The best and worst depreciating cars have been revealed by new consumer research. It found that new electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars are now the country’s least depreciating models, according to the data from WhatCar?.
It found that electric vehicles retained 47 per cent of their value on average after three years and 30,000 miles, while petrol models were found to retain 43 per cent and diesels just 40 per cent.
WhatCar? and cap hpi analysed 7,000 different makes, models and trim configurations, to name Britain’s least and worst depreciating cars. Over the course of 2019, there are expected to be up to 20 new electric cars to be launch in Britain.
Electric and hybrid vehicles have some of the strongest residuals across many segments, with models like the new Audi E-tron, Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 all retaining more than 63 per cent of their purchase value after three years and 30,000 miles in specific trim configurations.
However, one of the worst depreciating cars was found to be the Renault Zoe in R110 i Dynamique Nav electric car, retaining just 26.6 per cent of its value.
These depreciation costs are somewhat offset by the £3,500 Government EV Grant. Overall, premium brands were found to offer the best value for money, with Land Rover topping the ratings.
The new Range Rover Evoque P250 R-Dynamic was rated as the UK’s least depreciating new car, retaining more than 70 per cent of its £38,675 price tag after three years and 30,000 miles.
Steve Huntingford, editor of What Car? said: “When the first electric and hybrid cars arrived, they suffered from heavy depreciation.
“But with the technology now becoming mainstream, buyers are starting to see far better residuals, which will no doubt boost sales further.
“The worst depreciating table is a reminder that new car buyers need to do their homework before signing on the dotted line.
“Securing the best deal possible on a new car helps offset the money it will lose.”
Depreciation per fuel and gearbox type – 30k/3yr residual
- Electrified – 47 per cent
- Petrol – 43 per cent
- Diesel – 40 per cent
- Automatic – 43 per cent
- Manual – 40 per cent
Least deprecating cars
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic P250 – £38,675
- 30k/3yr Residual – £27,100
- Price drop – £11,575
- Retained value – 70.1 per cent
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid – £67,208
- 30k/3yr Residual – £43,850
- Price drop – £23,358
- Retained value – 65.2 per cent
Audi E-tron 55 quattro – £71,520
- 30k/3yr Residual – £46,575
- Price drop – £24,945
- Retained value – 65.1 per cent
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo 4 E-Hybrid – £85,945
- 30k/3yr Residual – £55,800
- Price drop – £30,145
- Retained value – 64.9 per cent
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 – £61,892
- 30k/3yr Residual – £39,925
- Price drop – £21,967
- Retained value – 64.5 per cent
Audi Q8 S line 55 TFSI quattro – £64,810
- 30k/3yr Residual – £41,750
- Price drop – £23,060
- Retained value – 64.4 per cent
Alpine A110 Pure – £46,910
- 30k/3yr Residual – £30,075
- Price drop – £16,835
- Retained value – 64.1 per cent
Porsche Macan 2.0T – £47,254
- 30k/3yr Residual – £30,200
- Price drop – £17,054
- Retained value – 63.9 per cent
Toyota RAV4 Icon 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid 2WD – £29,650
- 30k/3yr Residual – £18,675
- Price drop – £10,975
- Retained value – 63.0 per cent
Toyota Prius Active 1.8 VVTi – £24,255
- 30k/3yr Residual – £15,250
- Price drop – £9,005
- Retained value -62.9 per cent
Worst depreciating cars
Fiat Doblo XL Combi SX 1.6 Multijet 120 – £26,183
- 30k/3yr Residual – £6,825
- Price drop – £19,358
- Retained value – per cent
Fiat Tipo Easy Plus 1.6 Multijet DDCT – £20,510
- 30k/3yr Residual – £5,650
- Price drop – £14,860
- Retained value – 27.5 per cent
Maserati Quattroporte V6 Diesel – £74,320
- 30k/3yr Residual – £20,575
- Price drop – £53,645
- Retained value – 27.7 per cent
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer SRi 1.6 CDTi 136 Auto – £26,735
- 30k/3yr Residual – £7,475
- Price drop – £19,260
- Retained value – 28.0 per cent
Peugeot 308 SW Active 1.5 Blue HDi 100 – £21,895
- 30k/3yr Residual – £6,150
- Price drop – £15,745
- Retained value – 28.1 per cent
Jaguar XJ Luxury LWB 3.0 V6 Diesel – £65,400
- 30k/3yr Residual – £18,800
- Price drop – £46,600
- Retained value – 28.7 per cent
Renault Zoe i Dynamique Nav 80kW R110 40kWh – £28,520
- 30k/3yr Residual – £8,350
- Price drop – £20,170
- Retained value – 29.3 per cent
Hyundai i40 SE Nav 1.6 CRDi – £24,000
- 30k/3yr Residual – £7,125
- Price drop – £16,875
- Retained value – 29.7 per cent
BMW 4 Series Convertible Sport Prof. Media 420d – £44,535
- 30k/3yr Residual – £13,475
- Price drop – £31,060
- Retained value – 30.3 per cent
Infiniti Q50 Luxe 3.5h – £43,450
- 30k/3yr Residual – £13,225
- Price drop – £30,225
- Retained value – 30.4 per cent
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