Best Used EVs to Buy in 2026: Prices, Battery Warranties, and Ownership Risks

Used EV asking prices are higher than they were a year ago. Cox Automotive put the average listing price at $37,441 in August 2026, up 8.2 percent from August 2025, though it slipped 1 percent from July. Used EV sales rose 14.7 percent over the same year.

That average hides a split. On CarGurus, asking prices for the three Teslas in this guide are up over the past year. The other 13 models with a one year figure are down.

Electric vehicles still lose more value in their first five years than any other kind of vehicle. The latest iSeeCars study puts the average at 57.2 percent, against 41.8 percent for all vehicles. A 2022 Mercedes EQS 450+ started at $102,310 before destination. The average asking price for a 2022 EQS, across all trims, is now $40,339.

A big drop from the sticker doesn’t make a car a good buy. It can keep dropping, and it can still be expensive to repair. What decides whether a cheap EV is a smart one is the battery warranty left on the car, whether that warranty passes to you, and whether the car has an open battery recall.

This guide covers 20 picks across 16 models. For each I give the average asking price where there’s a sourced one, the EPA range, what the manufacturer’s own warranty document says about the battery, and what to check before you sign.

My Picks

Best under $25,000. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with the long range battery. A 2022 averages $22,251 across all trims, the long range rear wheel drive version is rated at 303 miles, and the 10 year, 100,000 mile battery warranty passes to you. That can leave about six years of coverage, depending on the in service date and mileage. The standard range version is rated at 220 miles, so check which battery a listing has. The 2022 Kia EV6 at $22,874 is my runner up if you want a sportier car. If you rely on public fast charging, look at a 2021 Tesla Model 3 at $23,193 for its Supercharger access, knowing its 8 year battery warranty is about five years in.

Best family SUV. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 for two rows and the Kia EV9 for three.

Best luxury buy. The Cadillac Lyriq. A 2023 averages $33,554, every version is rated above 300 miles, and GM’s 75 percent battery capacity guarantee passes to later owners.

Best affordable long range. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Long Range with rear wheel drive, rated at 361 miles. A 2023 Ioniq 6 averages $25,488 across all trims.

Best maximum range. The Lucid Air Grand Touring on 19 inch wheels, rated at 516 miles.

Best performance value. The Tesla Model 3 Performance, if it’s priced well below a new one. The Porsche Taycan 4S is my pick for the driving.

Buy with caution. Three cars, for three different reasons. The 2023 and later Volkswagen ID.4 has a battery recall with no repair available yet, so check the VIN before anything else. The Lucid Air has 19 recall campaigns to confirm as closed, and its asking prices are still dropping. The early Porsche Taycan has a short EPA range, 192 to 246 miles, and you should be sure that suits you before paying $60,000 or more.

Before you act on any pick, check four things on the actual car. Confirm the trim and battery in the listing, run the VIN for open recalls, verify the original in service date and the battery warranty left, and ask for a battery health report or capacity test where one is available. The checklist near the end explains each step.

Jump to a section.

• Where these numbers come from
• All 20 picks compared
• Everyday drivers
• Family haulers
• Luxury sedans
• Luxury SUVs
• Performance picks
• Before you buy any used EV

Where These Numbers Come From

I name the source for each kind of figure in this guide.

• Asking prices are averages from CarGurus Price Trends, read on October 10, 2026. Each average covers every trim of that model year together. These are the prices sellers ask, not the prices buyers pay.
• Range figures are EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov.
• Battery warranty terms come from each manufacturer’s US warranty booklet or warranty page for the model years named. Where I couldn’t find the booklet for a model year, I say so.
• Recalls come from NHTSA records. A recall covers certain vehicles, not every car from a model year, so the VIN decides.
• Original prices are manufacturer prices before destination charges unless I say otherwise.

Every battery warranty here starts on the day the car was first sold or put into service, not the day you buy it. It ends at the year limit or the mileage limit, whichever comes first. A 2022 car with 95,000 miles is only 5,000 miles from the end of a 100,000 mile warranty. Ask the seller for the original in service date and check the odometer against the limits below.

A battery warranty also isn’t whole car coverage. It doesn’t cover the suspension, the screens, or other electronics. The basic warranty that does is shorter. Tesla, Cadillac, and Porsche set theirs at 4 years or 50,000 miles, so on a 2022 car it has ended or is about to.

All 20 Picks Compared

Prices are CarGurus asking price averages by model year, not individual listing prices. Actual prices vary by trim, mileage, location, and condition.

