For the first time, consumers will have a vast pool of used EVs available for purchase. Will hesitant drivers buy them?

Twenty-thousand Teslas are about to flood the US used-car market, as rental-car giant Hertz seeks to shed a third of its electric vehicle fleet.

For drivers, it’s a chance to snag a Tesla for well below market rate. The Hertz Car Sales website shows more than 200 used Teslas selling for less than $25,000 (£19,800), as of this writing. In comparison, a new Tesla Model 3 – the company’s least-expensive offering – starts at $35,990 (£28,500). These prices are even lower than the US’s cheapest new EV, a Nissan Leaf, which sells for around $29,000 (£22,965).

As Hertz sheds its stock, experts also expect more used electric vehicles will hit the market from dealerships, other rental fleets and private owners, particularly as three-year leases expire. For consumers who have been EV-curious, the new global secondary market presents a prime opportunity to purchase one at a steep discount – especially at a time when automakers continue to struggle with bringing down prices on new models.

“From next year onwards, there will be very significant volumes [of used EVs], and we can expect prices to go down significantly,” says Thibaud Simphal, Global Head of Sustainability for Uber.

  • OhmsLawn@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I’ve been watching prices for a couple of years now. It’s certainly better than ever right now. I’m hoping to keep my current ice car running for a couple more years, while I deal with some unrelated expenses.

    After that, I’m definitely going for a used bev.