Used EV Market Report October 2026: MyEV Used-EV Market Index

Quick answer: The used-EV market is steady heading into October 2026. Used EVs are selling at roughly 1,397 per day nationally (up 13.9% year over year) against 39.7 days of supply — a balanced market. If you own an EV, it is worth getting a current offer now.

By MyEV Research · Updated October 2026 · The MyEV Used-EV Market Index tracks the U.S. used-EV market monthly, drawing on industry sources including Cox Automotive market data and MyEV.com's own marketplace activity.

MyEV Used-EV Market Index: The September 2026 Reading

• Used EVs sold at roughly 1,397 units per day in the U.S. in September 2026, up 13.9% year over year (per Cox Automotive market data)
• National used-EV supply stood at 39.7 days in September 2026 — the tighter this number, the stronger the seller's position
• Total used-EV inventory was 55,417 units nationwide in September 2026
• New-EV supply sat at 75 days — 1.9x looser than used, a sign buyers keep choosing pre-owned value
• New EVs sold at roughly 912 per day, down 62% year over year

What Changed Since August 2026

• Used-EV daily sales rose 11% (1,262 to 1,397 per day)
• Days supply fell 7% — tightening further in sellers’ favor (42.8 to 39.7 days)
• Total used-EV inventory rose 3% (54,007 to 55,417 units)

Used-EV daily sales, month by month. Chart: MyEV Research. Underlying data: Cox Automotive market data, through September 2026.

Used-EV days supply — lower means a tighter, more seller-friendly market. Chart: MyEV Research. Underlying data: Cox Automotive market data, through September 2026.

Total U.S. used-EV inventory. Chart: MyEV Research. Underlying data: Cox Automotive market data, through September 2026.

Notable Signals This Month

• Used EV retail sales ran at roughly 1,397 per day at the end of September, up 13.9% year over year, and September was the strongest month for used EV retail sales in Cox Automotive market data going back to January 2023, up 21.2% year over year
• Used EV inventory rose to 55,417 units, up 42% year over year, while used EV days supply fell to 39.7 days, below the 46.1 days for gas vehicles though still up 25% from a year ago, per Cox Automotive market data
• The average used EV transaction price was $36,767 versus $34,630 for comparable gas vehicles, so used EVs continue to sell at a premium over their gas counterparts, per Cox Automotive market data
• New EV sales ran at about 912 per day, down 62% year over year, and new EV inventory fell 45% to 68,453 units, while new EV days supply rose to 75.0 days, up 46% year over year, per Cox Automotive market data
• At Manheim wholesale auctions, 125,367 used EVs sold in 2026 through September 30 at an average price of $28,204 while holding 99.2% of benchmark value, and weekly retention improved to 99.1% in the final week of September, per Cox Automotive market data
• So far in 2026, used EV retail sales are up 15.0% and wholesale EV volume is up 35.0% versus the same period of 2025, while new EV sales are down 30.6%, per Cox Automotive market data

What This Means If You Are Selling an EV

Tight supply and rising sales velocity mean serious buyers are competing for a limited pool of used EVs. That is the definition of a seller's window — and windows close: lease returns and fleet de-fleeting add supply in waves, and each wave softens pricing. Sellers who move while supply is short capture the premium.

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What This Means If You Are Buying

At 39.7 days of supply, desirable used EVs are moving fast — well-priced examples of popular models rarely sit. Buyers with financing arranged in advance have the edge, and pre-owned continues to be where the value is: new-EV supply remains far looser than used, which tells you where demand actually lives.

About the MyEV Used-EV Market Index

The MyEV Used-EV Market Index is published monthly by MyEV Research. It tracks the U.S. used electric vehicle market across sales velocity, inventory supply, and pricing, drawing on industry sources including Cox Automotive market data alongside MyEV.com's own marketplace listings and transaction activity. All charts are produced by MyEV Research. Figures describe the most recent full data month (September 2026 in this edition).

Is now a good time to sell an electric car?

With used-EV supply at 39.7 days nationally and sales up 13.9% year over year, October 2026 is a balanced market — neither side has a decisive edge. The fastest way to know what your specific EV is worth is a VIN-based cash offer, which takes about two minutes.

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How fast do used EVs sell right now?

At roughly 1,397 sales per day nationally against 55,417 units of inventory, the average used EV turns in about 39.7 days — and popular models like the Tesla Model Y turn considerably faster.

What determines my EV's resale value?

Battery state of health is the single biggest factor, followed by model year, trim, mileage, and options. Market timing matters too — the same car is worth more when supply is tight, which is exactly what the current index reading shows.