Vehicle and years	Avg. asking price	EPA range	Battery warranty
Tesla Model 3, 2021 to 2025	$23,193 to $37,833	263 to 363 mi	8 yr / 100,000 or 120,000 mi, 70% floor
Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2021 to 2024	$23,123 to $31,657	300 to 320 mi (extended range, rear wheel drive)	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023 to 2025	$25,488 to $29,953	240 to 361 mi	10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2022 to 2025	$22,251 to $30,997	256 to 318 mi (larger battery)	10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Kia EV6, 2022 to 2024	$22,874 to $27,902	206 to 310 mi	10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Tesla Model Y, 2021 to 2025	$26,674 to $39,171	244 to 337 mi	8 yr / 100,000 or 120,000 mi, 70% floor
Volkswagen ID.4, 2021 to 2025	$18,787 to $32,523	206 to 291 mi	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Kia EV9, 2024 to 2025	$42,232 (2024)	230 to 304 mi	10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Mercedes EQS, 2022 to 2024	$40,339 to $56,708	350 to 352 mi (450+)	10 yr / 155,000 mi, 192 Ah floor
Lucid Air, 2022 to 2024	$40,217 to $49,148	384 mi (Pure) to 516 mi (Grand Touring)	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
Porsche Taycan, 2020 to 2023	$62,418 to $78,900	192 to 246 mi	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
BMW i4, 2022 to 2024	$33,393 to $37,372 (2023 to 2024)	282 to 301 mi (eDrive40)	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 75% floor if BMW Certified
BMW iX, 2022 to 2024	$47,100 to $48,311 (2023 to 2024)	305 to 324 mi (xDrive50)	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 75% floor if BMW Certified
Cadillac Lyriq, 2023 to 2025	$33,554 to $45,272	303 to 326 mi	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 75% floor
Mercedes EQE SUV, 2023 to 2025	$53,232 (2025 only)	230 to 307 mi (2024 to 2025)	10 yr / 155,000 mi, 204 Ah floor
Tesla Model S Plaid, 2021 to 2024	Not split out	320 to 396 mi	8 yr / 150,000 mi, 70% floor
Porsche Taycan 4S, 2021 to 2023	Not split out, see Taycan	199 to 235 mi	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor
BMW i4 M50, 2022 to 2024	Not split out, see i4	227 to 271 mi	8 yr / 100,000 mi, 75% floor if BMW Certified
Tesla Model 3 Performance, 2024 to 2025	Not split out, see Model 3	298 to 303 mi	8 yr / 120,000 mi, 70% floor
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, 2025	Not split out	221 mi	10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% floor

Prices were read on October 10, 2026. Where a year is missing, CarGurus didn’t list an average for it. Performance versions aren’t split out, and their sections explain why. Where the range column names a trim, the figures are for that trim only. Warranty terms are as confirmed for the model years named in each section below.

Everyday Drivers

Tesla Model 3 (2021 to 2025)

I own a Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor and drive it every day, so this is the car here I know best. It’s efficient, quick, and easy to live with, and the Supercharger network takes the planning out of long trips. A 2021 averages $23,193.

Average asking price. $23,193 for a 2021, $25,324 for a 2022, $27,892 for a 2023, $36,267 for a 2024, and $37,833 for a 2025. Tesla updated the Model 3 for 2024. A new Model 3 starts at $36,990 before fees today and the Premium at $42,490, so price a 2024 or 2025 against a new car with the same range and drivetrain.

Range. Rear wheel drive models are rated at 263 miles for 2021 and 272 miles for 2022 to 2024. Long Range all wheel drive models are rated at 341 to 358 miles. The Long Range rear wheel drive model sold for 2024 and 2025 is rated at 363 miles.

Battery warranty. 8 years with at least 70 percent of battery capacity, at 100,000 miles for Standard Range cars and 120,000 miles for Long Range and Performance cars. Tesla’s warranty transfers at no cost.

Check before you buy. NHTSA lists a recall on certain 2025 cars for battery pack contactors that can cause a loss of drive power. iSeeCars puts the Model 3’s five year depreciation at 54.6 percent, so it isn’t immune to losing value even with prices rising this year. My used Tesla buying guide covers what to inspect.

Buy it if you want an efficient daily driver with easy road trip charging on the Supercharger network.

Skip it if you’re looking at a 2024 or 2025 priced close to a new one.

Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021 to 2024)

The Mach-E is a roomy crossover with a lot of range for the price. CarGurus shows its asking prices down 12 percent in the past 90 days, the sharpest 90 day drop of the 16 models in this guide.

Average asking price. $23,123 for a 2021, $25,991 for a 2022, $29,797 for a 2023, and $31,657 for a 2024.

Range. The extended range rear wheel drive model is rated at 300 miles for 2021, 303 for 2022, 310 for 2023, and 320 for 2024. The GT is rated at 270 miles for 2021 to 2023 and 280 for 2024.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity covered below 70 percent. I confirmed that in Ford’s warranty guides for 2021, 2022, and 2023 and couldn’t find the 2024 guide. Ford says a buyer of a used vehicle is eligible for the remaining warranty coverage.

Check before you buy. The recall list runs past the first model year. NHTSA lists battery contactor recalls for certain 2021 and 2022 cars, a door latch recall for 2021 to 2025, and a recall issued in June 2026 for the rear differential on 2021 to 2023 cars. BlueCruise is hands free only on the divided highways Ford calls Blue Zones, the driver has to watch the road, and the car needs the hardware. Ford says BlueCruise plans don’t transfer, so a second owner pays for a new one.

