The used car market is grinding to a halt with one exception according to new data from iSeeCars. According to a new analysis, used Teslas are selling fast while other used vehicles are languishing on lots. Researchers say this indicates that consumer patience could be wearing thin when it comes to high used car prices when have increased dramatically over the past six years.
iSeeCars stats show:
- 1- to 5-year-old used car sales have been slowing for the past seven months, taking an average of over 45 days to sell since August
- February was the slowest month since January 2024, with the average used car taking 53 days to sell
- The Tesla Model X, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, and Tesla Cybertruck are the three fastest-selling used cars
- The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid, BMW i5, and Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid are the three slowest-selling used cars
- Four Teslas (Models X, 3, Y, and Cybertruck) are among the fastest-selling used cars
The number of days the average 1- to 5-year-old used car takes to sell (days on market) has been increasing since August. Last month, the average used car took 53 days to sell – a 40.6% jump from a year earlier, and the highest days on market in over two years, since January 2024 according to the new report.
Fastest -Selling Used Cars in February
iSeeCars says a year ago in February 2025, the average 1- to 5-year-old used car was sitting on dealer lots for 37.7 days. But since August, the monthly average days on market has increased to 40 to 50 days. In October 2025, days on market increased 53.5% compared to a year earlier, and last month (February 2026) the number increased 40.6%.
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Fastest-Selling 1- to 5-Year-Old Used Cars: February 2026 - |
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Rank |
Model |
Days on Market |
Compared to Average |
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1 |
Tesla Model X |
22.6 |
0.43x |
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2 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS (suv) |
26.9 |
0.51x |
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3 |
Tesla Cybertruck |
27.4 |
0.52x |
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4 |
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF |
29.3 |
0.55x |
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5 |
Toyota GR Supra |
30.0 |
0.57x |
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6 |
Genesis G90 |
30.4 |
0.57x |
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7 |
Rivian R1S |
30.8 |
0.58x |
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8 |
Toyota GR Corolla |
31.1 |
0.59x |
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9 |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
31.4 |
0.59x |
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10 |
Volkswagen Golf R |
31.8 |
0.60x |
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11 |
Lexus GX 550 |
32.4 |
0.61x |
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12 |
Lexus RX 500h |
33.0 |
0.62x |
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13 |
Tesla Model 3 |
33.1 |
0.62x |
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14 |
Nissan LEAF |
33.8 |
0.64x |
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15 |
Honda Civic Hybrid |
34.8 |
0.66x |
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16 |
Tesla Model Y |
34.9 |
0.66x |
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17 |
Toyota GR86 |
35.1 |
0.66x |
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18 |
BMW M2 |
35.4 |
0.67x |
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19 |
BMW X5 M |
35.5 |
0.67x |
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20 |
Cadillac Escalade-V |
35.6 |
0.67x |
Slowest-Selling Used Cars February 2025
Here are top five slowest-selling used cars last month, and the days on the market:
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Volvo CX60 Hybrid - 170.2 days
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BMW i5 (electric) - 153.0 days
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Dodge Hornet (hybrid) - 123.7 days
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Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid 118.0 - days
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GMC Sierra EV 116.1 - days
To see the rest of this comprehensive study, including the full list of the 20 slowest sellers, visit iSeeCars here.
