Last month, EVs were flying off dealer lots in the last days of the federal tax credit. Now, in October, the market is adapting to a new reality without incentives. Knowing which models are moving quickly, and which are stagnant, can give you the upper hand.

We analyzed October 2025 car market data to find the EVs with the lowest and highest market day supply (MDS). MDS measures how many days it would take to sell through current inventory at the current sales pace. Here are the standouts in today’s EV market.

Top 10: The Fastest-Selling EVs Right Now

These are the EVs with the lowest market day supply as of October 2025. That means they’re in high demand right now, and likely harder to negotiate on due to limited availability.

Source: CarEdge Pro

For the first time ever, the Audi Q6 e-tron is the fastest-selling EV in America. The Volkswagen ID.4 is in second place as the September rush lifted sales rates. VW Group has three models in the top 10 right now, which is far from usual. The Macan EV has been a hot seller for Porsche.

Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, and Hyundai also have models in the top 10. The Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are the best-selling electric cars outside of Tesla right now, at least in terms of total sold. 

Bottom 10: The Slowest-Selling EVs in 2025

These EVs have the highest MDS, meaning they’re sitting unsold for far longer than average. Buyers may be able to score bigger discounts on these models — especially with CarEdge’s AI Negotiator doing the legwork for you.

Source: CarEdge Pro

Cadillac’s Escalade IQ is the slowest-selling EV in America right now, with an eye-popping 194 days of supply. Luxury EVs dominate the slowest sellers, including the Volvo EX90 and Cadillac Vistiq.

Volkswagen’s ID.BUZZ has never been the hot seller that was once expected. Industry insiders suspect this is because of two things: high prices and slow charging compared to the competition.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E also finds itself here again, although sales have been picking up quickly. For buyers, these EVs are the most negotiable in October, but only if you know how to negotiate. Or, let AI negotiate for you.

What This Means for EV Shoppers

If you’re chasing a deal, start your search with the slowest sellers. High inventory levels give you leverage, and dealers will be more motivated to talk price. Federal incentives are gone, so traditional car market dynamics will shape negotiability moving forward. Where supply far exceeds supply, you’ll always have more leverage.

Thinking about leasing? It’s worth considering. EVs tend to depreciate faster than gas-powered cars, and leasing can protect you from steep resale losses down the road. See depreciation forecasts for free with CarEdge’s Research Hub.

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