Buy it if you want a roomy crossover in the mid $20,000s, with 300 miles of rated range if you find the extended range rear wheel drive version.

Skip it if the recall work isn’t documented or you’re paying extra for BlueCruise the car may not keep.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2023 to 2025)

The Ioniq 6 gives you a lot of range for the money. A 2023 averages $25,488, and the SE Long Range rear wheel drive model is rated at 361 miles. Hyundai has discontinued the regular Ioniq 6 in the US and kept only the Ioniq 6 N. It sold new for $37,500 to $56,100 before freight.

Average asking price. $25,488 for a 2023, $26,251 for a 2024, and $29,953 for a 2025.

Range. 361 miles for the 2023 and 2024 SE Long Range with rear wheel drive, and 342 miles for 2025. The SE with all wheel drive is rated at 316 miles. The SEL and Limited with all wheel drive are rated at 270 miles on their 20 inch wheels, and the standard range model at 240 miles.

Charging. Hyundai quotes 10 to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes on a 350 kilowatt charger.

Battery warranty. 10 years or 100,000 miles with at least 70 percent of original capacity. Hyundai’s warranty page shows the same battery term for later owners.

Check before you buy. A charging control unit recall covers certain 2023 to 2025 cars. A recall from April 2026 covers front seat belt anchors on 2023 to 2025 cars. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired on all three years.

Buy it if you want up to 361 miles of rated range in a car that averages under $30,000, and a sedan suits you. Confirm it’s the SE Long Range.

Skip it if you need a hatchback’s cargo opening. The Ioniq 6 is a sedan.

Family Haulers

Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2022 to 2025)

The Ioniq 5 pairs a low asking price with a 10 year battery warranty that passes to you. It sold new from $39,700 to about $58,200 before freight across these years, and a 2022 now averages $22,251. Hyundai cut 2026 prices by up to $9,800, so compare a newer used one with a new car.

Average asking price. $22,251 for a 2022, $27,430 for a 2023, $27,376 for a 2024, and $30,997 for a 2025.

Range. With the larger battery, rear wheel drive models are rated at 303 miles for 2022 and 2024 and 318 miles for 2025. All wheel drive models are rated at 256 miles for 2022, 260 for 2024, and 259 to 290 miles for 2025. The 2022 standard range model is rated at 220 miles.

Charging. Hyundai quotes 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes on a 350 kilowatt charger for 2022 to 2024 cars. For 2025 it quotes about 20 minutes with a CCS adapter at a charger delivering more than 250 kilowatts. Through the car’s own NACS port it quotes 24 minutes with the smaller battery and 30 minutes with the larger one.

Battery warranty. 10 years or 100,000 miles with at least 70 percent of original capacity, and Hyundai shows the same term for later owners. The 10 year powertrain warranty is different. It drops to 5 years or 60,000 miles for a second owner.

Check before you buy. Two recalls matter. NHTSA recall 24V-868 covers the charging control unit, which can fail and cause a loss of drive power. It replaced an earlier recall on 2022 to 2024 cars, and cars fixed under the first one need the new repair. Recall 26V-432, from July 2026, covers battery cells in certain 2023 and 2024 cars. Owners of those cars are told to park outside and charge to no more than 80 percent until the battery is replaced.

Buy it if you want a roomy, fast charging family EV in the $20,000s with long battery coverage.

Skip it if the seller can’t show that the recall repairs for that VIN are done.

Kia EV6 (2022 to 2024)

The EV6 is the Ioniq 5’s corporate cousin, with the same 18 minute fast charging claim in a lower, sportier body. It sold new for $40,900 to $57,600 before destination, or $61,600 for the GT. A 2022 now averages $22,874.

Average asking price. $22,874 for a 2022, $26,577 for a 2023, and $27,902 for a 2024.

Range. 310 miles for the long range rear wheel drive model. All wheel drive models are rated at 274 miles for 2022 and 282 miles for 2023 and 2024, or 252 miles for the GT-Line on 20 inch wheels. The GT is rated at 206 to 218 miles. The small battery Light trim is rated at 232 miles.

Charging. Kia quotes 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes on a 350 kilowatt charger.

Battery warranty. Kia’s EV system warranty covers the battery, motor, and charger for 10 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity covered below 70 percent. Kia’s manuals for 2022 to 2025 say every warranty except the original owner powertrain warranty transfers in full to later owners. A second owner keeps the battery coverage and gets 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain.

Check before you buy. NHTSA recall 24V-867 covers the charging control unit on 62,872 EV6s from 2022 to 2024. Recall 26V-431, from July 2026, covers battery cells in certain 2022 to 2024 cars, with the same instruction to park outside and charge to 80 percent until the battery is replaced.

Buy it if you want the Ioniq 5’s charging speed and battery coverage in a car that’s more fun to drive.

Skip it if it’s a standard range Light and you need range. Its smaller battery is rated at 232 miles.

