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- VIN 5YJXCBE26GF******
- Lot number 45268236
- Location VA - Yorktown
- Damage Electrical, left rear
- Odometer 1 mi (not actual)
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- VIN KM8KMDAF2NU******
- Lot number 46039293
- Location CT - East Windsor
- Damage Right rear
- Odometer 47,233 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $875 USD
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2018
Tesla Model 3 Long Range/mid Range
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA1JF******
- Lot number 45807719
- Location VA - Yorktown
- Damage Right side, front end
- Odometer 27,471 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $4,150 USD
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2020
Tesla Model 3 Performance Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EC1LF******
- Lot number 46120861
- Location GA - Winder
- Damage Front end, suspension
- Odometer 68,295 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $3,000 USD
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2020
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-wheel Drive/standard Range Rear-wheel Drive
- Condition Engine start
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA2LF******
- Lot number 46081698
- Location GA - Winder
- Damage Front end, left rear
- Odometer 99,646 mi (actual)
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2023
Tesla Model 3 Performance Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EC9PF******
- Lot number 45772829
- Location GA - Winder
- Damage Front end, unknown
- Odometer 110,142 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $11,200 USD
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- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 7SAYGDEE0TA******
- Lot number 46132413
- Location NJ - Port Murray
- Damage Front end, rear end
- Odometer 40,342 mi (actual)
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2023
Tesla Model 3 Rear-wheel Drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA3PF******
- Lot number 46487896
- Location FL - Hudson
- Damage Front & rear, left side
- Odometer 56,297 mi (not actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $20,000 USD
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- VIN WBY43EJ06SC******
- Lot number 46057296
- Location NC - Graham
- Damage Right front, unknown
- Odometer 27,647 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $225 USD
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2023
Tesla Model 3 Rear-wheel Drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA0PF******
- Lot number 46270150
- Location NJ - Port Murray
- Damage Rear end, mechanical
- Odometer 128,932 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $3,650 USD
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2024
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All-wheel Drive/rear-wheel Drive
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 5YJ3E1EAXRF******
- Lot number 45942429
- Location NJ - Port Murray
- Damage Front end, unknown
- Odometer 24,441 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $1,050 USD
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- VIN 1G1FW6S04J4******
- Lot number 46468801
- Location FL - Hudson
- Damage Front end, unknown
- Odometer 47,609 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $6,200 USD
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2021
Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- VIN 5YJYGDEE3MF******
- Lot number 46228305
- Location MD - Baltimore
- Damage Left & right side, right front
- Odometer 1 mi (not actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $3,050 USD
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- VIN WMW13DJ04P2******
- Lot number 46472994
- Location MI - Belleville
- Damage Right side, front end
- Odometer 28,925 mi (actual)
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2023
Tesla Model Y Awd/long Range Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 7SAYGDEE1PA******
- Lot number 46354513
- Location FL - Southwest Ranch
- Damage Left & right side, suspension
- Odometer 20,791 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $22,600 USD
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2026
Tesla Model 3 Premium Rear-wheel Drive/rear-wheel Drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA5TF******
- Lot number 46367493
- Location FL - Southwest Ranch
- Damage Repossession, right front
- Odometer 8,264 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $6,700 USD
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- VIN 7SAYGDEE6TA******
- Lot number 45268155
- Location FL - Southwest Ranch
- Damage Right side, suspension
- Odometer 10,884 mi (actual)
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- VIN 5YJ3E1EB5JF******
- Lot number 46388014
- Location FL - Southwest Ranch
- Damage Rear end, electrical
- Odometer 72,713 mi (actual)
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- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJSA1H18FF******
- Lot number 46180259
- Location NC - Graham
- Damage Normal wear & tear, front end
- Odometer 179,992 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $5,300 USD
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2021
Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJYGDEE2MF******
- Lot number 46409343
- Location FL - Davie
- Damage Rear end
- Odometer 69,060 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $8,800 USD
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2024
Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All-wheel Drive
- VIN 7SAYGAEE7RF******
- Lot number 46049279
- Location OH - West Chester
- Damage Front & rear
- Odometer 37,696 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $5,400 USD
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2023
Tesla Model 3 Rear-wheel Drive
- Condition Won’t start
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA6PF******
- Lot number 46182037
- Location NJ - Port Murray
- Damage Flood, flood (fresh water)
- Odometer 25,649 mi (actual)
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Current bid Preliminary bid $125 USD
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- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 3GNKDCRJ1RS******
- Lot number 72849406
- Location NY - Angola
- Damage Front end, side
- Odometer 17,509 mi (actual)
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2013
Tesla Model S Performance
- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJSA1CG0DF******
- Lot number 75426276
- Location CT - East Granby
- Damage Front end, minor dent/scratches
- Odometer 113,785 mi (actual)
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- Condition Run and drive
- VIN 5YJ3E1EA5PF******
- Lot number 74471106
- Location FL - Orlando
- Damage Front end
- Odometer 196,199 mi (actual)
- Date of auction
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FAQ
Do not assume battery coverage. Auction lots are sold as-is, and any remaining manufacturer warranty depends on the VIN, age, mileage, title brand, transfer terms, service history, and cause of failure. Verify coverage directly with the manufacturer or an authorized service center.
