The typical used electric car lists for about $23,999 on the US market, with most between $8,950 and $51,500. ForCar reads real asking prices from 494 live electric cars listings, refreshed daily — so you see what they actually cost, by model, budget and year. Free, no signup.
Most popular used electric cars
The electric cars buyers actually shop — with the typical price and how many are listed. Tap any for its full value breakdown.
Most reliable used electric cars
The electric cars that score highest for dependability — fewer problems, lower running costs:
Used electric cars by budget
How many electric cars fit each budget — and where to start looking.
Used electric cars prices by model year
How many electric cars are listed by year — newer years cost more, older years stretch a budget.
| Model year | Listings |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2016 | 22 |
What to look for in a used electric car
Before you buy, use the market to your advantage:
- Check the VINRecalls, salvage or rebuilt titles and accident history hit resale hard. Run a free VIN check →
- Compare to the marketIf the asking price is above the typical for that model, you have room to negotiate. Check if it's a good deal →
- Mind the battery health and rangeOn a used EV, battery degradation matters more than mileage — ask for the state of health and remaining range.
Prices by other types
Used electric cars prices — FAQ
How much does a used electric car cost?
The typical used electric car lists for about $23,999 (the market median), with an average of $27,128. Most fall between $8,950 and $51,500, based on 494 live US listings.
What's the best used electric car?
The most-listed used electric cars are Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model S, so you'll find the widest choice and easiest comparison. For dependability, see the most-reliable list above.
What's the cheapest used electric car?
See the budget tiers above — 57 used electric cars list under $10,000 and 97 under $15,000. The older model years and higher-mileage examples are where the cheapest sit.
Are used electric cars going up or down in price?
ForCar tracks live listing prices continuously, so the figures here reflect the current electric car market rather than a stale book value — updated daily as new listings come in.
What's the difference between price and value?
Price is what electric cars are listed for (what a buyer pays). To value a specific electric car you own, use the free car value calculator.