Tesla Model Y (2021 to 2025)

The Model Y is the best selling EV in America, with 357,528 sold in 2025 by Cox Automotive’s count. That gives you plenty of used ones to choose from. It doesn’t make them cheap. Asking prices are up 11.5 percent in a year.

Average asking price. $26,674 for a 2021, $30,031 for a 2022, $33,279 for a 2023, $36,924 for a 2024, and $39,171 for a 2025. A new Model Y starts at $39,990 before fees today and the Premium at $45,990, so price a 2025 against a new car with the same range and drivetrain.

Range. It varies a lot by version. The Long Range all wheel drive model is rated at 326 miles for 2021, 330 for 2022 and 2023, and 310 to 311 for 2024 and 2025. Base rear wheel drive models are rated at 244 miles for 2022 and 260 for 2024. The Long Range rear wheel drive model is rated at 320 miles for 2024 and 337 for 2025. The Performance is rated at 277 to 303 miles.

Battery warranty. 8 years with at least 70 percent of battery capacity. Tesla’s warranty documents put Long Range and Performance cars at 120,000 miles, including the Long Range rear wheel drive model, and Standard Range and base rear wheel drive cars at 100,000. The 2022 and 2023 all wheel drive model was in the 120,000 mile group. Tesla’s own page says to check the warranty that came with the specific car, and you should.

Check before you buy. Tesla introduced the redesigned Model Y in 2025, and EPA lists it as a 2026 model. Confirm which design a 2025 listing is before you compare prices and equipment. See the driver assistance note below before you pay extra for a car advertised with Full Self-Driving (Supervised).

Buy it if you want plenty of used cars to choose from and easy access to Superchargers.

Skip it if a 2025 is priced within a few thousand dollars of a comparable new one.

Volkswagen ID.4 (2021 to 2025)

The ID.4 has the lowest average asking price in this guide, and its 2023 and 2024 model years carry four battery recalls. It sold new for $37,495 to $57,295 before destination across these years.

Average asking price. $18,787 for a 2021, $20,868 for a 2022, $22,576 for a 2023, $23,335 for a 2024, and $32,523 for a 2025.

Range. The 2024 and 2025 models with the 82 kilowatt hour battery are rated at 291 miles with rear wheel drive and 263 miles with all wheel drive. Earlier cars are lower. The rear wheel drive Pro is rated at 260 miles for 2021 and 275 for 2022 and 2023. Cars with the 62 kilowatt hour battery are rated at 206 to 209 miles.

Charging. Peak DC charging rose over time, from 135 kilowatts on 2022 cars to 170 on 2023 cars with the larger battery and 175 on 2024 and later cars with the larger battery.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles, with net capacity covered below 70 percent. Volkswagen’s booklets say it transfers automatically at no cost when the car changes hands. I confirmed that for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025 and couldn’t find the 2024 booklet. The 2025 booklet excludes cars used commercially, even after they’re sold to a private owner.

Check before you buy. Volkswagen filed recall 26V-630 on September 30, 2026. It covers 22,524 ID.4s built from January 2023 to February 2025, which NHTSA lists as 2023 to 2026 models. Owners of those cars are told to charge to no more than 80 percent, and the repair is still being developed. Recall 26V-030 covers 43,881 cars from 2023 to 2025 for a battery that may overheat. Two more recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 cars. None of the four covers the 2021 or 2022 model years, though the 2021 has an older battery recall of its own.

Buy it if you want the lowest price here and the VIN shows no open recall.

Skip it if the VIN is covered by the September recall. Until Volkswagen has a repair, you’d be buying a car you’re told not to charge past 80 percent.

Volkswagen has said the ID. Tiguan is planned to succeed the ID.4 in North America.

Kia EV9 (2024 to 2025)

The EV9 is the family SUV here with three rows as standard. It sold new for $54,900 to $73,900 before a $1,495 destination charge and seats six or seven depending on trim.

Average asking price. $42,232 for a 2024. CarGurus doesn’t list a 2025 average. EV9 asking prices are down 7.3 percent in a year.

Range. 304 miles for the long range rear wheel drive model, 280 miles with all wheel drive, 270 miles for the GT-Line, and 230 miles for the standard range model.

Charging and towing. Kia quotes 10 to 80 percent in 20 to 24 minutes on a 350 kilowatt charger, depending on battery. The Land and GT-Line trims tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Battery warranty. The same as the EV6. 10 years or 100,000 miles with capacity covered below 70 percent, and it transfers to later owners. A car first sold in 2024 is covered until 2034 or 100,000 miles.

Check before you buy. Recall 26V-431 covers battery cells in certain 2024 EV9s, with the park outside and 80 percent charge instruction until the battery is replaced. Another recall covers second and third row seat mounting bolts on 2024 and 2025 cars.

Buy it if you need three rows and want long battery coverage still ahead of you.

Skip it if you’re shopping the standard range model for road trips. It’s rated at 230 miles.

