2026; waitlist if funds run out |
| Maine | Efficiency Maine low and moderate income rebate | $3,000 low-income / $2,000 moderate-income | active per page (no funding level shown); used car $50,000 or less, 2020+ model year in 2026, 72,000 miles or less |
| Rhode Island | DRIVE EV | $2,500 used BEV (used price cap $55,000) | active per repo review, first-come first-served |
| Colorado | Vehicle Exchange Colorado (income-qualified, needs a trade-in) and Black Hills Energy income-qualified rebate | VXC $6,000 used; Black Hills up to $2,500 | active per repo review; Colorado has no general used-EV credit |
| Connecticut | CHEAPR Rebate+ (income-qualified) | $5,000 used BEV | income-capped per repo review |
| Massachusetts | MOR-EV used (income-qualified) | $3,500 | income-capped per repo review; mor-ev.org home page did not state the used amount |
| Vermont | Green Mountain Power and Burlington Electric (utilities) | GMP $1,000 used; Burlington $1,300 used EV or PHEV | valid through 12/31/2026 per repo review; state MileageSmart used program is exhausted |
| Washington | Clark Public Utilities (income-qualified) | up to $2,000 on a $5,000 to $20,000 used EV registered in Clark County | active per repo review; WA state instant rebate is closed |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Power (coastal and southeast MS) | $750 used BEV | active per repo review |
| Alaska | AP&T AMP-UP (rural Southeast/Interior) | $500 new or used BEV | active per repo review |
The full walk-through: the used EV checklist, and how long EV batteries last.
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Among the 10 we track, the Nissan Leaf starts lowest, from about $6,500 for older model years, followed by the Chevy Bolt from about $13,500. Check battery health closely on the cheapest cars.
The Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Credit (25E) is not available for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025. A vehicle acquired on or before that date (binding written contract plus a payment) still qualifies even if placed in service later. Some states and utilities still pay on used EVs; see the table above.
Geotab (about 22,700 EVs, 21 models; press release Jan 13 2026; blog Apr 28 2026): average battery degradation is 2.3% a year, up from 1.8% in Geotab's earlier study (Geotab's page dates that study 2023 in one place and 2024 in another). Cars that DC fast charge on under 12% of sessions lose 1.5% a year; over 12% lose 2.5% a year. Hot-climate cars lose about 0.4% a year more than mild-climate cars. Ask for a battery health reading on any car you consider.
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