Used EV Sales Show Us That EVs Aren’t Stalling Out - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica challenges the prevalent media narrative that electric vehicle (EV) sales are stalling in the U.S., arguing that this perception is misleading and largely driven by biased outlets and misinformation campaigns. While new EV sales growth may have slowed, the real surge is occurring in the used EV market, which saw a 21.2% increase in sales in January 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to a significant shift in pricing dynamics, where used EVs have become more affordable than comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, often by thousands of dollars even before accounting for lower operating costs. This "price flip" milestone, reached in late 2025, has made EVs financially accessible to a broader range of consumers, undermining the argument that EVs are prohibitively expensive. Contrary to concerns about older EVs having degraded batteries or limited range, the used EV inventory primarily consists of nearly new vehicles from 2023 or later, many of