Man says his year has been 'ruined' after finding out what WeBuyAnyCar offered for his $70,000 Tesla Model Y
Published on Feb 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This EV owner took his Tesla Model Y to WeBuyAnyCar for an appraisal, and he probably ended up regretting it.
His Tesla Model Y had originally cost him around $70,000, but the amount he was offered was much, much lower than that.
That’s partly down to the fact that EVs depreciate faster than gas cars.
But there was also something else.
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WeBuyAnyCar made him an offer he certainly wasn’t expecting
A YouTuber who goes by the name Harley Perkins on the platform wanted to find out how much his $70,000 Tesla Model Y was worth.
He probably regretted this, though.
According to the assessment made by WeBuyAnyCar, his Tesla has lost around 50 percent of its value.
But that wasn’t the worst news.
Because Perkins also found out his car was in worse shape than he thought.
“The car is now worth £27,132 ($36,800) [because] it’s a Grade 2 vehicle,” the inspector noted.
Being rated Grade 2 means the car shows chips, blemishes, and so on, which came as a surprise to Perkins because he thought the car was spotless.
But apparently it wasn’t.
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EVs depreciate faster than gas cars, including Teslas
Electric cars appear to depreciate faster than internal combustion cars.
This is true for high-end EVs such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and even worse when it comes to luxury EVs such as the Porsche Taycan.
There’s a YouTuber in the UK who built his entire channel around his Porsche Taycan precisely for this reason.
Clearly, depreciation is also affecting mainstream vehicles such as the Model Y or Model 3.
What can you do about it?
Good question, mainly because there’s no answer for now.
The truth is, EVs rely on technology that ages very quickly.
You can keep it up to date for a while with OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, but sooner or later, the software that runs them and powers them will become obsolete.
Clearly, the market is taking that into consideration.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
