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EV Momentum: Why Used EVs Still Make Sense in 2025

This Week in EVs (fast hits) Global pace cooled, but demand persists. Global EV/PHEV sales grew ~15% YoY in August—slower than earlier in 2025, but still growth. Europe advanced ~48% while North America rose ~13%. Reuters U.S. outlook trimmed but long-run share still rises. S&P Global now sees U.S. EV share ~21% by 2030 (down from 24% in its 2024 view) and ~74% by 2050. Short-term softness doesn’t erase the long trajectory. S&P Global Charging build-out is happening. NEVI-funded public stations have finally scaled beyond the early trickle, with ~110 stations (~500 ports) recorded by FHWA as of late August—up from single digits last year. Autoweek Used-EV market is healthier than headlines. Recurrent reports used EV inventory up ~50% YoY with price stability since spring and days-supply tightening to the lowest since mid-2022. Recurrent Tax-credit timing: Federal clean-vehicle credits (up to $7,500 new / $4,000 used) are scheduled to end after September 30, 2025 under current guidance—eligibility rules apply.