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Bloomberg: Electric Cars Aren't Just For the Wealthy Anymore
Used EV sales surged 20% in Q1 2026 as price parity with gas cars and rising fuel costs push more Americans toward electric. Bloomberg's Kyle Stock covers the shift from early adopter market to mainstream, with Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas weighing in.
Automotive News Daily Drive: Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas on the Used EV Market in 2026
Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas joins Automotive News Daily Drive to challenge the "price meltdown" narrative around used EVs and break down what dealers should actually expect as 1.1 million leased EVs return to market over the next three years.
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Detroit Free Press: War's Impact on Oil Prices Shifts Interest About Used EV Market
Rising gas prices following the U.S.-Iran war are driving renewed interest in used EVs, just as a surge of off-lease inventory hits the market. Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas weighs in on what the convergence of demand and supply means for the road ahead.
Los Angeles Business Journal: Plug Gets $20 Million To Spark EV Market
Plug raised a $20M Series A led by Lightspeed to scale its EV-first marketplace. With $60M in used EV sales since launch, Plug is building the infrastructure dealers need to keep pace with accelerating off-lease EV supply.
Plug Raises $20 Million Series A to Scale EV-First Marketplace as Used EV Market Expands
Plug announced a $20M Series A led by Lightspeed to scale its EV-first marketplace. With $60M in used EV sales since launch, Plug is building core infrastructure to help dealers manage accelerating off-lease EV supply with EV-native data and faster transactions.
Car Dealership Guy: Plug Secures $20M in Series A Funding to Expand Used EV Marketplace
Plug raised $20M in Series A funding to expand its used EV marketplace. With $60M in sales since launch and 1.1 million lease returns projected in three years, Plug is building the tools dealers need to stay ahead of the EV wave.
Vehicle Remarketing: How Fleet Operations Can Resell EVs At The Best Price
Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas breaks down why fleet operators using ICE-era playbooks are leaving money on the table on EV resale. The fix: rethink replacement cycles, prioritize battery health, and remarket through channels built for software-defined vehicles.
The Used EV Market Explained
The used EV market is growing fast—but unevenly. This overview explains where supply comes from, why liquidity varies, how battery and charging data shape pricing, and what a healthy used EV market needs.
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Why EVs Are Valued Differently Than Gas Cars
EVs don’t depreciate like gas cars. Learn how battery health replaces engine wear, why heat and charging matter, and why applying ICE valuation logic to EVs consistently leads to mispricing.
Why Used EV Prices Feel Confusing (and What’s Actually Happening)
Used EV prices can feel volatile, but the reasons are structural. This article explains supply waves, incentives, dealer participation, battery transparency, and why volatility doesn’t mean lack of demand.
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Selling an EV 101: How to Get the Right Value
Selling an EV isn’t just about mileage and age. This guide explains what actually drives EV value, why traditional pricing tools fall short, and what information helps sellers get accurate, competitive offers.
Buying a Used EV 101: What to Look For
Buying a used EV requires different checks than a gas car. Learn what to evaluate—from battery health and charging capability to software features and warranties—to make a confident, informed purchase.
Charging 101: Networks, Compatibility, and Access
Not all chargers—or charging access—are the same. This guide breaks down charging levels, connector standards, network access, and why charging speed and compatibility play a major role in EV usability and value.
Software 101: How Software and Hardware Work Together in Modern EVs
EVs are still cars, but software plays a central role. This article explains what software controls, where hardware sets limits, how over-the-air updates work, and why software configuration affects resale value.
What Range Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
Range isn’t a fixed promise. Learn how rated range differs from real-world range, how efficiency and degradation affect it, and why two EVs with the same range can be valued very differently.
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The EV Battery 101: What Determines Value and Longevity
The battery is the most important part of an EV. This guide explains capacity, degradation, warranties, charging behavior, and why battery health is the single biggest driver of used EV pricing and confidence.
EVs 101: How Electric Vehicles Actually Work
A clear, plain-English explanation of how EVs function, what replaces the engine and transmission, and why software and batteries matter more than mileage when it comes to ownership, performance, and long-term value.
Battery 101: What Dealers Need to Know to Price an EV Right
In EVs, the battery is everything. It’s the engine, fuel tank, and value driver all in one. Dealers who understand battery health, degradation, warranty coverage, and charging habits are positioned to price and move electric vehicles more confidently. Plug’s Trade Desk uses real-time battery and software data to deliver guaranteed offers and eliminate the guesswork. If you're in the EV trade-in game, knowing battery dynamics isn’t optional; it’s essential.
