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The Nissan Ariya struggled with pricing and competition, leading Nissan to discontinue it for 2026. Now, used models are selling for nearly half the price of new ones, with some as low as $18,500. For buyers, it’s a unique chance to get a well-equipped EV at a steep discount.

For the first time, EVs briefly cost less than gas cars in the U.S., averaging $600 cheaper in summer 2025. But with federal tax credits expiring and automakers set to pull back on incentives, the window of price parity may close quickly.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF S will debut at just $25,360, making it one of the cheapest EVs on the market. That’s $4,630 less than the S+ trim and over $2,700 cheaper than the 2025 model. With a 52 kWh battery and 174 horsepower, range remains to be confirmed, but Nissan is already positioned as the first automaker to deliver a $25k EV, a milestone long promised by Tesla but never realized.

Volkswagen raises the 2025 ID.Buzz lease bonus to $10,500, cutting monthly costs to $589. The deal ends September 30 with limited availability.

Electric vehicle leases in the U.S. have hit record lows, with some dropping under $100 a month. Automakers are using deep discounts and federal tax credits to move inventory before incentives expire in September. EVs now lease for less on average than gas cars, fueling a surge in demand.

U.S. EV sales surged in July, reaching the second-highest monthly total on record. Tesla led the way with sharp price cuts and expanded incentives, while industrywide discounts hit historic highs. Automakers are racing to boost sales before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expires on October 1, creating a surge of short-term demand that could reshape the market in the coming quarter.