resale value

  • 2019 Fiat 500e

    The list of some electric vehicles with the most pronounced loss in value over the first three years is made up of short-range models.

  • 2015 Nissan Leaf
    Some used electric-car prices start tracking higher

    Yes, really. Used electric cars have appreciated in value, in some cases. Call it a market adjustment or a momentary blip. You have one more thing to toast this new year: that the value of your electric vehicle probably isn’t plunging as rapidly as it was. It may, actually have gone up in...

  • 2013 Tesla Model S and 2014 BMW i3, Hudson Valley, NY, Nov 2014
    Used Electric Cars: Which Hold Their Value Best? Which Is Worst?

    Used electric cars starting to enter the market in higher numbers, letting advocates suggest that if the purchase price of a new plug-in car is too high, buyers can look at used options. The usual metric of retained-value calculations can be tricky for plug-ins, though because most buyers take...

  • 2012 Fisker Karma + Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer, Hollister Municipal Airport, CA [by Refael Azi]
    Want A Fisker Karma? Lots Of Used Ones For Sale

    A significant number of used Fisker Karma sedans are currently available used.

  • 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
    Ordering Eco Trim: Gas Savings, But No More Resale Value

    High-mileage option packages have become quite familiar over the last few years, as buyers begin to seek ways to lower their gas bills. Ford SFE models, Cruze Ecos, HF-spec Civics and more: They're all designed to eke out an extra few MPG, using subtle but effective eco tweaks to largely standard...

  • 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    Hybrid Resale-Value Leaders: Toyota Prius C, Ford Fusion Hybrid

    It's good news for many owners of hybrid vehicles, who are not only enjoying great fuel efficiency but could find their vehicles worth more when they come to sell. The Ford Fusion Hybrid, Toyota Prius C and Chevrolet Volt all ranked highest in their respective categories for resale value, in two...

  • 2011 Nissan Leaf

    It's been the most anticipated all-electric car of 2010 with well over 13,000 pre-orders in the U.S. alone. We've driven one twice and loved the car's well-finished trim, impressive handling and accurate range calculations using the car's built-in GPS. Our very own Marty Padgett is one of the 13,000 people who has parted with $99 of cash to be placed on the waiting list, but until tomorrow no-one has been able to do any more than wait. But that's all set to change. According to Washington state based Volkswagen and Nissan dealer CampbellNelson, posting on MyNissanLeaf.com,  Nissan will open...

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