Top Used Electric Car Options Before $4,000 Subsidy Is Gone – CleanTechnica

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There are less than two weeks left to get a used electric car in the United States and get the $4,000 federal subsidy that was provided for them in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Republicans in Congress and the White House are killing this subsidy, and the last day to benefit from it is September 30, 2025.

There are dozens of electric cars on the market in the US these days, so you can search out used options for whatever model is more appealing to you (as long as they fit the necessary requirements), but I’m going to highlight examples of some of my favorites in this article and options on the market. Before I get to my favorites, though, these are currently EVs on the market in the States:

• Acura ZDX
• Audi e-tron Sportback
• Audi e-tron GT
• Audi Q4 e-tron
• Audi Q6 e-tron
• Audi Q8 e-tron
• BMW i4
• BMW i5
• BMW i7
• BMW iX
• Cadillac Escalade IQ
• Cadillac LYRIQ
• Cadillac OPTIQ
• Cadillac VISTIQ
• Chevy Blazer EV
• Chevy Equinox EV
• Chevy Silverado EV
• Dodge Charger BEV
• Fiat 500e
• Ford F-150 Lightning
• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Genesis G80
• Genesis GV60
• Genesis GV70
• GMC Hummer EV
• GMC Sierra EV
• Honda Prologue
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Hyundai Ioniq 6
• Hyundai Ioniq 9
• Hyundai Kona EV
• Jaguar I-PACE
• Jeep Wagoneer S
• Kia EV6
• Kia EV9
• Kia Niro EV
• Lexus RZ
• Lucid Air
• Lucid Gravity
• Mercedes EQS Sedan
• Mercedes EQS SUV
• Mercedes EQE Sedan
• Mercedes EQE SUV
• Mercedes EQB
• Mercedes G-Class
• MINI Countryman
• Nissan Ariya
• Nissan LEAF
• Polestar 2
• Porsche Macan
• Porsche Taycan
• Rivian R1S
• Rivian R1T
• Subaru Solterra
• Tesla Model Y
• Tesla Model 3
• Tesla Model S
• Tesla Model X
• Tesla Cybertruck
• Toyota BZ4X
• Vinfast VF8
• Volvo C40
• Volvo XC40
• Volvo EX30
• Volvo EX40
• Volvo EX90
• Volkswagen ID.4
• Volkswagen ID.Buzz

There are also some discontinued models, like the Chevy Bolt and BMW i3, out there.

Now, the list above is not really a perfect list for used EVs you can get the $4,000 tax credit it. The car you’re buying has to cost $25,000 or less, and it has to be a 2023 or earlier model year — many of the models above can’t be had for $25,000 or less, and several models didn’t come to market until after 2023.

Four models I think could be especially appealing for getting the $4,000 used EV tax credit include the: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Volkswagen ID.4. (There are also far more Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 vehicles on the market, of course, if you want to go the Tesla route.)

Kia EV6

Carfax shows several used Kia EV6s for under $20,000, and many more for just over $20,000. Naturally, there are typically reasons for why the cheapest options are so cheap — high mileage, a branded title, an accident history, etc. Sometimes it pays off to spend just a little bit more to get the best deal. The above model was still priced at just $20,415.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

There are numerous Ford Mustang Mach-Es available for under $20,000, but watch out for high mileage or other features. Above is one appealing one I found —  just about $20,000, under 50,000 miles, 2023 model year.

Hyundai IONIQ 5

Similar to the models above, the IONIQ 5 is a crossover that hits the sweet spot of comfortable passenger space, good range, and price. There are a bunch of options near the $15,000 mark, or you can get a vehicle without too many miles on it for around $20,000–25,000. The option above stood out to me as a good buy.

Volkswagen ID.4

Last but not least, we have the Volkswagen ID.4. Many of the same points noted above about the other models apply to the Volkswagen ID.4 as well. However, you can go even further and get an ID.4 for just over $10,000 if you are brave enough to buy a vehicle with high mileage or a branded title. How about this car for a steal: $16,000, 61,000 miles, 2021 model year.

What do you think of these options? Any favorite models I’m skipping here?