Finally, I sold my gas truck. I’m committed to an electric future. I’m not sure who I want to spend the next few years with. for me 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV lease for 2 years It expires in July 2026, and I will need a permanent replacement. Fortunately for me, the used electric car market has never been better.
The depreciation of modern electric cars is truly abnormal; There is no reason why an electric car with 25,000 miles should be 50% cheaper than a new car, considering How rare is the battery? Engine malfunctions are. But most regular people are still afraid of battery degradation, which means the deals are still amazing. A loaded 2024 Blazer EV LT2 is now trading for at least $25,000. If you have $35,000, you can get… Cadillac Lyric, Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW i4, Tesla Model 3 performanceyou name it.
Additionally, the $15,000 market has finally filled up. You can find it 3S model and Bolts In this range, with base model Ioniq 5s and Kona EVs trading near $20,000. The point is that at every price point, electric vehicle consumers have more exciting options than ever before.
So, what should I get?
What I need, and what I want
My Blazer EV, which I bought for the ground clearance and cargo space. Ideally, I’d want another midsize or full-size SUV with decent ground clearance, as I like to take my Blazer on camping trips.
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Like most new American car shoppers, I want an SUV. I don’t strictly “need” one, but I love camping in the Southern California wilderness, and I prefer to do so in an electric car. That’s why I rented my Blazer EV, and it’s still my favorite thing to do with it today. Just last weekend, I slept in the back of it with my dog, Kickflip, while we used the heater to shelter from a mountain storm.
I also transport several bikes in my 4WD, and will be driving cross-country at least once next year. In an ideal world, I’d want something comfortable and roomy for long highway trips, while offering a decent mix of on- and off-road performance. I want to be able to explore winding forest roads and still feel 100% confident bombing a winding section of canyon road.
These are the cars I keep an eye on.
2024-2025 Chevy Blazer EVs
2025 Chevrolet Blazers get video streaming, Apple Music support, eight years of free music streaming and a few other small upgrades.
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This weekend, I slept comfortably in the Blazer EV, then flew down my favorite canyon road at a brisk pace. The Blazer was comfortable, quiet and stylish throughout, with plenty of room for all the detritus that accrues on any overnight adventure. Perhaps more importantly, all of these capabilities are cheaper than they were a year ago.
You can actually find used 2024 Blazer EVs for around $25,000. And consider how aggressive it is Chevrolet has incentivized two-year leasesI expect more used Blazer EVs to hit the market this year. All 2024 models also come standard with a variety of packages that become optional in 2025, so they all have leather seating, heated steering wheels, heated seats, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping.
2025 models were also available with front-wheel drive and Super Cruise, with the top SS model serving as the performance halo model. I’d happily own a Blazer with front-, four-wheel, or rear-wheel drive (RIP), all of which offer a range of at least 279 miles with room for four adults. For $25,000, it’s hard to beat that.
2024-2025 Cadillac Lyriq
I still think the Cadillac Lyriq is one of the best looking SUVs ever.
I only have two real complaints about the Blazer: its forward-biased all-wheel drive system isn’t particularly powerful or engaging, and its charging performance is average. Its Cadillac sibling, the Lyriq AWD, addresses both problems. The all-wheel-drive Lyriq uses a 515-hp rear-biased setup, and its larger battery gives it a range of more than 300 miles with faster 190-kilowatt charging.
I already see used Lyriqs trading in the $35,000 range, and I bet there’s more room for them to go down. The cheapest Lyriqs are usually rear-wheel-drive models, which are excellent options if you don’t plan on tackling off-pavement adventures or braving heavy snow. Additionally, the 2024 and 2025 Lyriqs are the only Cadillac EVs to get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mercedes EQE 2023-2025 SUV
I recently drove the Mercedes EQE 320 4Matic SUV and was surprised by how much I liked it.
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The Mercedes EQE SUV may have been expensive and disappointing when it arrived on the scene, but the subsequent collapse in used values has turned it into a surprise bargain. For less than $35,000, you can get a nearly new Mercedes SUV with great driving dynamics, a powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive system, solid charging features and a range of nearly 300 miles.
Add a height-adjustable air suspension and a world-class audio system, and the EQE SUV can become a surprisingly charming daily driver. If you don’t need the power and can handle the jellybean image, EQE sedans are cheap, too, and they’re relatively nice, too. I think the next generation Mercedes electric cars represent a better quantum leapBut EQ cars are cheap today.
2022-2025 BMW iX
The design of the BMW iX may be controversial, but it’s hard to argue with the rest.
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I love the BMW iX. I love its goofy design, unique glass interior and cavernous cabin. I love that it’s an honest to God car that gets 300 miles in almost all conditions, and that it charges well and drives like a real BMW. With air suspension, the car also has more than 8 inches of ground clearance, giving it more room under its belly than most SUVs.
The iX only has two problems. First, its odd interior has some usability quirks, such as the oddly placed cup holder. But more importantly, the iX is expensive. This led to significant discounting when these cars were new, which happened, along with the devaluation of typical used BMWs iXs are a bargain. I’m already seeing examples for under $38,000, which is a crazy deal for a car that could be worth over $100,000 new.
2022-2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD
I slept in the back of the Ioniq 5 XRT during a trip into the desert outside Las Vegas. I’m going to do a budget version by putting all terrain on a used Ioniq 5 Limited.
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While used BMWs and Mercedes EVs may be great deals, they’re still out of reach for everyone, myself included. That’s why I love the Ioniq 5. Not only is it a great car, Hyundai sold a boatload of them. There are a lot more Ioniq 5s than Kia EV6s, and the Hyundai also has more space, the same great charging specs and excellent range.
Early used examples are starting to go for around $20,000, which is an amazing deal for such a great all-around electric car.
Tesla model yes
The Model Y “Junipers” haven’t depreciated much, so you’ll have to settle for the original Model Y, with its bouncy ride and cheaper interior.
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After leasing two Model Ys in recent months — a 2023 dual-drive from Avis and a brand-new Juniper RWD from Turo — I’ve confirmed that I don’t want a Model Y. I don’t like how these cars feel when new, and I don’t think they age well. The barebones cabin works great for some people, but I’m not a fan.
However, I had to think about it, because the value proposition is unbeatable.
The Model Y is a great car to drive, packed with world-class technology, excellent range and a robust indigenous charging network. The 4WD model is a do-it-all electric car that can satisfy just about anyone, and the Performance model is surprisingly fast. It also has some of the best packaging in the industry, saving a lot of space.
For around $25,000 as a good example, it’s hard to argue with the Model Y. If you like Tesla cars, a used car is one of the best cars you can buy on the market.
What’s on your radar for next year? Sound off in the comments.
Contact the author: Mack.Hogan@insideevs.com
