A financial flop on wheels: experts name the fastest-depreciating model
A financial flop on wheels: experts name the fastest-depreciating model
A financial flop on wheels: experts name the fastest-depreciating model
An iSeeCars study of over 950,000 used car sales finds the Nissan Leaf is the worst depreciator over five years — losing 63.1% of its value, or about USD 17,743 on average.
2026-05-04T10:11:02+03:00
2026-05-04T10:11:02+03:00
2026-05-04T10:11:02+03:00
Analysts at the iSeeCars platform recently published a study that looked at more than 950,000 sales of five-year-old used cars between March 2025 and February 2026. The data revealed which model has the highest depreciation rate on the second-hand market.
The leader in five-year depreciation turned out to be the Nissan Leaf electric car. Over five years of ownership, starting from 2021, the Leaf has shed 63.1% of its value. The amount the Nissan Leaf has lost over that five-year period averages USD 17,743.
That means buying a used Nissan Leaf can deliver savings of nearly 63.1% off the original price of a new car. It becomes a very attractive option for anyone shopping for a used vehicle.
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A financial flop on wheels: experts name the fastest-depreciating model
An iSeeCars study of over 950,000 used car sales finds the Nissan Leaf is the worst depreciator over five years — losing 63.1% of its value, or about USD 17,743 on average.
Michael Powers, Editor
Analysts at the iSeeCars platform recently published a study that looked at more than 950,000 sales of five-year-old used cars between March 2025 and February 2026. The data revealed which model has the highest depreciation rate on the second-hand market.
The leader in five-year depreciation turned out to be the Nissan Leaf electric car. Over five years of ownership, starting from 2021, the Leaf has shed 63.1% of its value. The amount the Nissan Leaf has lost over that five-year period averages USD 17,743.
That means buying a used Nissan Leaf can deliver savings of nearly 63.1% off the original price of a new car. It becomes a very attractive option for anyone shopping for a used vehicle.
