The Indicator from Planet Money · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
While the overall used car market is marked by high prices, electric vehicles (EVs) present an exception where buyers may find significant discounts. Resale values for EVs are described as "atrocious," potentially leading to better deals for consumers.
“But a car market is not a monolith and there's one sector where Ivan says used car buyers can find some deals, deals, deals.”
“You look at those resale values and on EVs, it is just it's kind of atrocious.”
“I think that this misunderstanding can lead to some better deals for electric vehicles and he's bullish on this market.”