Luxury Sedans

Mercedes EQS (2022 to 2024)

A 2022 EQS 450+ started at $102,310 before destination, and the EQS 580 4MATIC ran from $119,110 to $125,310 depending on trim level. The average asking price for a 2022 is now $40,339. It carries the same battery warranty as the EQE SUV, the longest in this guide.

Average asking price. $40,339 for a 2022, $47,267 for a 2023, and $56,708 for a 2024. EQS asking prices are down 7.8 percent in a year.

Range. The EQS 450+ is rated at 350 miles for 2022 and 352 miles for 2024. DC fast charging peaks at 200 kilowatts.

Battery warranty. 10 years or 155,000 miles. Mercedes warrants the battery to hold at least 192 amp hours, and the coverage passes to each later owner. Mercedes states that floor in amp hours, not as a percentage, so you can’t compare it directly with the percentage guarantees on other cars. I confirmed those terms in the 2023 Mercedes EQ warranty booklet. The 2022 and 2024 links on Mercedes’ owner site lead to booklets with no EQS battery terms, so ask a dealer to confirm the terms for those years.

Check before you buy. The Hyperscreen was optional on the 2022 EQS 450+, standard on the 580, and standard on every EQS sedan from 2024. The booklet says required maintenance has to be done to keep the battery coverage valid, so ask for the service records.

Buy it if you want a big, quiet luxury sedan and plan to keep it long enough to use that warranty.

Skip it if fast charging stops matter to you. The Taycan in this section peaks at up to 270 kilowatts.

Lucid Air (2022 to 2024)

The Air has the longest EPA range in this guide. The Grand Touring is rated at 516 miles on 19 inch wheels, and Lucid priced it at $154,000 in June 2022. Lucid’s prices came down after that. The 2024 Grand Touring started at $109,900 and the Air Pure at $69,900.

Average asking price. $49,148 for a 2022, $40,217 for a 2023, and $40,644 for a 2024. EPA lists only Grand Touring and Dream Edition versions for the 2022 model year. Air asking prices are down 13.7 percent in a year.

Range. 516 miles for the Grand Touring on 19 inch wheels and 469 miles on 21 inch wheels for 2022 and 2023. The Air Pure is rated at 410 miles for 2023 and 419 miles for 2024 on 19 inch wheels, and 384 to 394 miles on 20 inch wheels.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles with at least 70 percent of battery capacity. Lucid’s warranty passes to a later owner who provides proof of the ownership transfer.

Check before you buy. NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns that touch 2022 to 2024 Airs, and several involve a loss of drive power. A count like that is a reason to check, not proof that a given car is a problem, so confirm every campaign for the VIN is closed. The lidar based DreamDrive Pro system was standard on the Dream Edition and Grand Touring and optional on other trims. Lucid announced hands free driving on compatible divided highways for DreamDrive Pro cars as a software update in July 2025, and Lucid says the driver has to stay attentive.

Buy it if range is your first priority and you live near a Lucid service location.

Skip it if a long recall list and a falling resale value would bother you.

Porsche Taycan (2020 to 2023)

iSeeCars puts the Taycan’s five year depreciation at 54.7 percent, a little better than the 57.2 percent average for EVs. The rear wheel drive base car arrived for 2021 at $79,900 before delivery. The 4S launched at $103,800, the Turbo at $150,900, and the Turbo S at $185,000.

Average asking price. $62,418 for a 2020, $65,989 for a 2021, $70,043 for a 2022, and $78,900 for a 2023, across all trims.

Range. EPA ratings for 2020 to 2023 sedans run from 192 miles for the 2020 Turbo S to 246 miles for the GTS. That’s at least 100 miles short of the EQS 450+ and the Air in this section. The base car is rated at 200 to 242 miles depending on year and battery. Porsche raised range sharply with the 2025 update, which doesn’t help these years.

Charging. Porsche calls the Taycan the first production car with an 800 volt system. Cars with the standard Performance Battery charge at up to 225 kilowatts and cars with the Performance Battery Plus at up to 270 kilowatts.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles. Porsche covers capacity loss below 80 percent in the first 3 years or 37,500 miles and below 70 percent for the full term. Porsche’s warranty manuals for 2020 to 2023 don’t state that the coverage transfers to a later owner, so get that confirmed in writing by a Porsche dealer.

Check before you buy. NHTSA recall 24V-731 covers certain 2020 to 2023 Taycans for a possible short circuit inside the high voltage battery. Porsche sold some driver assistance features as options, so check what the car has.

Buy it if you care more about how a car drives than how far it goes.

Skip it if you want long highway stretches between charging stops. Its EPA range is well short of many cars here.

BMW i4 (2022 to 2024)

The i4 has the lowest average asking price of the four luxury sedans in this section. The 2022 i4 eDrive40 started at $55,400 and the M50 at $65,900, each before a $995 destination charge. A 2023 now averages $33,393 across all trims.

Average asking price. $33,393 for a 2023 and $37,372 for a 2024. CarGurus doesn’t list a 2022 average. i4 asking prices are down 11.7 percent in a year.

