Used electric vehicles are selling nearly two weeks faster than gas-powered cars in the United States even as prices rise, according to InsideEVs.
Here's what to know
Used hybrid prices increased 4.8%, while used gasoline car prices remained mostly unchanged, rising just 0.3%.
An iSeeCars analysis of September sales found that used EV prices rose 9.8% compared with September 2025.
Despite these price increases, used EVs remained on dealer lots for 41.9 days on average, compared with 54.8 days for gasoline cars — a difference of nearly 13 days.
EVs sold 10.1% faster than in September 2025, while gasoline cars took 19.9% longer to sell.
Audi's Q4 E-tron Sportback ranked first among the fastest-selling pre-owned EVs, with Toyota's electric SUV second and the Lexus RZ 300e third.
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Tesla did not have a single model among the 10 fastest-selling models in iSeeCars' rankings.
More background
Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iSeeCars, identified both gas prices and changes in federal support as probable factors behind the sales uptick.
"Ongoing higher fuel prices are likely driving the shift, though the EV segment has also recovered from the demand turbulence caused by the loss of federal incentives a year ago."
Limited model variety and much smaller inventory narrow choices for used-EV buyers compared with those shopping for gas-powered vehicles.
InsideEVs cited Autotrader listings for 1,384,383 used gas and diesel vehicles nationwide, compared with just 44,434 used EVs.
Tesla's price increases could help explain its absence from the fastest-selling list.
Used Model S prices rose 22%, while Model X prices increased 18% — the largest increases across all types of used vehicles.
What can be done?
Beyond the three leaders, the Polestar 2, BMW iX, and Honda Prologue also appeared among the 10 fastest-selling electric models in iSeeCars' rankings.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ took the longest to sell by a wide margin, with the GMC Sierra EV next, ahead of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Volvo EX90.
The Hummer EV also ranked among the slowest sellers.
InsideEVs observed that the Escalade IQ's high cost was a particular obstacle.
"These pricing shifts reflect significantly different year-over-year trends across drivetrains," Brauer explained in an iSeeCars press release.
Where can I learn more?
Higher used EV prices haven't erased the discounts available on some models. These stories explore savings on used EVs, European lease pricing, and deals on used Prologue models.
• Used EV owners see a potential buying window in 2026 despite current prices.
• In Europe, EVs hold their value better than lease pricing assumptions suggest.
• Honda Prologue models once priced near $60,000 now sell used for under $25,000.
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