How Much Used Electric Car Prices Will Drop After Subsidy Cut — You Respond (Chart) - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the anticipated impact on used electric vehicle (EV) prices following the expiration of the $4,000 federal used EV tax credit on September 30, 2025. The tax credit currently inflates used EV prices by effectively providing buyers with a $4,000 discount. Once the subsidy ends, the expectation is that used EV prices will drop to reflect the loss of this incentive. To gauge public opinion, the author polled readers on how much they believed prices would fall: by the full $4,000, by $1,000–$3,000, or not at all. The poll results revealed that 57% of respondents expect a moderate price drop of $1,000 to $3,000, suggesting it remains advantageous to purchase a used EV before the subsidy ends. Meanwhile, 33% believe prices will not decrease, implying used EVs will effectively cost $4,000 more starting in October. Only 10% think prices will fall by the