Range. The eDrive40 is rated at 301 miles on 18 inch wheels and 282 to 283 miles on 19 inch wheels. The 335 horsepower eDrive40 reaches 60 mph in 5.5 seconds by BMW’s figure.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects, and BMW’s 2022 warranty booklet extends it to each later buyer. That booklet gives no capacity percentage. I read the 2022 booklet and couldn’t confirm the 2023 or 2024 one. Cars sold through the BMW Certified program add a capacity guarantee. BMW says 2022 to 2025 certified EVs are separately covered if the battery’s state of health drops below 75 percent, for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the in service date. BMW’s certified i4 page ties that coverage to cars delivered on or after March 1, 2026. A Certified label alone doesn’t settle it, so get the capacity coverage confirmed in writing for the specific car.

Check before you buy. BMW’s 2022 launch material lists no hands free system for the i4. The optional Driving Assistance Professional Package adds Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for limited access highways, and BMW’s list of models with its hands free Highway Assistant doesn’t include the i4. NHTSA lists high voltage battery recalls for certain 2022 and 2023 cars and a 2022 to 2025 recall for drive motor software that can cut power.

Buy it if you want a luxury sedan that feels like a regular BMW, and you can find a BMW Certified car with the capacity coverage in writing.

Skip it if a published battery capacity guarantee matters to you and the car isn’t certified.

Luxury SUVs

BMW iX (2022 to 2024)

The iX xDrive50 launched for 2022 at $83,200 and the iX M60 for 2023 at $105,100, each before a $995 destination charge. Average asking prices are down 19.1 percent in a year, one of the steepest drops in this guide.

Average asking price. $47,100 for a 2023 and $48,311 for a 2024. CarGurus doesn’t list a 2022 average.

Range. The xDrive50 is rated at 305 to 324 miles for 2022 and 2023 depending on wheel size, and 307 miles for 2024. The M60 is rated at 274 to 296 miles. The xDrive50 makes 516 horsepower and has 8.8 inches of ground clearance.

Battery warranty. The same terms as the i4. 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects with no capacity percentage in the 2022 booklet, and a 75 percent state of health guarantee on eligible BMW Certified cars. Get that coverage confirmed in writing.

Check before you buy. Hands free Highway Assistant came to the iX in spring 2023 as part of the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package. BMW says it allows hands free driving at up to 85 mph where conditions and speed limits allow, with an attentive driver. A 2022 or early 2023 iX doesn’t have it, and it was never standard. Air suspension was optional on the xDrive50 and standard on the M60. NHTSA lists several high voltage battery recalls for certain 2022 to 2025 cars.

Buy it if you want a roomy luxury SUV that averages under $50,000 and is rated above 300 miles in xDrive50 form.

Skip it if you expect the price to hold. It’s down 19.1 percent in a year.

Cadillac Lyriq (2023 to 2025)

The Lyriq has one of the strongest battery capacity guarantees in this guide. GM’s warranty booklets for 2023, 2024, and 2025 say the battery will be repaired or replaced if capacity falls below 75 percent of its original value. Tesla, Lucid, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, and Ford set theirs at 70 percent. GM announced the 2023 Lyriq at $62,990 with rear wheel drive and the 2024 at $58,590.

Average asking price. $33,554 for a 2023, $38,107 for a 2024, and $45,272 for a 2025. Lyriq asking prices are down 8.1 percent in a year.

Range. Rear wheel drive models are rated at 312 miles for 2023, 314 for 2024, and 326 for 2025. All wheel drive models are rated at 307 miles for 2023 and 2024 and 303 or 319 miles for 2025, depending on the onboard charger.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 100,000 miles with the 75 percent capacity guarantee. GM’s booklet extends it to later owners.

Check before you buy. Super Cruise is hands free only on compatible mapped roads, and Cadillac says the driver has to pay attention. Not every Lyriq has it. Cadillac includes 3 years of connectivity, and after that Super Cruise needs a paid plan. NHTSA recalls cover high voltage battery connections on certain 2023 cars, unexpected antilock brake activation on 2023 and 2024 all wheel drive cars, and the bolts that attach the battery on certain 2025 cars.

Buy it if you want a luxury SUV with over 300 miles of range and a 75 percent capacity guarantee that passes to you.

Skip it if you’re counting on Super Cruise and haven’t confirmed the car has it and what the plan costs.

Mercedes EQE SUV (2023 to 2025)

The EQE SUV carries the same 10 year, 155,000 mile battery warranty as the EQS in a smaller package. CarGurus lists an average for the 2025 model but not for 2023 or 2024, so shop it carefully.

Average asking price. $53,232 for a 2025, down 26 percent in a year.

Range. It depends on the version. For 2024 the rear wheel drive EQE 350+ is rated at 307 miles, the 350 4MATIC at 265, the 500 4MATIC at 282, and the AMG at 235. The 2025 ratings run from 230 to 302 miles.

Battery warranty. 10 years or 155,000 miles. Mercedes warrants the battery to hold at least 204 amp hours, and the coverage passes to each later owner. I confirmed that in the 2023 and 2025 booklets. I couldn’t find a 2024 EQ booklet.

