THE cars most likely to lose their value the quickest have been revealed – with a family favourite in the mix.
From battery life to range, the following motors under £50,000 might not be worth much by the time you’re ready to sell.
The Nissan Leaf (39kWh Acenta) has a starting price of £31,070, but after three years and 36,000 miles, it’s worth just £6,450.
That’s a massive loss of £24,620, meaning it holds on to only 20.8 per cent of its original value, according to numbers crunched by WhatCar?.
Why? While it’s a decent electric city car and its short range of 128 miles in real-world tests doesn’t compete with its rivals.
Add in tight rear headroom and a flawed driving position, and it’s no surprise the Leaf struggles to hold its value.
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric (50kWh Design) starts at £29,045, but after three years it’s worth £7,300.
That’s a loss of £21,745, retaining only 25.1 per cent of its original price.
While it’s relatively affordable and offers decent kit as standard, rivals of the EV offer better driving experiences, more reliable performance, and longer ranges.
The Mazda MX-30 (35.5Wh Makoto) costs £34,195 brand new, but three years later, its value drops to £9,550.
That’s a loss of £24,645, retaining just 27.9 per cent of its price.
With an underwhelming range of only 124 miles, perfect only for short adventures due to its compact battery, and poor rear seat space, the MX-30 can’t keep up with the competition.
Its sleek design and good driving dynamics aren’t enough to make up for its limitations.
The Citroën e-C4 (50kWh You0) is priced at £31,960 when new, but it drops to just £9,275 after three years.
That’s a loss of £22,685 – retaining just 29.0 per cent of its value.
While the family-favourite offers a smooth ride, a comfy interior, and decent space for luggage, its shorter range and lack of sporty handling make it less appealing to buyers looking for a long-term car.
Lastly, the Vauxhall Mokka Electric (50kWh GS) costs £37,310, but three years on, it’s worth only £11,400.
That’s a loss of £25,910, retaining just 30.6 per cent of its value.
The Mokka Electric’s stylish looks turn heads, but its performance and range lag behind competitors like the Kia Niro EV.
Its small boot and lack of speed also don’t help its resale value.
