Man investigates EV prices and finds some $133K electric cars are worth a simply staggering amount now
Published on Jul 08, 2026 at 1:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 08, 2026 at 1:42 PM (UTC+4)
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Mason Jones
This YouTuber analyzed a few different electric cars and realized that most of them depreciated significantly.
He looked at 10 different EVs, including some really popular ones, and the result was pretty clear.
In most cases, the cars lost well over 50 percent of their value.
There’s one case in particular that’s shocking.
The ones that did ‘well’
YouTuber High Peak Autos analyzed 10 different EVs and compared their current market value to the original MSRP in the UK.
None of them did well, but eight of them depreciated in a way that’s a little less dramatic.
The BMW iX, for example, had an MSRP of around $106,000 and now you can find it at around $40,000.
The Audi Q4 e-tron and e-tron Sportback had a similar trajectory, with original price tags of around $50,000-$60,000 and a current market value of $20,000.
Almost the exact same numbers apply to the Škoda Enyaq, which came with an MSRP of around $66,000 but can be found in the pre-owned market for $20,000.
Things don’t get much better with the Mercedes EQC, originally priced at around $93,000 in the UK but currently available for $27,000.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was originally priced at $53,000 but is now available for around $20,000.
And the same goes for the Polestar 2, which came with an MSRP of around $60,000 but is now available for under $20,000.
These four electric cars lost the most
There are four EVs that, for various reasons, depreciated like crazy.
The first one is the Jaguar I-PACE, which, as noted by the YouTuber, is great to drive but has been plagued by software issues of various kinds.
It originally cost around $94,000 in the UK and now you can find for around $13,000.
Then there’s the Tesla Model X, which if you opted for the Plaid or P100D would’ve cost you well over $100,000.
Now, you can have it for under $30,000.
But the real ‘kings’ of depreciation are the Porsche Taycan and the Audi e-tron GT, which are actually (almost) the same car underneath.
As new, the MSRP of both cars can get dangerously close to $150,000, especially for the Taycan.
Now, they’re both hovering around the $30,000 mark if you’re happy with an older model with more miles on it.
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.
