From Recurrent.
The used EV market is about to explode—and most dealers aren’t ready for what’s coming.
Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, has a front-row seat to the data shaping the automotive industry’s biggest transformation in decades. In this conversation, she breaks down the used EV market trends that will define 2026—and why the next 12 months could be a turning point for mainstream EV adoption.
What we cover:
Price parity is here: Used EVs are now within $3,000 of used gas cars (and sometimes less than $1,000)
The off-lease wave: Why 2026 will see unprecedented inventory of 3-year-old EVs entering the market
One million used units: Stephanie’s forecast for plug-in hybrid + battery electric used sales in 2026
Battery health communication: Why consumer education on warranties and degradation is still the #1 barrier
Days supply equilibrium: Used EVs and used gas cars are finally reaching inventory parity
Dark horse manufacturers: Who’s positioned to surprise with the biggest EV market share gains (spoiler: watch Hyundai, GM, and the Japanese brands)
Bidirectional charging & grid stabilization: How EVs become grid assets, not just transportation
Stephanie brings a macro-level, data-informed perspective that complements dealer voices perfectly. If you’re trying to understand where the market is heading—not just what’s happening in your PMA—this is essential listening.
About Stephanie: Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, Stanford graduate, and one of the sharpest minds tracking the EV transition from 30,000 feet.
About Recurrent: https://www.recurrentauto.com
