Buying an electric car today poses many questions for the buyer. However, this article is for those who have definitely decided for themselves that it should be a crossover! After all, an all-wheel drive SUV is better suited for our roads than anyone else.
So for most of those who are considering buying an electric car for the first time, it looks like a step into the unknown: where to look for charging stations, will it be enough to drive to another area, how long will it take to refuel, etc. But there is another critical question: “won’t an electric car lose 15-30% of its value in the first two years?”
Indeed, electric cars, like technology, are currently progressing rapidly, which affects the price of used cars on the market. However, there are still some cars that have proven over the years that their price holds up confidently. In this article, among hundreds of offers on car sales sites in Ukraine, together with auto experts, we have singled out the TOP 5 electric crossovers that maintain high demand on the secondary market and almost do not lose in price.
1. Volkswagen ID.4 / ID.5: A people’s car without unpleasant surprises
The German brand made a bet on mass production and did not lose. The ID series models have become very popular in the secondary car market in Ukraine, due to simple and understandable designs that are affordable on the service.
The liquidity of these cars is based not only on the brand of the people’s car, which certainly increases demand and thus affects the market, but also on a reliable battery with a range of up to 400 km.
The opinion of the expert we interviewed: Volkswagen ID.4 today has one of the lowest battery depreciation rates in its class. The demand for them on the secondary market significantly exceeds the supply, they are imported from Europe, China and America, plus there are many official cars that are sold in Ukraine at a reasonable price of $20,000-27,000 for a new car with no mileage.
2. Honda e:Ny1 Series: Japanese Pragmatism
Honda has long gained its authority and fans in the Ukrainian market. The e:Ny1 model is perceived by buyers with a traditional emphasis on durability, just like the familiar and proven HR-V, only on pure electric power. The cost of a new car in Ukraine starts from $22,000.
3. 7X: The China that dispelled stereotypes
Chinese premium brands have long scared buyers with low quality and the prospect of rapid depreciation, but time has played its part and it is the Zeekr brand that has somewhat rewritten these rules. The Zeekr 7X models offer a maximum of technology even in standard trim levels, while the cost of the car itself does not seem “premium”. A used car can be purchased for $25,000, have many options and premium materials in the cabin.
Why does the price of this Chinese car remain relatively stable while others fall sharply? The main factor that keeps the price down is quality and safety margin, a new car from the showroom is relatively “cheap” for a premium car, but the low price lasts for another 3–4 years
An important nuance that the auto expert notes: Zeekr’s popularity in the secondary market is supported by young people who do not live by stereotypes, but are looking for a new premium car at a relatively low price.
4. BMW iX: Premium status that defies time
The BMW iX is an example of how to create a flagship electric crossover with a large real-time range, high-quality materials in the cabin and a long-lasting battery. Thanks to the use of carbon fiber, aluminum and advanced battery cells, the iX demonstrates minimal wear of materials even with high mileage. Add to this the status of the age-old BMW brand and the car will automatically be protected from sharp depreciation and will have a consistently high demand at all times. And the power plant and a high level of comfort in the cabin will keep it competitive even with new models of technological crossover cars for a long time.
5. Toyota bZ4X: Legendary reliability in a new format
The Toyota bZ4X had a difficult path, since its release it went through childhood diseases of the first batches, but the manufacturer quickly corrected all the shortcomings in the restyled model. Today it is one of the most popular electric crossovers in the low budget of $ 40-50 thousand for a new car from the salon.
The main factor in maintaining price liquidity is the image of the Toyota brand as an “always reliable” car . Used car buyers choose the bZ4X because of their confidence in the durability of the battery, chassis, and interior elements.
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Final verdict: what to choose for you?
In order for you to finally decide which car from our selection is best for you, we have included them as key criteria when choosing, choose yours based on what is most important to you:
Minimum price loss and possibility of quick sale: Volkswagen ID.4 / ID.5 .
Maximum options and new technologies: Zeekr 7X .
The most reliable in the electric crossover class of our TOP: Toyota bZ4X or Honda e:Ny1 .
Prestige, a famous brand and comfort in the cabin: BMW iX .
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