It's an established fact that electric cars' values tumble; stories abound of buyers losing thousands on EVs the moment they drive out of the showroom. It's one reason why some buyers have stayed away.Or is it? New data shows that used EVs' precipitous fall in values is no longer a given. In fact, some are now in such high demand that their values are actually increasing. The data, from classifieds site CarGurus, shows that certain models' average listing values increased by up to 10 per cent in the six months from January to June 2026.Why have EV values bounced back?First, the Iran War has pushed fuel prices to levels at which more people are considering switching to electric. In addition, battery longevity is turning out to be better than expected and the public charging infrastructure is improving all the time, so a used electric car is a far more viable option than it once was.AdvertisementAdvertisementFinally, there's a feeling that electric cars have been undervalued by the used market for a couple of years; buyers have cottoned on to the fact that used EVs look surprisingly cheap by comparison with their petrol or diesel counterparts and the prospect of a bargain has tempted more of them into considering making the switch."In recent years, an imbalance between supply and demand has meant used EVs have consistently ranked among the most competitively priced options," says Chris Knapman, CarGurus' director of editorial content."While it remains the case that not everybody wants to switch to electric, interest has grown to the point where a handful of models have done something very unusual on the used car market and actually increased in value."Perhaps unsurprisingly, the models whose average listing prices on CarGurus have grown are all long-range EVs, with battery capacities that allow for 200-plus miles between charges."AdvertisementAdvertisementHere, in ascending order, are the EVs that have risen in value.7. Tesla Model 3Tesla's Model 3 is the most popular of the company's offering in the UKBy far the most popular Tesla in the UK, the Model 3 was, for a while, the default choice for those wanting to take advantage of the tax benefits of running an EV as a company car.A glut on the second-hand market depressed values, but the recent surge in interest in EVs has seen them rebound ever so slightly, rising by one per cent in the first six months of 2026.Average listing price (January 2026): £18,780Average listing price (June 2026): £19,054Increase in value: 1 per centWe found: 2021 Model 3 Standard Range Plus, 17,000 miles, £19,0576. Tesla Model YThe Model Y benefits from access to Tesla's full Supercharger network - APTesla's next most popular model has had even more of a resurgence, gaining 4 per cent in value in six months. That's perhaps due to the fact that as an SUV it's more practical and family-friendly than the Model 3.AdvertisementAdvertisementBoth benefit from access to Tesla's full Supercharger network making on-the-road charging easier and cheaper, one of the big reasons for their continued popularity. Another is the spacious, minimalist interiors that lend Teslas an airiness and lack of clutter that few rivals can match.Average listing price (January 2026): £25,114Average listing price (June 2026): £26,114Increase in value: 4 per centWe found: 2023 Model Y Dual Motor Long Range, 34,685 miles, £26,0905. BMW i4BMW's i4 is sought after for its quality interior and slick driving dynamics - Fabian KirchbauerIf you want an electric executive car but don't want a Tesla, consider the BMW i4. While it's never been able to challenge the dominance of the Model 3, the i4's quality interior and slick driving dynamics make it highly sought-after.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat's more, its exclusivity now means it's holding its value better than the Model 3 on the used market – and buyers seeking it above all else are helping to drive those strong values ever upward. In fact, the i4 is the car with the highest average listing prices in this list, representing its desirability.Average listing price (January 2026): £28,895Average listing price (June 2026): £30,268Increase in value: 5 per centWe found: 2022 i4 40 M Sport, 28,000 miles, £30,2004. Ford Mustang Mach-EDespite the initial backlash, Ford's Mustang Mach-E is holding its value well for the marque - FordThe US giant was derided for applying the famed Mustang name to an electric SUV, although it must be doing something right because the Mach-E is holding its value unusually well for a Ford.AdvertisementAdvertisementBuyers love the Mustang Mach-E's sharp styling and involving driving dynamics, leading to a five per cent increase in values since the start of the year.Average listing price (January 2026): £24,015Average listing price (June 2026): £25,287Increase in value: 5 per centWe found: 2022 Mustang Mach-E Extended Range, 10,000 miles, full service history, £25,3503. BMW iX3The BMW iX3 is a popular choice as an all-rounderThe new iX3 is getting all the headlines, but the outgoing model was a cracking all-round package too, with surprisingly sharp driving dynamics for such a large, heavy car, along with a beautifully finished interior.Clearly, used buyers agree, because its values rose by seven per cent in the six months to June this year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAverage listing price (January 2026): £25,591Average listing price (June 2026): £27,336Increase in value: 7 per centWe found: 2023 iX3 80kWh M Sport, 35,000 miles, full service history, £27,2562. Hyundai Ioniq 5The Hyundai Ionic 5 has proved popular as a family car, with its roomy interior, versatile rear seating and large bootUndoubtedly one of the most startling-looking electric cars, the Ioniq 5 looks like it's been teleported to the supermarket car park from a motor show concept car turntable.Yet it's not all about the looks. A roomy, airy interior, versatile rear seating and a large boot all make it a very useful family car, while generous equipment levels, a decent range and some of the fastest charging speeds around only broaden the Ioniq 5's appeal. No wonder values have rocketed by 9 per cent.AdvertisementAdvertisementAverage listing price (January 2026): £21,017Average listing price (June 2026): £22,891Increase in value: 9 per centWe found: 2023 Ioniq 5 77kWh Ultimate, 28,000 miles, full service history, £22,8591. Skoda EnyaqThe Skoda Enyaq pulls out in front with an increase in value of a remarkable ten per cent - Skoda AutoIts appeal isn't hard to spot: the Enyaq is large, comfortable and roomy – exceptionally so, with one of the largest boots of any EV. No wonder it's found favour among buyers looking for an electric car that can carry a lot of stuff.Buyers are clearly aware of its assets, which is why Enyaq values have risen by 10 per cent since the start of the year; this translates to about £2,000 more on average to buy one now compared with the start of the year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAverage listing price (January 2026): £20,557Average listing price (June 2026): £22,576Increase in value: 10 per centWe found: 2022 Enyaq 80x SportLine, 39,000 miles, £22,490Try full access to The Telegraph free today. Unlock their award-winning website and essential news app, plus useful tools and expert guides for your money, health and holidays.