Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Projected Peak
Used EV supply expected to double as 2024-2025 leases expire.
Supply Surge Begins
First major wave of 500,000 off-lease EVs hits the used market.
Lease Peak
EV lease rates hit a record 67% of all new EV transactions.
Leasing Boom
Automakers aggressively push EV leases to capitalize on federal credits.
IRA Enacted
Inflation Reduction Act passes, creating the $7,500 lease loophole for EVs.
A massive wave of electric vehicles is hitting the used market in 2026 as three-year leases from the 2022-2023 period expire, driven by previous federal tax incentives. With nearly 500,000 units expected to return this year, used EVs are becoming the most cost-effective alternative to record-high new car prices and rising fuel costs.
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