Depreciation tool
EV resale value — depreciation curves for the top 12 EVs
Residual values are the single biggest cost of EV ownership. We track 12 popular models from year 1 to year 7 against their original MSRP. Pick a car and a price to project your own depreciation.
Pick a model and run the numbers
After 1 year
36,000
80% of purchase price
After 3 years
27,900
62% of purchase price
After 5 years
21,600
48% of purchase price
After 7 years
16,200
36% of purchase price
Full table — residual % vs MSRP
| Model | Segment | 1y | 3y | 5y | 7y | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | Mid-SUV | 80% | 62% | 48% | 36% | Top residual |
| Tesla Model 3 | Sedan | 78% | 58% | 44% | 32% | Strong |
| BYD Atto 3 | Compact SUV | 76% | 60% | 47% | 35% | Top residual |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Mid-SUV | 75% | 59% | 45% | 33% | Strong |
| Kia EV6 | Mid-SUV | 74% | 57% | 43% | 31% | Strong |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Mid-SUV | 70% | 50% | 36% | 25% | |
| Peugeot e-208 | Hatch | 68% | 47% | 33% | 22% | |
| Renault Zoe | Hatch | 62% | 40% | 27% | 17% | Weak |
| Nissan Leaf | Hatch | 60% | 38% | 25% | 15% | Weak |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Mid-SUV | 72% | 52% | 38% | 27% | |
| Polestar Polestar 2 | Sedan | 70% | 49% | 35% | 24% | |
| Porsche Taycan | Performance | 82% | 64% | 49% | 36% | Top residual |
Estimates based on UK/EU/AU auction and trade-in data through 2025. Local market conditions vary by ±10%.
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Frequently asked
Why do EV resale values vary so widely?
Three drivers: battery technology generation, brand demand and over-the-air software support. Models with active OTA roadmaps (Tesla, BYD, Hyundai/Kia E-GMP) hold value better than first-gen platforms.
Does battery degradation tank resale?
Yes. Used buyers now demand a state-of-health (SoH) certificate. Cars with verified >88% SoH at 5 years sell at a 12–18% premium over uncertified equivalents.
Are EVs depreciating faster than petrol cars?
On average yes (1–3 year window), but the gap is closing. Strong-residual EVs (Tesla, BYD, Porsche Taycan) now match or beat equivalent petrol cars after year 3.
Is now a good time to buy used?
Used EV transaction prices fell ~22% YoY in the UK in 2025 and ~15% in the EU. Year 3 trade-ins are at historic low prices — strong window for buyers, painful for early adopters.