DRIVE DOWN COSTS
10 used electric cars that have seen the BIGGEST price drops this year – including compact SUV & family favourite Subaru
EV fans hoping to nab a bargain will find it tough to pick their perfect electric motor
EV drivers have been warned over which electric cars have lost the most value in the past year.
Resale prices have been bottoming out as tech evolves and prices of new models are slashed to attract new customers, leaving second-hand examples in the dust.
Below are the top 10 cars that have seen the largest depreciation.
10. SsangYong Korando E-Motion (2021-2024) - down 23.8%
The motor was only on the market for three years before it was succeeded by the Torres EVX.
It boasts a relatively large 61.5kWh battery, as well as a 100kW rapid-charging capability as standard, which means a 10-80% top-up from a fast enough charging point will take just over 40 minutes.
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9. BYD Atto 3 (2023-present) - down 24.3%
This eye-catching motor's giant touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard rotates 90 degrees, so you can switch it upright or widescreen at the touch of a button.
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The gear selector is supposed to remind us of a kettlebell at the gym, with free-weight-style air vents, barbell-style door handles, and a treadmill-inspired centre armrest hiding a wireless charging dock for your smartphone.
Multi-coloured mood lighting gives the place a cocktail bar vibe and even reacts to the rhythm of the music you’re playing.
A fun and efficient motor, and down a quarter of its regular asking price.
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8. Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (2023-present) - down 25.3%
The GLE dimensions for this vehicle are muscular and rugged, looking like an off-roader.
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It’s fitted with a 98kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a single electric motor that’s mounted to the rear axle and it produces 245bhp and 550Nm of torque.
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So for a big SUV that weighs 2.5 tonnes it’s not overly fast with 0-100kph taking 7.6seconds, while it has a top speed of 210km.
As the battery is so big, charging at home takes 14 hours using a wallbox.
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7. Subaru Solterra (2022-present) - down 26.3%
Sister to Toyota’s catchily-named bZ4X, the Solterra is Subaru’s first all-electric car and, at the same time, its most luxurious.
In keeping with Subaru’s traditionally rugged ethos, Solterra comes with permanent all-wheel drive as standard, and has a unique X-Mode traction control system to take it through deep mud or snow to places the Toyota can’t reach.
Factor in a comprehensive suite of advanced, active driver-assisted systems and effortless, hushed motorway cruising is just a couple of clicks away.
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6. Jeep Avenger (2022-present) - down 31.7%
A 1.2-litre petrol paired with a self-charge 48v mild hybrid, this is a beautiful motor.
It has more ground clearance, short overhangs and retuned suspension — good for soaking up uneven terrain, excellent over speed bumps and our cheese-grater roads.
Body roll is well controlled. It corners with real fluency. And it’s nippy too. So you can have fun on a twisty road.
The official range is 248 miles and we got close to that on a mixture of gravel and Tarmac roads.
There’s a shield of scratch-resistant plastic to protect the paintwork and lights from car park scrapes.
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5. Citroen e-C4 X (2022-present) - down 30.7%
Citroen went for a more progressive acceleration experience here, rather than the urgent and hyper-responsive flex of many EVs.
Relaxed driving manners are complimented by Citroen’s trademark cosseting suspension, and the driver’s seat is one of the comfiest chairs you'll ever sit in.
The interior is relatively minimalist, but Citroen has included a bank of physical buttons for the important stuff.
The important numbers? A claimed 220-mile range in the smaller 50kWh version I was driving.
Nicely, the e-C4 X supports 100kW rapid charging, which can top the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.
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4. Genesis GV60 (2022-present) - down 30.8%
The Genesis GV60 has a smoothly rounded body, like pebbles you collect on the beach to decorate your bathroom.
It has interesting wheels and distinctive double-stripe lights.
The screens, electronics and driver assist features are also as advanced as anyone else’s.
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3. Toyota bZ4X (2021-present) - down 31.2%
The numbers that matter: More than 280 miles of range in the FWD version, around 255 miles for AWD, 80 per cent top-up in half an hour on a 150kW charger.
The interior feels solid and there’s a 12in infotainment screen taking centre stage.
It’s not the sharpest or quickest compared to something from Volvo or BMW, but it’s more than up to the job.
There’s plenty of room for a family of four inside.
In fact, rear leg-room is at the top of the class, and the 425-litre boot is bigger than a Ford Mustang Mach-E’s.
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2. Ora Funky Cat/03 (2022-present) - down 46.7%
Ora sold 135,000 cars in China last year — more than Ford did here — and has just launched in the UK.
Funky Cat has a 48kWh battery that’ll do 193 miles.
The 171hp e-motor drives the front wheels. It’s quiet and nippy and easy. And it feels solid. That’s backed up by a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
The motor's interior boasts soft-touch surfaces and some techy add-ons including wireless phone charging, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree cameras.
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1. Fisker Ocean (2023-2024) - down 67.2%
Press the “California” button on this eye-catching EV and all eight glass panels including the doggie windows, boot window and sunroof open simultaneously – giving this electric SUV the feel of a convertible.
When you stop to recharge, the upright screen rotates 90 degrees to “Hollywood mode” for watching TV.
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