Good used EV deals are still out there, and the search traffic proves it.
On EV Database, discontinued versions are showing up more often among the site’s most viewed entries. That says plenty about what buyers are watching in the secondhand market right now.
We looked at which retired EVs users were checking most often on April 9, 2026, and the list is a revealing one.
Shoppers are not focused only on the newest hardware. They are also spending time on older versions that still offer decent battery size, usable charging speed, and pricing that can look far more appealing once depreciation has done its work.
Search Traffic Tells Its Own Story
One detail matters before the countdown starts. EV Database tracks discontinued versions as well as fully retired models, so names such as ID.4, i4, iX, and Enyaq can show up here even though newer versions of those vehicles still exist.
Seventh place goes to the Volkswagen e Golf, which EV Database lists from May 2017 through March 2021. Its 32.0 kWh usable battery and 39 kW average DC fast charging now look modest, but for many buyers that older formula still works, especially since the German starting price was €31,900, or about $37,400 at the ECB’s April 10, 2026, reference rate.
Sixth place belongs to the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Performance, listed in Germany from January 2021 through October 2023. With a 77.0 kWh usable battery, 124 kW average fast charging on a 150 kW DC charger, and an original German list price of €46,335, or about $54,300, it still looks like a serious used option for drivers who want a more road trip-friendly electric crossover.
Premium Models Hold Their Ground
Fifth place goes to the BMW iX xDrive40. EV Database lists it in Germany from November 2021 through January 2025, with a 71.0 kWh usable battery, a 92 kW average fast charge rate, and towing capacity up to 2,500 kg, or about 5,500 pounds, while its original German price sat at €77,300, or roughly $90,500.
Fourth place belongs to the Opel Corsa e, the version sold in Germany from November 2021 through June 2023. It stores 46.3 kWh of usable energy and averages 74 kW on a 150 kW DC fast charger, which helps explain why a smaller and simpler EV is still drawing attention on the used market.
Third place goes to the BMW i4 eDrive40, a discontinued version that still looks strong on paper. EV Database lists a usable battery of 80.7 kWh, an average DC charge rate of 112 kW on a 300 kW charger, and a German starting price of €59,200, or about $69,300, which keeps it firmly in the conversation for buyers who want an EV that feels built for longer distances.
The Top Two Say A Lot
Second place belongs to the Audi e tron 55 quattro, which EV Database lists in Germany from December 2020 through August 2022. Its 86.5 kWh usable battery, 147 kW average fast charging, and original German price of €81,500, or about $95,400, help explain why this older luxury SUV still pulls so much attention.
First place goes to the Škoda Enyaq iV 50, listed from May 2021 through September 2023. It is hardly a long trip champion with a 52.0 kWh usable battery and 45 kW average fast charging, but that lower tech profile may be exactly why it interests used buyers, especially when the last German list price was €39,900, or about $46,700.
Taken together, the list shows how used EV shopping looks right now. Buyers still care about bigger batteries and stronger charge curves, but they are also clearly willing to click on older, simpler cars if the package feels usable, familiar, and easier to justify on price.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.