Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Newly off‑lease Chevy Bolts (typically 2020–2023 model years returning in 2026) are selling in the mid‑teens, with most retail transactions clustering around $14,000–$15,500 depending on mileage and battery/recall histor
Used EVs Break Records While Sales of New EVs Plummet
15 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from New Atlas
New Cox Automotive study finds EV sales hit 93,500 in Q1 2026, up 12% year over year, while new EV sales plunged 28% after the federal $7,500 tax credit ended. Faster depreciation makes used EVs far cheaper, with 44% under $25K and prices now within $1,300 of ICE cars. A surge of lease returns from 2023–25 is flooding dealer lots, boosting supply and pushing prices down.
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