You don’t need to splurge on a brand-new electric vehicle. If you’re EV curious but want to save on your next car, seek out one of the picks on this list.
Electric vehicles are in a transition period of sorts, as their technology, engineering, and manufacturing continue to rapidly evolve. To the consumer, that means plunking down your hard-earned cash can be a gamble, even as some automakers offer enticing.
And because so many of them are all-new models, you often don’t have a clear idea of what their reliability is going to be five to 10 years down the road, so pulling the trigger on an EV at full MSRP can be a tough call. Given all that uncertainty, right now, your best bet may be picking up one of the models on our list of the best used EVs. Sure, your posterior won’t be the first to grace the driver’s seat, but these vehicles have known reliability records and have already been thoroughly vetted in the real world. EVs tend to depreciate aggressively, so your dollar can go further if you buy used. We’ve taken an aggressive approach to making our recommendations; any vehicles with below-average dependability or less-than-stellar safety ratings got the ax.’s editorial acumen has also been applied to our roster of the best used EVs; we aren’t suggesting anything we wouldn’t put in our own driveway. Read on to see what made the cut. About MotorTrend's methodology: We consider many of the same factors in our new car rankings system. Our research focused on 3–5-year-old vehicles, which means we chose vehicles from the 2022–2024 model years. We use data from the residual value experts at Black Book to start our search, and any vehicle we recommend must have earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. An above-average J.D. Power quality and reliability rating is a plus.has the agility one would expect from a brand with a well-worn rep as purveyors of ultimate driving machines. In short, it’s a blast to drive without sacrificing a comfortable ride. A high-tech interior is stuffed with sumptuous materials. Charging speeds aren’t too shabby, and driving range is solid across the entire lineup.Some folks won’t go for the iX’s toothy front fascia, which the automaker has taken steps to address with a refresh for the 2026 model year. There’s a downside to the iX’s avant-garde interior, as well; some of the cabin ergonomics are perplexing. Depreciation on these models is in freefall, so expect the pricing to go even lower in a few years.has an extroverted exterior design and a funky yet functional interior to match. It charges and launches very quickly, with impressive handling to bring some fun to your daily commute. Luxury vehicles tend to forgo whimsy, but the GV60 has charming character in spades.Some won’t love the GV60’s eccentricities, so we can’t fault them for wanting a more conventional-looking electric vehicle for everyday use. Although the cabin looks cool, some materials aren’t as premium as we’d expect from a luxury SUV. Finally, driving range falls off when you step up to the dual-motor models.. This popular sedan has excellent driving manners, good range, and quick charging. The infotainment display is responsive and packed full of features. Thanks to its default compatibility with the Tesla Supercharger network, it’s almost as easy to live with as a gas car.The refreshed Model 3, introduced for 2024, is far more refined than the initial version of the sedan offered from 2017 to 2023. Even though Tesla offers a lot of standard equipment on the Model 3, it’s missing some features found on other vehicles on this list. There’s no instrument cluster or head-up display available, for example.has found itself in as it enters the market following the ubiquity of the Tesla Model 3. Fortunately, it’s a great alternative. It’s very fun to drive, boasts an extraordinary driving range, and charges at a blistering speed. The twin 12.3-inch displays are large, legible, and easy to navigate. There’s a lot to love about this spacious sedan.While the Tesla Model 3 is anonymous, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 stands out with a wild, controversial design. The interior uses eco-friendly materials, but the cabin is over-reliant on hard plastics. Despite the Ioniq 6’s midsize sedan body, cargo volume trails rivals.benefits from a sleek and futuristic look. The EV6 has a competitive driving range and lightning-quick charging capabilities. If you want supercar acceleration, there’s the powerful Kia EV6 GT. The cabin is forward-looking in its style, as well, with impressive dual 12.3-inch displays.As handsome as the EV6 may be inside, its button layout is clumsy. There isn’t much headroom in sunroof-equipped models, either. Rear-drive models can go far with a full battery, but their lackluster acceleration is off the pace from what we’ve come to expect from EVs.draws inspiration from the angular cars of the past for its forward-looking approach to transportation. It handles well and is offered with several powertrain configurations. Charging is superfast, meaning you’ll spend more time on the road. It’s an overwhelmingly complete package that helped make itAlthough Hyundai equips the Ioniq 5 with a pair of large 12.3-inch displays, its minimalistic interior styling can feel sparce. The suspension is a tad underdamped, giving way to a jittery ride. For the sake of design, there’s no rear windshield wiper.is the most popular EV in the United States. It has an excellent driving range, solid performance, and a spacious cabin. However, its build quality is spotty, and pre-refresh models suffer from a punishing ride on the pavement. Overall reliability is hit or miss to an extent that we can’t recommend the Model Y as one of the best used EVs.Get the newest car reviews, hottest auto news, and expert analysis of the latest trends delivered straight to your inbox!Billy Rehbock's passion for cars started with his dad's Volkswagen Jetta GLX, his mom's Cabriolet, and his own Hot Wheels collection. A USC graduate with a Master of Science in journalism, he's an associate editor for the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide and covers everything from sports cars to SUVs.
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