2026 Is Going To Be An EPIC Year To Buy An Off-Lease EV. Here's What You Need To Know

While oil prices continue to go up as the situation in the Middle East worsens, more and more people are likely going to be investigating buying an EV for the first time - and as we noted last week - interest in EVs is already on the rise as a consequence. But long before President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu began their war against Iran - in fact long before President Trump's re-election into the White House - EV sales around the world were soaring. Driven by generous incentives, automakers began offering incredible lease deals that encouraged people to lease rather than buy - and that's led to 2026 being the year in which many of those lease deals are ending. That translates to the largest off-lease EV fleet ever - and more used car choice for those looking for a new-to-them EV. So today, we're going to explain the ins and outs of why there are so many EVs coming onto the used market this year, give you some reminders about how auto leases work - and point out so