EV Depreciation Database

EV resale values can move quickly due to pricing changes, incentives, technology cycles, charging network access, and buyer perceptions of battery longevity. Depreciation is therefore one of the most important variables in electric vehicle total cost of ownership (TCO), especially for fleets and high-mileage drivers.

This database provides estimated depreciation percentages for a representative set of major EV models over 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year horizons. Values are intended as planning references and comparative signals, not guarantees of future resale price.

Depreciation varies by trim, region, mileage, accident history, and market supply/demand. Where possible, estimates reflect typical mainstream trims and normal mileage assumptions rather than edge cases.

EV Depreciation Trend Data (45 Models)

The table below summarizes depreciation at 1, 3, and 5-years across 45 major EV models

EV Make+Model	1 Yr Depreciation	3 Yr Depreciation	5 Yr Depreciation	Notes
Audi e-tron GT	$21	$43	$59	MEB modular pack
Audi Q6 e-tron SUV	$25	$50	$65	Older models entering degradation window
BMW i4	$20	$42	$58	High-performance packs increase cost
BMW iX	$23	$47	$62	Large luxury SUV pack
BYD Atto 3	$18	$38	$54	Blade battery cost efficiency
BYD Dolphin	$19	$40	$56	Smaller pack
BYD Seal	$17	$36	$52	Blade battery architecture
Chevrolet Bolt EV	$20	$42	$58	Multiple documented replacements post-recall
Citroen e-C4	$22	$45	$61	Shared Stellantis battery
Cupra Born	$20	$42	$58	Shared VW MEB platform
Fiat 500e	$24	$48	$64	Small urban EV pack
Ford Mustang Mach-E	$21	$44	$60	Wide pack sizes across trims
Honda Prologue	$20	$42	$58	GM Ultium-based architecture
Hyundai IONIQ 5	$17	$36	$52	E-GMP packs modular in service
Hyundai IONIQ 6	$18	$38	$54	Same platform as IONIQ 5
Hyundai Kona Electric	$20	$42	$60	Older packs entering aging window
Kia EV6	$17	$36	$52	E-GMP pack common with Hyundai
Kia Niro EV	$20	$41	$58	Moderate pack size keeps costs lower
Lucid Air	$26	$52	$68	Large pack and luxury service costs
Mazda MX-30 EV	$26	$50	$66	Small pack reduces replacement cost
Mercedes EQS	$27	$52	$68	Extremely large pack and luxury labor
Mercedes-Benz EQE	$26	$50	$66	Similar architecture to EQS
MG MG4	$20	$41	$57	Newer platform data limited
Mini Cooper SE	$22	$45	$60	Small pack and simpler architecture
NIO ES6	$20	$42	$58	Battery swap ecosystem influences costs
NIO ET5	$19	$40	$56	Swap-capable packs
Nissan Leaf	$25	$50	$68	Large replacement history across generations
Peugeot e-208	$21	$44	$60	Stellantis small EV platform
Polestar Polestar 2	$22	$45	$61	Shared Geely pack architecture
Porsche Taycan	$23	$46	$60	Performance pack and service complexity
Rivian R1S	$23	$46	$61	SUV shares pack architecture
Rivian R1T	$24	$48	$63	Very large packs drive replacement cost
Skoda Enyaq	$19	$40	$56	MEB platform battery
Subaru Solterra	$22	$45	$61	Twin of bZ4X
Tesla Model 3	$18	$38	$55	Large pack cost spread by variant and labor region
Tesla Model S	$22	$45	$60	Older vehicles entering replacement window
Tesla Model X	$24	$48	$62	High labor complexity and pack size
Tesla Model Y	$16	$35	$50	Similar pack architecture to Model 3
Toyota bZ4X	$22	$45	$61	Pack serviceability improving in later builds
Volkswagen ID.3	$22	$45	$62	EU data stronger than US
Volkswagen ID.4	$21	$44	$60	Modular pack design
Volvo EC40	$21	$42	$59	Same battery platform as XC40
Volvo EX40	$20	$41	$58	Shared Geely platform
XPeng G9	$19	$40	$56	Large SUV pack
XPeng P7	$20	$42	$58	Large pack performance sedan

• 1-Year Depreciation – typical first-year value loss after initial ownership
• 3-Year Depreciation – typical mid-term value loss as vehicles enter the main used market
• 5-Year Depreciation – longer-horizon value loss as technology cycles and warranty timelines matter more
• Confidence Score – an internal evidence strength indicator reflecting data maturity and consistency
• Basis – the primary estimation basis used (market index, fleet estimate, etc.)
• Notes – brief context such as supply pressure, brand maturity, or segment dynamics

How to Interpret Depreciation Percentages

Depreciation percentages represent approximate loss from original transaction price (not MSRP in all cases). For example, a 40% 3-year depreciation implies the vehicle may retain roughly 60% of its original transaction value after three years under typical conditions.

EV depreciation can be more volatile than ICE (internal combustion engine) depreciation because new-model pricing, incentives, and charging access can shift demand quickly. That volatility can create opportunities for buyers in the used market, but it also adds risk for new-vehicle purchasers.

Key Drivers of EV Depreciation

• New-vehicle price moves – OEM price cuts or incentive changes can reset used values rapidly
• Charging ecosystem access – reliable fast charging and network compatibility affect demand
• Battery warranty perception – warranty length and degradation thresholds influence buyer confidence
• Technology cycles – range improvements, faster charging, and new architectures can age older models faster
• Supply volume – high production volume typically increases used supply and pressures resale
• Segment dynamics – trucks and SUVs can retain differently than sedans and city EVs

How to Use This Data

This dataset is designed for comparative analysis and planning. It is useful for:

• estimating ownership cost bands when combined with insurance, energy, and maintenance
• comparing value retention between models in the same segment
• identifying used-market opportunities where depreciation has been unusually steep
• supporting fleet procurement decisions where resale value is a major cost driver

For related ownership metrics, see the EV Battery Replacement Cost Database and the EV Charging Performance Database.

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