Check before you buy. Confirm which version you’re looking at, because 72 miles of rated range separate the 350+ from the AMG. Run the VIN for recalls.

Buy it if you want Mercedes battery coverage in an SUV and you’ve found a rear wheel drive 350+.

Skip it if you need 300 miles of range with all wheel drive. None of the 2024 or 2025 all wheel drive versions is rated that high.

Performance Picks

CarGurus doesn’t separate performance trims from the rest of a model. I give the model’s average for reference, but it isn’t a price for the performance trim itself. Check current listings for the exact trim you want.

Tesla Model S Plaid (2021 to 2024)

Tesla’s site now says the Model S is no longer in production. The Plaid makes 1,020 horsepower. Tesla quotes 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds with rollout subtracted and a quarter mile in 9.23 seconds. Kelley Blue Book recorded the new Plaid at $135,990 at the start of 2023 and $109,990 by March of that year.

Average asking price. For every Model S trim together, $46,580 for a 2021, $46,873 for a 2022, and $57,697 for a 2023. Model S asking prices are up 15.8 percent in a year.

Range. 348 miles for 2021, 348 to 396 miles for 2022 depending on wheels, and 320 to 359 miles for 2024.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 150,000 miles with at least 70 percent of battery capacity, transferable at no cost.

Check before you buy. Tesla says the 200 mph top speed needs a paid hardware upgrade, and the car is limited to 163 mph without it. Tesla lists yoke steering for this car, so check which steering wheel a used one has. My used Model S and Model X guide covers the rest.

Buy it if you want supercar acceleration with a 150,000 mile battery warranty.

Skip it if you don’t need the speed. A regular Model S carries the same battery warranty.

Porsche Taycan 4S (2021 to 2023)

The 4S is the all wheel drive Taycan that launched for 2020 at $103,800 with the standard battery and $110,380 with the Performance Battery Plus. It makes up to 522 horsepower with the standard battery and up to 563 with the larger one, and it has a two speed transmission on the rear axle. The Taycan averages in the luxury sedan section apply.

Range. 199 miles with the standard battery and 227 miles with the Performance Battery Plus for 2021 and 2022. The 2023 ratings are 206 and 235 miles.

Battery warranty. The same as every Taycan. 8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity covered below 80 percent early and 70 percent for the full term.

Check before you buy. Verify the battery with the seller. The larger one adds 28 or 29 miles of rated range and 41 horsepower.

Buy it if you want the Taycan’s handling with all wheel drive.

Skip it if the car has the standard battery and you need more than about 200 miles between charges.

BMW i4 M50 (2022 to 2024)

The M50 is the all wheel drive i4 with 536 horsepower in its Sport Boost mode and a 3.7 second run to 60 mph by BMW’s figure. Adaptive M suspension is standard. It started at $65,900 for 2022 before a $995 destination charge. The i4 averages in the luxury sedan section apply.

Range. 269 to 271 miles on 19 inch wheels. On the optional 20 inch wheels it drops to 227 miles in all three years.

Battery warranty. The same as the i4. 8 years or 100,000 miles against defects, with a 75 percent state of health guarantee on eligible BMW Certified cars.

Check before you buy. Look at the wheels. The optional 20 inch set costs 42 to 44 miles of rated range.

Buy it if you want a quick all wheel drive sedan with adaptive suspension as standard.

Skip it if the car you found has 20 inch wheels and you were counting on 270 miles.

Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024 to 2025)

The updated Model 3 Performance arrived in April 2024 with 510 horsepower, adaptive damping, and larger brakes. Tesla quotes 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds with rollout subtracted. A new one costs $54,990 before destination and order fees today. The Model 3 averages for 2024 and 2025 cover every trim, $36,267 and $37,833.

Range. 303 miles for 2024 and 298 miles for 2025.

Battery warranty. 8 years or 120,000 miles with at least 70 percent of battery capacity, transferable at no cost.

Check before you buy. Compare the asking price with a new one. These cars are one or two years old, and the gap to new can be small.

Buy it if you want a 2.9 second car that’s still nearly new.

Skip it if the seller wants close to the new price.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2025)

The Ioniq 5 N reached the US as a 2025 model at $66,100 before freight, or $67,800 with destination by Kelley Blue Book’s figure. It makes 601 horsepower, or 641 for 10 seconds with N Grin Boost, from an 84 kilowatt hour battery. Highway Driving Assist 2 is standard.

Average asking price. CarGurus doesn’t list the N separately, so I don’t have a sourced average. Kelley Blue Book reports Hyundai cut the 2026 model to about $61,500 with destination. The question for any used 2025 is how far below that new price it sits.

Range. 221 miles.

Battery warranty. 10 years or 100,000 miles with at least 70 percent of original capacity, with the same battery term for later owners.

Check before you buy. Ask how the car was used. A performance car that saw track days has had a harder life than one that commuted. I didn’t check recalls for the N on its own, so run the VIN.

Buy it if you want a performance EV with a 10 year battery warranty.

