Teslas rise, EV rivals fall after credit ends, iSeeCars points out

After the end of the federal tax credit, Tesla leads the rise in used car prices; other EVs decline and ICEs rise slightly, according to iSeeCars.

Quick Summary

With the end of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles, Tesla prices have increased in the used car market, while the rest of the EV lineup has become cheaper. iSeeCars points out that the end of the credit pressured most EVs to reduce prices, with the exception of Tesla's four lines, which registered an increase.

Among used cars, Tesla rose 4.3% since September 30, 2025, while almost all other used EVs fell by an average of 3.6%. In the new car market, EV prices (excluding Tesla) fell by 2.3% over the same period, with the largest drops in higher-volume, lower-cost models. Meanwhile, prices for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles increased by 2.5%.

Who leads the rise and who falls

• Used EVs: Tesla rose 4.3% (the average for all other used EVs fell by 3.6%, excluding the Porsche Taycan).
• New EVs (ex-Tesla): aggregate drop of 2.3%, with greater pressure on high-volume, low-cost models.
• Used ICEs: drop of 2.0% in the period.

The dataset reinforces the perception that Tesla's strength is pulling up the average of used EVs, differentiating itself from the movements in the rest of the electric vehicle market.

Sample Details

• iSeeCars analyzed list prices of over 1.7 million used cars aged 1 to 5 years and over 4 million new cars sold between September 2025 and January 2026.
• Note: Tesla's new car data is not publicly available, so it was not included in the new car section.

Impact for buyers

Those researching used EVs may find Teslas more expensive compared to other EVs, especially among lower-cost, higher-volume models that have dropped in price. For those considering ICE, there is also a different dynamic, with a slight rise in prices.

Inviting your opinion

What scenario do you think we will see in the coming months: will Tesla's rise be sustained, or will we see a correction in the prices of other EV brands? Leave your comment below.