These used EVs give you supercar acceleration and cost less than buying a Toyota Camry
Published on Nov 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
You can now buy used EVs like a Ford Mustang Mach-E or a Tesla Model 3 for less than a new Toyota Camry.
And yes, that includes the GT and Performance models (and even other high-performance EVs).
That’s good news for customers, but bad news for manufacturers.
Because it reiterates a point some people have been trying to make for a while.
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These high-performance EVs cost the same as a Toyota Camry
A brand-new Toyota Camry, one of the best-selling vehicles in America, will set you back around $30,000.
For that kind of money, you can buy a used Ford Mustang Mach-E GT or a Tesla Model 3 Performance.
If you manage to scrape together an extra $5,000, you can also get a Kia EV6 GT.
That’s a 576-horsepower car with a 0-60 time of just 3.5 seconds.
Not long ago, we’d have called that ‘supercar territory’.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance have similar figures.
The GT does 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds, courtesy of a 480-horsepower powertrain, and the Model 3 does even better, accelerating from standstill to 60 in just 2.9 seconds.
All yours for the price of a Camry.
The fact that these cars are so ‘cheap’ is both good and bad news
One of the by-products of turning cars into electric machines is that the software part is now by far the most important, which also means cars age faster, which is great news if you’re in the market for a used EV.
Not so great if you’re the manufacturer that’s trying to sell the car.
You wouldn’t use a smartphone from 15 years ago, and the same goes for an EV.
It’s not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison – but it’s not too far from the tree.
The aesthetic element still matters, but even that factor is fading away.
According to data from Statista, only 32 percent of buyers care about the way a car looks, as design is apparently now only the eighth most important buying factor.
The good news is there will always be exceptions.
The first-gen Tesla Roadster aged like wine, and it’s still a desirable (and valuable) car.
Limited-edition electric hypercars are also in the same bracket.
You won’t find a used Rimac Never for $30,000, that’s for sure.
You’ll need to add two more zeros.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
