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Kia Niro-Ev vs Tesla Model S: 5-year value retention (32% vs 42%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Tesla Model S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Tesla Model S comes out ahead, holding about 42% of its value versus 32% for the Kia Niro-Ev. Over the first five years the Tesla Model S loses roughly $43,720 while the Kia Niro-Ev loses about $27,195 — a gap near $-16525.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Tesla Model S sheds about 6% in year one versus 26% for the Kia Niro-Ev. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.