Best Used Electric SUVs for 2024
These are the best used electric SUVs by price and budget based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best used electric SUV under $40k is the 2018 Tesla Model X, which is also the best used electric SUV under $45k. Topping the list for the best used electric SUVs under $55k is the 2020 Tesla Model X, which is also the best used electric SUV under $60k.
Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3, and Chevrolet Bolt EV have been around for up to a decade or more, but in recent model years the popularity of SUVs and crossovers has influenced the electric vehicle market. Premium brands like BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche have joined mainstream automakers like Chevy, Honda, Kia, and Volkswagen in combining SUV practicality and all-wheel drive with an electric powertrain.
Of course all these new electric cars eventually enter the used market, and iSeeCars has identified the best used EVs in different categories based on their used car price. If you’re preparing to buy a used EV from a dealership be sure to ask about tax credits. Only new EVs were eligible for these credits before the Inflation Reduction Act expanded them to used models. The credit can be up to $4,000 if you qualify, potentially turning a used electric SUV into a true bargain.
If you’ve been thinking of buying a used EV but worry about the condition of the battery pack, remember that all electric cars sold in America have an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the pack, and this includes used electric SUVs. This warranty also applies to hybrid and plug-in hybrid battery packs. If you have long range driving needs but still want to leverage an electric motor to reduce fuel use and emissions, consider a hybrid alternative.
For daily commuters with access to the fast-charging network, an electric SUV with between 200 and 300 miles of range should work well. Most electric SUVs have only been made in recent years, meaning they should all have modern amenities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with large central touchscreens featuring advanced infotainment systems. Use the lists below to see which electric SUVs fit your needs and budget.
How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Used Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).