Skip it if you need more than about 220 miles between charges.

Before You Buy Any Used EV

Get the in service date. The battery warranty clock started on that day. With the odometer reading, it tells you how much coverage is left.

Run the VIN for recalls and apply one rule. Use the lookup at NHTSA. If a serious battery recall is open and no repair exists yet, wait. If a repair exists but hasn’t been done, have it done before you take delivery. If the repair is done and documented, judge the car on everything else.

Ask for a battery capacity test. The warranties here rely on a dealer’s measurement to decide a capacity claim, so a franchised dealer is the place to get one. An independent test is still useful for comparing cars, but it won’t settle a warranty claim. Geotab analyzed more than 22,700 EVs and found an average loss of 2.3 percent of capacity a year. Cars that relied heavily on DC fast charging above 100 kilowatts lost up to 3 percent a year. My guide to how long EV batteries last goes deeper.

Know what transfers. Battery coverage passes to a second owner on the Mercedes, Lucid, BMW, Cadillac, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen models here, by each company’s own warranty document or warranty page. Ford says a used buyer gets the remaining coverage. Porsche’s manuals don’t say. Hyundai and Kia cut the separate powertrain warranty to 5 years or 60,000 miles for a second owner.

Don’t pay for driver assistance you won’t keep. Tesla now sells Full Self-Driving (Supervised) only as a $99 monthly subscription, and it requires active driver supervision. If a seller says it’s included, check the car’s software screen and have Tesla confirm it stays with the car after the sale. A previous owner’s subscription doesn’t come with it. Tesla’s current page for new cars lists collision warning, emergency braking, and lane departure avoidance as standard, so confirm which Autopilot features are active on the car you’re buying. Ford’s BlueCruise plans don’t transfer. Cadillac’s Super Cruise needs a paid plan once the included connectivity ends.

Check the charge port. Teslas and the 2025 Ioniq 5 have a NACS port. The ID.4 doesn’t, and Volkswagen made a NACS adapter standard only with the 2026 model. For any other car here, ask which port it has and whether an adapter comes with it.

Check the exact configuration. Wheels and battery size change the range more than the trim badge suggests. A BMW i4 M50 loses more than 40 miles of rated range on 20 inch wheels. A Hyundai Ioniq 6 can be rated at 361 miles or 240.

Price the ownership, not only the car. Get an insurance quote before you commit, and have the car inspected by a shop that works on EVs. On the luxury cars, air suspension and large screens are outside the battery warranty.

My step by step guide to buying a used EV walks through the inspection and the paperwork.

The Bottom Line

The used EV market is mixed. Asking prices are rising for the Teslas and still dropping for the other models here, most sharply the Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW iX, and Lucid Air.

My pick for under $25,000 is a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with the long range battery, with the Kia EV6 close behind. For a luxury car I’d take the Cadillac Lyriq for its price, range, and 75 percent capacity guarantee. The Mercedes EQS and EQE SUV have the longest battery coverage, and the Lucid Air goes the farthest. The Volkswagen ID.4 has the lowest asking prices, and I’d buy a 2022 or wait for Volkswagen’s repair before buying a 2023 or later car covered by the recall.

Whichever car you choose, three things protect you. Know the in service date, know the recall status of that VIN, and know what the battery warranty says for that model year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a used EV cost in 2026?
The average used EV was listed at $37,441 in August 2026, up 8.2 percent from a year earlier, according to Cox Automotive. The model year averages in this guide range from $18,787 for a 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 to $78,900 for a 2023 Porsche Taycan.

Which used EV has the longest battery warranty?
Of the cars in this guide, the Mercedes EQS and EQE SUV, at 10 years or 155,000 miles in the booklets I checked. Hyundai and Kia cover their batteries for 10 years or 100,000 miles. The Tesla Model S is covered for 8 years or 150,000 miles.

Does an EV battery warranty transfer to a second owner?
On most cars in this guide, yes. Mercedes, Lucid, BMW, Cadillac, Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen all state it in their warranty documents or on their warranty pages. Porsche’s manuals don’t state it. The warranty still runs from the original in service date, not from the day you buy the car.

Are used EV prices going up or down?
Both. Cox Automotive reports the average up 8.2 percent in a year. On CarGurus, the three Teslas in this guide are up, led by the Model S at 15.8 percent, and the other 13 models with a one year figure are down.

Which used EVs have battery recalls?
In this guide, certain 2023 to 2026 Volkswagen ID.4s, 2023 to 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5s, 2022 to 2024 Kia EV6s, and 2024 Kia EV9s have recalls that tell owners to limit charging to 80 percent. Other models here have battery recalls too. Run any VIN at NHTSA before you buy.

How much battery capacity does a used EV lose?
Geotab’s 2026 analysis of more than 22,700 EVs found an average loss of 2.3 percent a year. Heavy use of DC fast charging above 100 kilowatts raised that to as much as 3 percent a year.

EV Rob writes about electric vehicles, automotive technology, and the future of transportation at The Wonderful World of EVs.