Robotaxi Idea Triggering Second-Hand EV Sales (Patreon)

The hottest used cars in America right now are Teslas—especially the Model Y and Model 3. On average, they sell in about 20 days, faster than any other car, EV, Gas, Diesel, Truck etc. Buyers are rushing in because used Teslas are best value

Used EVs now make up about 10% of the total used car market (up from just 2% a few years ago). Tesla owns roughly 70% of that space, thanks to its huge sales volume and unbeatable reputation.

Another big driver is Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi Network, launching in select cities like Austin in late 2025. Owners will be able to put their cars to work as autonomous ride-hail vehicles, with potential earnings of $30,000 per car each year. That’s why fleet operators and savvy buyers are scooping up used Teslas now—they all come with the hardware needed for Full Self-Driving. Analysts like ARK Invest believe robotaxis could eventually make up 90% of Tesla’s total value.