Used electric vehicles are finding buyers faster than gas-powered cars, with the average used EV selling nearly two weeks sooner. While Tesla models have recorded some of the biggest price increases, Audi, Toyota and Honda are leading the race to sell, with several electric crossovers moving in less than a month.

Used EVs Now Sell Faster Than Gas Cars

The average used electric vehicle sells in 41.9 days, down from 46.6 days a year earlier. By comparison, used gas-powered vehicles now take 54.8 days to sell, up from 45.7 days over the same period.

Used EV prices have also climbed 9.8% year over year, reaching an average of $32,533. That puts them $579 above the average price of a used gas-powered car.

The shift comes as fuel costs remain elevated. Regular gasoline averaged $4.33 per gallon in September, marking the highest September average on record.

Audi, Toyota and Honda Outpace Tesla

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is the fastest-selling used electric vehicle, averaging just 29.8 days on the market. That also makes it the third-fastest-selling used vehicle overall.

The Toyota bZ4X follows at 33.3 days, while the Lexus RZ 300e averages 34.3 days. The Honda Prologue takes 35 days, and the standard Audi Q4 e-tron averages 35.8 days.

The Polestar 2 averages 35.5 days, while the BMW iX takes 36.2 days. The Kia EV6, BMW i4 and Chevrolet Equinox EV share 10th place, each averaging 36.7 days.

No Tesla model appears in the top 10 fastest-selling used EVs.

Tesla Used Prices Climb Despite Slower Sales

Tesla stands out for its price increases rather than its selling speed.

The Model S recorded a 22.5% price increase, reaching $57,862. The Model X climbed 18% to $61,309, while the Model 3 rose 15.4% to $28,931.

Those three models rank among the five used vehicles with the largest annual price increases.

Specific selling times for used Teslas were not provided, but none ranked among the 10 fastest-selling used EVs. While prices are rising sharply, other brands are attracting buyers more quickly.

Electric Crossovers Sell Quickly, While Large EVs Lag

The selling-time rankings reveal a clear divide by vehicle type. Mainstream compact and midsize electric crossovers dominate the fastest-selling group, while large electric SUVs and full-size pickups occupy the slowest-selling positions.

Among mainstream crossovers, the Toyota bZ4X averages 33.3 days on the market, the Honda Prologue 35 days, and both the Kia EV6 and Chevrolet Equinox EV 36.7 days.

Luxury compact crossovers show a similar split. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron sells in 29.8 days, the Lexus RZ 300e in 34.3 days and the Audi Q4 e-tron in 35.8 days. Meanwhile, the Cadillac Optiq takes 61.6 days and the Porsche Macan 62.6 days.

The BMW iX, a luxury midsize SUV, averages 36.2 days. Luxury cars also perform relatively well, with the Polestar 2 averaging 35.5 days and the BMW i4 36.7 days.

At the other end of the market, the GMC Hummer EV SUV takes 78.9 days to sell, followed by the Volvo EX90 at 80.2 days. The Cadillac Escalade IQ is the slowest-selling used EV in the study, averaging 128.7 days.

Electric pickups also spend considerably longer on the market. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup averages 76.6 days, the Chevrolet Silverado EV 89.1 days and the GMC Sierra EV 93.2 days.

The electric Dodge Charger also ranks among the slowest-selling used EVs, averaging 80.1 days.

GM Models Show a Wide Gap in Selling Times

The Chevrolet Equinox EV and Silverado EV illustrate how differently electric vehicles from the same automaker can perform.

A used Equinox EV typically sells in 36.7 days, while a Silverado EV takes 89.1 days, nearly two and a half times longer.

The Cadillac Escalade IQ takes even longer, averaging 128.7 days. Six of the 10 slowest-selling used EVs in the study come from General Motors.

Luxury crossovers also show significant differences. The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron sells in 29.8 days, while the Cadillac Optiq, another compact luxury crossover, takes 61.6 days.

The reasons behind the differences in individual model performance were not established.

Which Used EVs Should Buyers Consider?

For shoppers interested in compact or midsize electric crossovers, the rankings suggest that popular models may not remain available for long.

The Chevrolet Equinox EV, Toyota bZ4X, Honda Prologue, Kia EV6 and Audi Q4 e-tron typically sell in about a month. With used EV prices up 9.8% over the past year, buyers should not assume these vehicles will become cheaper simply by waiting.

Shoppers considering electric pickups or large SUVs may have more time to compare listings. The Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ remain on the market for roughly three to four months on average.

Tesla buyers face a different pricing picture. The Model 3 averages $28,931, below the $32,533 average for used EVs overall, but its price has increased 15.4% in a year. The Model S and Model X have recorded even larger increases.

The September 2026 analysis covers one- to five-year-old used vehicles and groups models by body style and size.

Overall, used EVs are selling faster than gas-powered cars, but the strongest demand is concentrated among compact and midsize crossovers. Audi, Toyota and Honda models are moving quickly, while large electric SUVs and pickups are spending substantially longer on the market.