Best Electric Cars Under $50,000 by Resale Value (Least Depreciation)

Of the 9 electric cars under $50,000 VINdown tracks, the average holds about 49% of its value after five years. The Nissan Leaf leads at 79% retained, while the Kia EV6 depreciates hardest at 40%. Ranked best-to-worst by five-year resale value:

1. Nissan Leaf — 79% retained, from $19,748 new
2. Smart Fortwo — 58% retained, from $9,000 new
3. Dodge Charger — 56% retained, from $39,998 new
4. Volkswagen e-Golf — 45% retained, from $27,477 new
5. Audi e-tron — 42% retained, from $42,950 new
6. Rivian R1T — 42% retained, from $38,650 new
7. Tesla Model Y — 40% retained, from $41,900 new
8. Tesla Model S — 40% retained, from $45,450 new
9. Kia EV6 — 40% retained, from $46,994 new

electric cars at other budgets:

• Under $40,000

Related categories under $50,000:

• Cars Under $50,000
• Hybrid Cars Under $50,000
• Luxury Cars Under $50,000
• SUVs Under $50,000
• Sedans Under $50,000
• Sports Cars Under $50,000
• Trucks Under $50,000

All prices: Best Electric Cars by resale value