The Slowest Depreciating Electric Cars 2025

For many people one of the biggest factors to consider when purchasing your next vehicle is depreciation. The amount of value that a car loses whilst you own it not only affects how much equity you have in the car when you come to change it again, or indeed if you are at risk of finding yourself in negative equity, but also affects your monthly payment amount.

For those who are looking to purchase a nearly new car with a considerable saving to its list price when it was new, deprecation can be seen as a good thing. But for those looking to buy a brand new car, the amount its value depreciates over the period of ownership is a constant thought on most people’s minds.

In recent times, the electric car has seen a lot of negative press when it comes to how quickly they depreciate in value, and often over a relatively short period of time. But if you are looking to purchase a new electric car that holds on to its value better than most others we have compiled a list of 8 of the slowest depreciating electric cars on the market right now.

Volkswagen ID Buzz

Volkswagen have teased for years about the return of the iconic microbus and with the ID Buzz they have brought it back for the electric vehicle era. With heavily influenced styling and retro touches from the original legend, right down to the wrap around windows and two-tone paint schemes, the ID Buzz manages to blend enough of the historic with modern technology and driver convenience functionality. Its unique prospect in the current marketplace leads to its demand and desirability and accounts for its ability to hold on to its value remarkably well, especially for an electric vehicle.

Now that the model has been on sale for a couple of years means it gives a better representation as to how much value it loses over time, however not many current electric car models have yet reached the industry standard of 3 years and 36,000 miles. With a list price just short 0f £65,000 for the Style Pro LWB variant the ID.Buzz may be a relatively expensive family car, but with a residual value after 3 years and 36,000 miles of just under £34,000, a retained value of 52.6% means that the model is one of the slowest depreciating EV’s money can buy.

Hyundai Ioniq 5N

Hyundai’s range of electric vehicles are not only some of the finest around but for a brand that was once for some a bit of an embarrassing prospect on your driveway, they are also some of the most impressive models around. As well as offering a number of well priced SUV’s and stylish saloons they have also created a perhaps rather surprising sought after model in their Ioniq 5N. Whilst the Ioniq 5 was already a very capable and popular EV, the ‘N’ is a completely different prospect entirely.

With the number of hot hatchback electric vehicles not exactly arriving in abundance so far, the Ioniq 5N has set the bar very high until they do arrive. With just over 600hp coming from its dual motor set up the small Hyundai can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds. But it isn’t just about straight line speed, the handling and performance is such a complete package that they actually use them as passenger ride cars around the notorious Nürburgring. It is this notoriety and appeal that means that despite a list price over £65,000. the Ioniq 5N retains 52.8% of its value after 3 years and 36,000 miles.

Audi A6 Avant E-Tron

Whilst Audi spent a lot of time and effort trying to figure out their electric car strategy, and went back and forth with the naming, they finally seem to have got it right with arguably the first of their replacements for an existing mainstream model. The all new A6 is not just a handsome looking large saloon but shows the aerodynamic and svelte future of the new age Audi models. Not only is it a fantastic looking car but it offers the complete package in terms of technology, comfort, refinement and performance, including impressive range. With up to 437 miles possible from the 100kWh models it should easily take care of any range anxiety questions, and beats rivals from BMW and Mercedes in the process.

With the model still being relatively new there is still time to pick the sought after Edition One variant which as well as being equipped with an abundance of additional specification, also takes  advantage of upgraded looks. With a list price of over £73,000 for the Edition One, the A6 may be a bit on the pricey side but these days what new cars aren’t. After 3 years and 36,00 miles the desirability and reputation of the four rings products means that the A6 E-tron Avant after 3 years and 36,000 miles retains and impressive 53.3% of its value coming in at around £34,000.

Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre could not be further from the traditional idea of a Lotus. Whereas the brand has historically focused on simple, lightweight, small engine, great handling sports cars, their latest range of vehicles are something entirely different. Whilst Lotus themselves are keen to point out that their current cars still handle the way a Lotus should, their electric line up of Eletre, Evija and forthcoming Emeya offer huge power, advanced technology capabilities and a level of luxuriousness not seen before from the brand.

With up to 905bhp, the Eletre SUV certainly is no slouch and takes aim at the Tesla Model X Plaid and even the Lamborghini Urus amongst others. Its combination of what Lotus call ‘next-level aerodynamics’ and ‘unparalleled acceleration and control in all conditions’ as well as its stylish appearance and interior comfort and features, mean that the Eletre is a very desirable prospect. If people can get their head around the fact that they are paying upwards of £90,000, and as much as £120,000 before options for the ‘R’, for an all-electric luxury Lotus that is.

