11:16 05-10-2025

Europe’s used EV market slumps: Audi e-tron and other premium bargains

Europe’s used electric-car market is in the middle of a genuine price slump. Models that only a few years ago were 80,000–100,000 euros now change hands for a third, sometimes a quarter, of that. The standout is the Audi e-tron—the brand’s first EV—which today can be bought for the price of a new Dacia.

In Spain and Germany, 2021 e-tron 55s with about 70,000 km are available for just 22,000–23,000 euros. At launch, the model started at 82,400 euros. For that money, buyers get 408 hp, a 95 kWh battery, 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and 155 kW fast charging that takes the pack from 20 to 80% in 26 minutes.

And it’s not a one-off. A Mercedes EQE 350+ with up to 700 km of range now starts from 38,900 euros, while a Porsche Taycan 4S can be found for under 39,000. Even a BMW iX3 has slipped to 25,000 euros, and a Volkswagen ID.3 to 14,000. Premium German EVs are shedding value fastest, as new generations and tech updates arrive more quickly than with comparable combustion models—an upgrade cadence that keeps the used listings moving.

Analysts point out that EVs have fewer mechanical parts prone to wear, and that battery health is the decisive factor at purchase. As a result, used buyers turn to certified dealers that can provide a report on pack capacity and service history—because a documented battery check is now the reassurance that matters most.

The used EV market has clearly entered a mature phase. Technology that recently felt exclusive is becoming commonplace. An Audi e-tron for Dacia money says it all: the era of genuinely accessible electric mobility has arrived.