Plug Named Exclusive Wholesale Partner for Recurrent's EV Selling Platform
EV owners interested in selling their vehicle can now receive a guaranteed offer in under an hour. Leveraging real-time demand from its 500-dealer network, Plug now purchases Recurrent customer vehicles directly, delivering fast, competitive pricing backed by EV-specific data. Each unit is relisted on Plug’s EV-only auction platform, giving dealers access to high-quality, consumer-sourced inventory with full Recurrent battery history. The partnership strengthens Plug’s position as the fastest, most confident way to transact used EVs.
EVs are on the Rise, Are You Ready?
EVs are entering the used market in force, ready or not. From rising trade-ins to OEM pressure and shifting customer expectations, electric vehicles are becoming part of every dealer’s world. Learn why preparation matters and how Trade Desk makes it easy to adapt.
Dealers Aren’t Avoiding EVs. They’re Avoiding Risk.
Used EVs make up just 2% of used car sales, even as demand surges. The gap? Legacy systems still treat EVs like gas cars, ignoring what drives their value, including battery health, software-enabled features, charging network access, and tax incentives. Without that data, dealers are left guessing, and guessing means risk. Plug was built to change that. Our EV-first auction surfaces the right data, so dealers can move EVs with confidence, not hesitation.
What the Data Says About Demand, Price, and Profit
The used EV market is growing, up 62.6% since 2023. Learn what’s driving demand, how dealers are profiting, and how Trade Desk gives you the edge.
Why Dealers Are Skeptical of EVs, and What We’re Doing About It
Dealers are right to be cautious about EVs. Legacy wholesale auctions and platforms weren’t built for them. Plug fixes that with EV-specific data, tools, and transparency.
Why EVs Are Becoming a Key Profit Center for Dealers
Used EVs are growing fast, and dealers are turning them into a key profit center. With more trade-ins and off-lease EVs hitting the market, the opportunity is real. Plug’s Trade Desk offers guaranteed cash offers and an EV-specific auction platform that makes flipping EVs fast and low-risk.
How to Profit from EVs, Even If You Don't Sell Them
Think EVs aren’t your business? Think again. With more trade-ins coming, dealers can profit from EVs without ever retailing them. Plug’s Trade Desk makes it simple: accept the EV, get a guaranteed cash offer, and move it through an EV-only auction with active buyers. No sitting in inventory time. No staff training. No guesswork. Just profit. The EV market is changing fast, and you don’t need to sell them to benefit from the shift.
The 59% Problem
Nearly 60% of dealers don’t touch used EVs, and that’s a missed opportunity. As used EV sales grow, the right tools can turn hesitation into profit. Plug is the only wholesale auction platform specifically designed for electric vehicles, making critical data, such as battery health and software features, transparent. You don’t need to be an EV expert to succeed. With Plug, you can confidently price, bid, and move EVs faster, smarter, and with less risk.
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Stop Treating EVs Like Gas Cars. They’re Not.
Electric vehicles aren’t just gas cars with batteries, they’re defined by battery health, range, and software. Yet most auctions still use outdated ICE metrics. Plug is the only EV-only wholesale auction, built to deliver the data dealers need to price and sell EVs with confidence. We surface real-time EV-specific info so you can move trade-ins quickly and profitably. Stop guessing. Start transacting smarter with Plug.
Do You Take Trade-ins? Then You’re Already in the EV Business.
EVs are coming through trade-ins, whether you sell them or not. Plug’s Trade Desk™ gives dealers instant, EV-specific cash offers, eliminating guesswork and delays. Close deals fast, move the trade, and keep your customer.
Plug Names Former Tesla Executive Lauren Van Dyke Vice President of Operations and Partnerships
Plug has named former Tesla executive Lauren Van Dyke as Vice President of Operations and Partnerships. She will lead efforts to grow Plug’s dealer network, inventory access, and strategic partnerships. Van Dyke brings deep EV remarketing experience, having led Tesla’s North American fleet and used car operations. Her appointment supports Plug’s rapid growth and the expansion of Trade Desk, the industry’s first EV-focused trade-in tool, as the used EV market continues to accelerate.
Plug secures $6.7 million in seed funding and launches Plug Trade Desk™, the industry’s first EV-exclusive trade-in solution
Fueled by Seed Round Funding, Plug Surpasses $15 Million in Used EVs Sold As the Market Faces an Influx of Off-Lease Vehicles
Plug announces used EV wholesale marketplace
Plug invites dealers and fleet operators to their wholesale marketplace for used EVs.