A US study reveals that the value of electric cars, including Tesla models, is falling precipitously compared to their combustion counterparts. This trend highlights the impact of aggressive pricing policies and rapid technological developments on the used vehicle market.
Advances in the sector electric vehicles, such as reducing battery production costs and innovations in recycling, are making new EVs increasingly accessible and environmentally friendly. However, this progress contribute to an accelerated discount second-hand models. Lower prices and improved durability increase the attractiveness of new electric models, which can reduce the perceived value of used vehicles.
The recent study carried out by ISeeCars in the United States highlights the reality of the automobile market: electric cars, Tesla in the lead, are suffering a significant discount. more important than thermal vehicles. Over a period of one year, analyzing 1.8 million used vehicles aged 1 to 5 years, the average Tesla discount reached 28.9%, or nearly three more time than that of brands renowned for their strong depreciation such as Maserati and Alfa Romeo In FranceAnd up to 10 times more in the USA.
The value of electric vehicles, including those from Tesla, is falling at a rate ten times that of thermal cars
Faced with a constantly evolving electric vehicle market, several factors contribute to the rapid discounting of used models. Besides the price reductions initiated by Tesla To stimulate sales of new models, the rapid development of the electric vehicle sector plays an important role. Constant technological advances and improved battery performance make older models less attractivethus accelerating their depreciation on the second-hand market.
This trend is not isolated to the United States. Although the figures may vary in France, due to financial incentives such as purchasing aid, the rapid discount phenomenon remains a subject of global concern for owners of electric vehicles. Other factors affect resale value. Battery wearwhich lose effectiveness over time, and the high repair costs in the event of an accident contribute significantly to this accelerated decline.
Source: ISeeCars