Used EV sales surge as fuel costs drive buyer interest

A growing number of Americans are finding refuge from soaring fuel prices in a used-car market that’s awash in affordable EVs that automakers struggled to sell at higher prices when they were new.

First covered Jun 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Coverage

14d via Bluesky E&E News: Used EV sales surge in US car market strained by $200 gas bills — A growing number of Americans are finding refuge from soaring fuel prices in a used-car market that’s awash in affordable EVs that automakers struggled to sell…

Discussion

Bluesky: @volts.wtf David Roberts · 18d ago · 231 ♥ Nearly 40% of used EVs on dealer lots are now priced under $25K, with over a million more entering the market by late 2027. Good time to buy a used EV!

Appeared in: 2026-06-13 (#4) · 2026-06-14 (#19)

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