No. Run and Drive means the vehicle moved during auction processing. It does not confirm battery health, usable capacity, charging performance, full driving range, thermal management, or the absence of stored EV system faults.
Yes, when the charging port, onboard charger, high-voltage isolation, battery management system, wiring, and thermal controls remain functional. A vehicle that powers on may still have AC or DC fast-charging faults, so normal charging should be verified rather than inferred from Run and Drive status.
Yes. Water intrusion can reach the battery pack, high-voltage connectors, charging hardware, control modules, and isolation monitoring. That creates corrosion, electrical faults, shock hazards, and possible fire risk in addition to the interior and mechanical problems found in a flooded gasoline vehicle.
Battery-pack replacement, major module work, inverter or power-electronics replacement, drive-unit repairs, onboard-charger faults, and structural damage around the battery can create the highest costs. Programming, cooling-system work, and limited parts availability can add to the total.
Electric cars at auction can offer a lower purchase price, but battery condition, charging hardware, and underbody damage can change the entire repair plan. The strongest lots are those where the damage path, title status, and high-voltage components can be assessed based on the available evidence.
Copart and IAAI EV auctions include clean-title and salvage vehicles from collisions, theft recovery, hail, flood exposure, fleet turnover, and insurance remarketing. Models such as the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt, and Ford Mustang Mach-E appear in the catalog as availability changes. Through CARS4.BID, you can compare these lots by damage, condition, title, location, and bidding status before setting your maximum bid.
What makes electric cars different from gasoline vehicles at auction?
An all-electric vehicle has no internal combustion engine and no conventional multi-speed transmission. Propulsion, charging, cabin climate, and temperature control depend on a high-voltage electrical architecture, so repair planning follows a different sequence after a collision or system fault.
The main systems to identify are:
- Battery pack: Stores the energy used for propulsion and contains cells or modules, contactors, sensors, cooling passages, and protective structure.
- Electric motor and drive unit: Convert electrical energy into movement and may be positioned at the front, rear, or both axles.
- Charging system: Includes the charging port, onboard charger, high-voltage connections, and equipment used for AC charging and DC fast charging.
- Thermal management system: Controls battery, power-electronics, motor, and cabin temperatures through coolant circuits, pumps, valves, radiators, or heat-pump hardware.
- Battery management system: Monitors voltage, temperature, state of charge, isolation, and other conditions needed to operate the pack safely.
Why is the battery pack the main risk in an EV car auction?
Battery condition affects driving range, charging performance, repair viability, and resale value. Battery degradation reduces usable capacity over time, but the percentage displayed on the dashboard shows state of charge (SOC), not long-term battery health. A pack can show a high SOC and still have reduced usable capacity, weak battery modules, temperature faults, or stored battery-management codes.
Module-level repairs are possible on some designs, while other packs are serviced as larger assemblies. The repair route depends on chemistry, pack construction, software, cooling connections, parts availability, and access to qualified battery diagnostics. A complete battery replacement can change the project from a workable rebuild to a parts vehicle when the remaining value does not support the pack, labor, programming, and transport costs.
Do not assume battery warranty coverage transfers with an auction purchase. Remaining coverage depends on the manufacturer’s terms, vehicle age, mileage, title brand, service history, and the reason for the fault. Verify the VIN and warranty status directly before allowing possible coverage to influence the bid.
How EV car auction lots can show battery-related warning signs
Dashboard pictures may show a battery warning, reduced-power message, charging fault, low displayed range, or an EV system alert. Seller notes can mention that the vehicle starts, remains stationary, will not charge, or needs special equipment for movement.
Charging-port pictures can reveal broken pins, damaged doors, heat marks, missing hardware, or impact near the inlet. Missing dashboard views, no charging information, and a Won’t Start condition leave battery health unresolved.
Which damage types carry the most risk at EV auctions?
