Best electric vehicles
Explore the best used electric vehicles of 2024
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles have eco-friendly features, cutting-edge technology, and allow you to skip the gas pump.
Check out the 10 most popular used electric vehicles with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Tesla Model 3
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2. Nissan Leaf
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3. Chevrolet Bolt EV
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4. Tesla Model S
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5. BMW I3
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6. Hyundai Ioniq Electric
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Pros
Impressive cargo space
Lots of driver aids
Comfy interior
Cons
Reduced rear visibility
Tight back seat space
Specs aren't as good as other EVs
7. Porsche Taycan Electric
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8. BMW i4
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Pros
Quickly accelerates up to speed
High-end feel to the passenger cabin
Good ride experience
Cons
Lacks the driving excitement of similar sedans
Regenerative braking is sensitive to inputs
Tight second-row leg and headroom
9. Volvo C40 Recharge Electric
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Pros
Stylish interior and exterior
Noise-free cabin
Composed handling
Cons
Tight cargo area
Subpar rearward visibility
Second row feels cramped
How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from January 2024 through June 2024. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
Range figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new and assume a full battery charge. Range will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
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