EV Depreciation & Resale Value Statistics 2026
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Depreciation is the hidden cost of any car — and EVs have a complicated story. Here are the key EV depreciation and resale value statistics for 2026.
Key findings at a glance
- EVs lose 58–60% of value over five years.
- Gas cars lose in the low-to-high 40s%.
- Used EV prices fell ~40%, spiking demand.
- Newer EVs are holding value much better.
Source: Recharged
EV depreciation statistics
- 58–60% five-year depreciation for EVs. (Recharged, 2025)
- low-to-high 40s% typical five-year depreciation for gas cars. (Recharged, 2025)
- Improving newer EVs with better batteries hold value much better; some Teslas have appreciated. (Recharged, 2025)
Used EV value statistics
- $36,408 average used-EV listing price in December 2025 (down 1.2% YoY). (Cox Automotive, 2025)
- ~40% drop in average used-EV prices over the period — which spiked sales. (Recharged, 2025)
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Summary table
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EV 5-yr depreciation | 58–60% | Recharged |
| Gas 5-yr depreciation | 40s% | Recharged |
| Used EV avg price | $36,408 | Cox |
| Used price drop | ~40% | Recharged |
Frequently asked questions
Do EVs depreciate faster than gas cars?
Older EVs did (58–60% over 5 years vs ~40s% for gas), but newer models hold value much better (Recharged).
Why did used EV prices fall?
Rapid new-model improvements and incentives pushed used prices down ~40%, boosting used demand.
Which EVs hold value best?
Select Teslas have even appreciated; battery quality and demand drive resale.
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Sources & methodology
Compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: Recharged; Cox Automotive. Figures are current as of publication and rounded for readability.