Damage type should be judged by the area it reaches, not by the size of the visible dent. Hail, cosmetic marks, minor dents, and light rear-end damage can remain outside the high-voltage system when the floor, charging hardware, and battery enclosure stay protected. Undercarriage, flood, electrical, charging-port, and direct battery-pack damage create a less predictable repair scope.
| Damage type at an EV auction | Typical repair boundary | Effect on the maximum bid |
|---|---|---|
| Hail or cosmetic damage | Roof, hood, outer panels, glass, trim, and paint | A stronger candidate when water sealing, cameras, and structural areas remain intact |
| Minor dents or scratches | One or more exterior panels without floor or high-voltage involvement | Price bodywork, paint, sensors, and panel replacement without assuming the EV system is affected |
| Light rear-end damage | Bumper, liftgate, lamps, rear body panel, and parking equipment | Check the rear floor, charging-port side, cooling hardware, and model-specific battery location |
| Undercarriage damage | Battery shielding, enclosure, coolant lines, suspension, and high-voltage connections | Use a larger reserve because pictures may not show pack deformation or puncture clearly |
| Flood damage | Battery enclosure, connectors, charging hardware, modules, wiring, and cabin electronics | Treat water intrusion as a high-voltage and corrosion risk, even after the vehicle dries |
| Electrical or charging-port damage | Inlet, onboard charger, DC fast-charging path, wiring, control modules, and isolation monitoring | Do not assume a replacement port will resolve the full charging fault |
| Battery-pack impact | Enclosure, modules, cooling plates, mounts, contactors, and battery management system | Lower the ceiling sharply until the pack and surrounding structure can be assessed |
Primary damage can understate the project when secondary damage points to the undercarriage, electrical system, or another impact area. Rear-end damage may be manageable on one model and battery-adjacent on another, so use the VIN-specific component layout rather than a general EV assumption.
How to check a lot on electric vehicle auctions before bidding
A disciplined review keeps battery questions separate from title, collision, and transport costs. CARS4.BID places Copart and IAAI electric vehicle auction lots in one catalog, so you can compare the same model across auction sources, document types, condition, location, and sale timing.
- Read the primary damage, secondary damage, seller notes, and condition label before focusing on the cleanest pictures.
- Review the full photo set, including the dashboard, charging port, underbody, rocker panels, wheel position, cargo floor, front compartment, and damaged edges.
- Check title status and VIN history for prior losses, title brands, ownership records, mileage entries, earlier auction activity, and water or structural events.
- Compare the odometer with previous records and note any not-actual, exempt, or unknown designation.
- Treat Run and Drive, Engine Start, and Won’t Start as auction observations. Run and Drive does not confirm battery health, normal charging, full range, or fault-free operation.
- Note the charging status, displayed range, warning lights, and any message about reduced power or charging failure without treating those clues as a battery diagnostic.
- Price the location and delivery route before bidding. A stationary EV, damaged wheels, locked drivetrain, or undercarriage exposure may require special loading or handling.
For salvage electric cars, confirm the rebuilt-title, registration, insurance, resale, or export route for the destination. Missing underbody pictures, incomplete seller notes, or a dashboard that is not shown should increase the reserve rather than be read as neutral evidence.
Which electric cars appear most often at Copart and IAAI auctions?
Model availability follows the number of vehicles already on the road, regional adoption, age, seller channel, and current insurance activity. California has the largest registered EV population in the United States, while Florida, Texas, Washington, New Jersey, and New York also have large EV bases. Those states may offer a broader selection of electric-vehicle lots, although model availability varies from one sales cycle to the next.
Common groups include:
- Compact EVs: Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt.
- Electric sedans: Tesla Model 3.
- Electric SUVs: Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Volkswagen ID.4.
- Premium EVs: Tesla Model S, Audi e-tron, and Mercedes EQ models.
California yards often feature more Tesla, Leaf, and premium EV lots, while Florida, Texas, Washington, New Jersey, and New York also offer varied selections. Filter by state, model, year, title, and auction date rather than assuming one region always has the better choice.
What determines the final cost of an electric car at an EV auction?
The displayed bid is only the acquisition stage. Final cost includes auction charges, delivery, title processing, conventional collision work, battery diagnostics, high-voltage labor, programming, thermal-system repairs, charging-system work, and the reserve left for evidence that the lot card cannot confirm.
Title brand and intended use shape the ceiling. A clean-title EV may support a different resale path from salvage electric cars for sale, while a nonrepairable document can restrict the project to parts or export where permitted. Resale value also depends on verified range, charging performance, repair documentation, model demand, and access to service after the work is complete.
A stationary vehicle with collision-damaged suspension, a locked drive unit, or a high-voltage safety concern may require a forklift, winch, or other handling that should be confirmed before the sale.
On CARS4.BID you can place a preliminary bid or join live bidding without obtaining a dealer license. Shipping support is available after purchase, but the route and loading requirements should be included in the maximum bid before the electric car auction begins.
Before bidding, confirm which charging connector, onboard charger, and DC fast-charging configuration belong to the exact model year and trim, since similar-looking parts may use different hardware or software.
For customers who want an additional opinion, CARS4.BID can review the lot evidence, VIN-specific charging equipment, battery warnings, title restrictions, and transport requirements together. This optional review helps identify costs that should remain in the reserve before you set the bid limit.