Summary
The prices for used Tesla cars increased after the U.S. government's clean-vehicle tax credits ended on September 30, 2025. While the overall market for used electric vehicles (EVs) weakened, Tesla's used car prices actually went up, contrasting with declines in other brands.
Key Facts
- After the tax credit ended, the average price for used Tesla cars rose by 4.3% from late September 2025 to January 2026.
- Tesla's Model X and Model S saw significant price increases, with Model X rising by 10.3% and Model S by 8.5%.
- The overall used EV market saw a decrease, with non-Tesla EV prices falling by 3.6% during the same period.
- Used Tesla sales in January 2026 were strong, with 12,416 units sold, leading the market over brands like Audi and Ford.
- The share of used EVs among 1–5-year-old vehicles dropped from 3.5% in September 2025 to 2.8% in January 2026.
- Cox Automotive reported a 21.2% year-over-year increase in used EV sales in January 2026.
- iSeeCars noted that luxury EV models, which are less price-sensitive, saw price increases due to less reliance on tax credits.
