The Fastest and Slowest-Selling EVs in August 2025
Key Takeaways
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Toyota’s bZ4X is the fastest-selling EV this month, moving in just 32 days.
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Cadillac’s Escalade IQ tops the slowest list, with more than 8 months of supply.
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The federal EV tax credit ends September 30, 2025. It's not too late to combine it with incentives for big savings.
Electric vehicles continue to carve out an ever-so-slightly bigger slice of the car market, but demand isn’t evenly spread. Some EVs are flying off dealer lots in a matter of weeks, while plenty of others are sitting unsold for more than eight months. Knowing which models are moving quickly, and which are stagnant, can give you the upper hand.
We analyzed August 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 August 2025. That means they’re in high demand right now, and likely harder to negotiate on due to limited availability.
| Make | Model | Market Day Supply | Total For Sale | Total Sold (45 days) | Average Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | bZ4X | 32 | 1,511 | 2,123 | $42,248 |
| Acura | ZDX | 36 | 1,122 | 1,397 | $68,906 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQB | 39 | 766 | 882 | $60,956 |
| BMW | i4 | 44 | 1,835 | 1,875 | $66,829 |
| Nissan | LEAF | 49 | 513 | 470 | $28,695 |
| Nissan | Ariya | 49 | 2,456 | 2,045 | $40,049 |
| Lexus | RZ | 53 | 1,167 | 999 | $50,696 |
| Chevrolet | Equinox EV | 57 | 12,061 | 9,594 | $41,909 |
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS | 59 | 363 | 277 | $118,731 |
| Chevrolet | Blazer EV | 68 | 5,814 | 3,835 | $51,083 |
Source: CarEdge Pro
Toyota’s bZ4X tops the list this month at just 32 days of supply, showing that Toyota loyalists will consider an EV with the Toyota badge. This is intriguing since Toyota has been kicking its EV transition down the road for as long as it could. The 2026 Toyota bZ will replace the bZ4X in name, and will look a lot better in our opinion.
Nissan scored a rare double appearance with both the LEAF and Ariya selling quickly. But don’t let Nissan’s EV sales rate fool you: they’re still selling electric models in much lower volumes than Chevrolet, Hyundai, Ford, and obviously Tesla.
Mercedes-Benz and Chevrolet also have two models each in the top 10. The Chevy Equinox EV is the best-selling electric car 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.
| Make | Model | Market Day Supply | Total For Sale | Total Sold (45 days) | Average Selling Price |
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| Cadillac | Escalade IQ | 254 | 4,274 | 757 | $144,271 |
| Ford | Mustang Mach-E | 238 | 23,363 | 4,426 | $48,656 |
| Porsche | Taycan | 229 | 1,937 | 380 | $143,805 |
| Volkswagen | ID. BUZZ | 216 | 3,473 | 722 | $67,433 |
| Audi | Q6 e-tron quattro | 196 | 6,003 | 1,380 | $74,856 |
| GMC | Sierra EV | 173 | 3,789 | 985 | $92,215 |
| Volkswagen | ID.4 | 173 | 6,330 | 1,648 | $47,670 |
| Hyundai | IONIQ 9 | 172 | 4,438 | 1,162 | $71,002 |
| Cadillac | Vistiq | 170 | 4,842 | 1,279 | $98,815 |
| Kia | EV6 | 155 | 4,541 | 1,321 | $50,536 |
Source: CarEdge Pro
Cadillac’s Escalade IQ is the slowest-selling EV in America right now, with an eye-popping 254 days of supply. Luxury EVs dominate the slowest sellers, including the Porsche Taycan, Audi Q6 e-tron. The Ford Mustang Mach-E also finds itself here again, with nearly 8 months of supply on dealer lots despite big incentives. For buyers, these numbers point to opportunities, but only if you know how to negotiate.
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. Always check the latest EV incentives.
In August and September, expect an EV buying frenzy for any models that qualify for the new and used EV tax credits. Those incentives are going to expire on September 30, 2025.
“If you’re shopping for a slow-selling EV, you have more negotiating power than you might think,” says auto industry veteran Ray Shefska. “But with the federal tax credits ending September 30, you can combine dealer discounts with a major incentive — that’s a rare opportunity to save big.”
See which electric vehicles qualify for federal tax credits ending on September 30.
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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