The used vehicle market is how most Americans buy cars, yet that market is rarely featured in electric vehicle (EV) policy conversations. Long nascent, Colorado’s used EV market is now taking off and is starting to provide more affordable access to EVs for Colorado car buyers. As affordability improves, Colorado has a timely opportunity to leverage that momentum, using targeted support to close persistent gaps in EV adoption across the state for families of all income levels.
In this report, we analyze how Colorado’s used EV market is growing and evolving, focusing on how resale activity is shaping affordability and access. The analysis is based on Colorado vehicle registration records, demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and online used EV listings data.
