$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options

A $25,000 budget buys plenty of solid used EVs—options like the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and older Tesla Model 3s make electric cars affordable for the middle class, not just aspirational. The Chevy Bolt, for instance, averages 259 miles of range per charge, 30% more than the typical used Leaf, while older Model 3s offer superior charging speed but cost $2,000 more on average. The key is knowing which battery pack to avoid: early Leaf models degrade 40% faster than the runner-up Bolt. Compared to #7's delayed data centers, this market offers immediate value, with prices dropping 12% year-over-year, yet buyers must navigate battery health as a decisive factor.