In the used car market, the Eletre certainly has time and rarity on its side so far. The earliest models currently on the market are from September 2023 onwards so they haven’t been around long enough to generate enough of a gauge to their long-term depreciation. However opting for the 450kW Sport variant with a list price of £103,795 should see an expected return after 3 years and 36,00 miles of £56,425 signifying a retained value of 54.4%.

Volvo EX90

If a large luxurious SUV with an abundance of practicality and safety for all the family is what you are looking for, for many years the Volvo XC90 has been the one to have for so many reasons. These days the XC90 is better than ever and for those looking for an all-electric variant there is now the EX90. With updated technology and even more safety features than ever before yet now with the option of silent and eco-conscious electric power, the EX90 is surely one of the finest EV SUV’s on the market right now.

With a list price of around £80,000 before options the EX90 isn’t quite as expensive as some of its rivals and perhaps this is one of the reasons the depreciation is less extreme too. After 3 years and 36,00 miles the residual value is just over £45,000 indicating a retained value of 54.5%. So whilst the Volvo of recent years carries on their reputation into the new electric offerings, they are also managing to seamlessly transition to finding even more ways to improve on their finest offerings.

Porsche Macan Electric

The Porsche Macan has always been one of the brand’s biggest selling models and with good reason. SUV practicality combined with car-like handling and performance meant that the Macan has always been a class above when it comes to driving experience. When Porsche announced that the all-new Macan would be EV only many thought they had made a bit of a jump too soon and that would be customers of a new model would be put off by that being the only powertrain on offer. Whether that is the case or not remains to be seen as EV sales improve year on year across the board, but one thing is for sure, the electric Macan has continued the models reputation for offering a fantastic driving experience.

Whilst many also saw the considerable price rises between the two models as a bit of a step up, combustion models that have been replaced entirely by EV’s have also seen a similar trend. Their entry level Macan starts at just over £65,000 but expect any hint of option ticking to push that much higher, the Macan is perhaps no longer as affordable as it once was. Despite this, the model remains highly sought after, as the Porsche badge tends to provide, and as such it manages to retain 57.6% of its value after 3 years and 36,000 miles at around £38,000.

Mini Cooper Electric

If any car was going to be able to offer retro styling, superb handling and effortless appeal in an EV format it was going to be the Mini. Since its re-introduction under BMW’s ownership the brand has been a sales phenomenon and was one of the first to combine premium luxury and refinement, as well as impressive handling, to the small hatchback sector. Given its following and the fact it is highly sought after it was only a matter of time until an all-electric version was launched and whilst the first attempt was a great offering from the brand, the all-new version has moved on leaps and bounds. With sharper more modern styling, an abundance of the latest technology and a return to the ‘fun-factor’ that the Mini is famed for having, the Mini EV is a fantastic prospect.

These days it is difficult to get a Mini for much less than £30,000 and if you want a John Cooper Works variant, and lets be honest why wouldn’t you, it’ll cost much more than that. Thankfully though the Mini has always managed to hold on to its value well and this trend continues even with the electric variants. All specification levels of the latest generation hold their value well but a highly sought after JCW version should offer up to 61.8% of the value retained after 3 years and 36,00 miles.

Mercedes Benz G-Class

The Mercedes Benz G-Class has always been one of the car industry’s most contradicting models that really shouldn’t work but is adored by so many car enthusiasts. More retro and utilitarian than anything else on the market, equipped with the very latest technology and the finest Mercedes Benz luxuriousness and comfort, then also very quick thanks to a 4.0-litre AMG V8 engine, it sounds like a recipe for disaster. So why not thrown something else in the mix that also is at odds with the way the car looks, electric power. The G-Class, despite looking little different from the army vehicle it is derived from, has always been the most in demand luxury SUV, and adding an all-electric power train is surely only going to add to that appeal. With an abundance of silent power adding to the comfort and refinement, the Mercedes Benz G580 with EQ Technology (to give it its full name) is only going to add to its flagship status.

With 4 electric motors, one for each wheel, offering 579hp the G-Class will be more than capable of conquering any terrain. But perhaps more importantly it also beats all other electric vehicles when it comes to beating depreciating too. Despite the list price of almost £155,000 and the fact that after 3 years and 36,00o miles very nearly £54,000 of value has been lost, in percentage terms this still makes the electric G-Wagon the best performing car on this list, with 65.1% of its value retained.

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