Tesla Axes the Model X-Now It's the Fastest-Selling Used Car
The Model X Leads the Charge
Over the past year, Tesla has faced several setbacks, from broader disruptions in the electric vehicle market to CEO Elon Musk's political activity, which has driven away even some of its most devoted fans. Nonetheless, a report from iSeeCars suggests these issues may have had little to no effect on the company – at least in the used car market.
The study found that the Tesla Model X was the fastest-selling used vehicle in March 2026, spending an average of 25.6 days on the market, or 0.4 times the overall average. That highlights Tesla's competitive position in the used-car market, where it retained a strong share alongside hybrid vehicles.
A Look at the Front-Runners
While the Model X topped the "Fastest-Selling Used Car" category, the Lexus RX 350h ranked second with an average of 27.6 days on the market, followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid, Lexus GX 550, Lucid Air, Lexus ES 300h, Tesla Cybertruck, Audi Q5 Sportback, and Tesla Model Y, with the Hyundai Elantra N rounding out the top 10.
On the other hand, the slowest-selling used cars included the Volvo XC60 Hybrid, which spent an average of 197.7 days on the market, along with the GMC Sierra EV, Dodge Hornet Hybrid, Dodge Charger, and Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid.
The study – based on 6.7 million 1- to 5-year-old used cars sold from January to March in 2025 and 2026 – didn't explain why the Model X led the rankings, only noting that the result indicates the popularity of Teslas and hybrid vehicles.
Tesla's used prices remained largely stable over that period, while non-Tesla EV prices dropped by 10.3%. Moreover, amid a broader slowdown in used-car sales, Tesla models remained the fastest-selling EVs, spending an average of 32.4 days on the market, ahead of gasoline cars at 54.1 days, hybrids at 54.4 days, and non-Tesla EVs at 60.1 days.
What Buyers Are Really Choosing
It is worth noting, however, that Tesla is ending the production of the Model X, which may have nudged prospective buyers to get one before it becomes rarer and potentially more expensive – especially for a model with a cult following, driven by its early EV prominence and its distinctive falcon-wing doors. Its sedan counterpart, the Model S, is also on the way out.
Another key takeaway is the growing popularity of hybrids, which may now be emerging as the default choice for buyers not fully sold on EVs. Only time will tell how the used-car market evolves, but the study suggests demand is gradually shifting toward more practical electrified options.
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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM.