Used Electric Vehicle Sales Have Accelerated
Pre-owned electric trucks are selling at double the speed of traditional gasoline vehicles nationwide.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Used electric vehicle sales have surged across the United States as consumer demand for more affordable EVs increases. Used Ford F-150 Lightning trucks are currently selling in approximately 20 days, significantly faster than the 40-day average for typical used cars.
Why it matters
High gasoline prices are pushing consumers toward electric options that now reach price parity with pre-owned gasoline cars. Used models provide a more accessible entry point for buyers following the expiration of federal EV subsidies in September 2025.
Used Ford F-150 Lightning trucks are currently priced at 50 to 60 percent of their original sticker price. While typical used cars take 40 days to sell, these electric trucks clear inventory in just 20 days.
The players
Ford
Ford is a major American automotive manufacturer currently expanding its electric vehicle lineup.
The details
Dealers are increasingly retaining used electric trucks for their own inventory rather than wholesaling them, as shoppers focus on the total cost of ownership. This shift reflects a move toward more affordable price points compared to new electric models.
Timeline
In 2012, a Chevy Volt cost more than $40,000.
Federal subsidies for electric vehicles expired in September 2025.
Used electric vehicle prices rose across the US in October 2026.
Ford plans to introduce the Fathom electric truck in 2027.
Roadmap
This trend marks a pivot as the automotive industry moves toward price parity between electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. Automakers like Ford are shifting production strategies, planning to introduce more accessible models like the Fathom to capture the growing midsize market.
Used electric vehicle buyers can now find options at more competitive price points compared to expensive new models. Drivers should monitor local dealership inventory closely, as the high turnover rate for electric trucks means available units sell twice as fast as standard gasoline vehicles.
The takeaway
Consumers are increasingly prioritizing total cost of ownership over new-car premiums by turning to the used EV market. Prospective buyers should act quickly when finding a preferred model, given the rapid inventory turnover seen in the current market.
What happens next
Ford intends to launch its new midsize electric pickup, the Fathom, in 2027 with an annual sales projection of 100,000 units.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of the market in our Electric Vehicles section.
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