Used EV Prices Could Start Going Back Up - Here's What To Know

As tariffs make EVs more expensive in the U.S. - and demand for cars continues to grow (especially EVs), we're expecting the prices of used EVs to start going up quite dramatically, especially considering that searches for used EVs are now at an all-time high. (And sure, used EV prices are 40% lower than they were during the early days of the pandemic, but again, we think there's evidence to suggest that's about to change. So today, we're reminding folks where the market currently is, where we think it's going, and offering some tips and trips for both buyers and sellers of used EVs. ---- 00:00 - Introduction 02:34 - Where the market lies right now 04:53 - Lower priced models are increasing in value more quickly than more expensive ones 06:24 - YMMV 08:04 - De-contenting Vehicles 11:29 - The elon Effect 13:26 - Tips for buyers and sellers 15:16 - Battery health 16:44 - Good photos! 17:46 - Buying advice 19:26 - Final thoughts 20:02 - Thanks, and Goodbye! ------ Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield. Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott Camera, Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music supplied through Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2025 ----- Links: PLEASE help support the channel (if you are going to use Amazon) by using our Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm As amazon affiliates, we will earn money from qualifying purchases made using this code. ----- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC675NhQ4EU5TzwCMwYp5XCw/join This video was made possible thanks to the kind donations of our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Join them in supporting us. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved Buy the team a coffee -- or a meal! https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved Donate using bitcoin: BC1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH Support us by buying some merch at https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/shop Follow our 'second' channel - Transport Evolved Take Two, at https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/U3tnkGNfCA Follow the show on Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ Follow the show on PeerTube: transport_evolved_main@peertube.tv Use the TE Aptera referral code - i.refs.cc/zz56EbIi - but watch our explainer video FIRST: https://youtu.be/mwzwEssgqNI Sign up for EnergySage at https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262