Devaluation of Chinese electric cars reaches record levels and warns used car sector
Owners of battery-powered vehicles nationwide face significant challenges in preserving the value of their assets in the face of an unstable market. Análises recent trends in the automotive sector indicate that the depreciation of certain electric models occurs at a rate much higher than the country’s average, generating concern among consumers and resale specialists. Enquanto the average depreciation of used cars is around 15%, some utility vehicles and electric compacts have recorded drops that exceed the 37% mark in just twelve months.
Sharp drop in JAC models
Detailed surveys, which consider variations in Tabela Fipe between mid-2024 and 2025, point to vehicles from Chinese automaker JAC Motors among those most impacted by the loss of residual value. The JAC E-JS4 model, for example, showed a retraction of 37.5% in a period of one year, leading the devaluation ranking. The car, previously sold for R$254,900, saw its resale price plummet to approximately R$159,300.
This difference represents a direct financial loss of almost R$100,000 for the first owner, highlighting the volatility of this specific segment. Outro vehicle from the same brand, the E-JS7 sedan, followed a similar trajectory of negative performance, recording a 32.6% drop in its market value. In monetary terms, the estimated loss for this model is close to R$85,000, which raises questions about the sustainability of the investment in the short term for those purchasing a new kilometer.
Limited infrastructure and pricing strategies
Market analysts emphasize that restrictions in the supply network are a determining factor in the insecurity of used car buyers. Dados of Associação Brasileira of Veículo Elétrico indicate the existence of around 4,200 public charging points in the country, a number considered insufficient to keep up with the growth of the fleet. Tais Logistical limitations directly affect the liquidity of used models, especially for drivers who do not have home chargers or need to make frequent trips.
In addition to the structural issue, the automakers’ commercial strategy of aggressively reducing the prices of new models creates a ripple effect in the pre-owned market. The constant updating of downward values in launches forces an immediate correction in used prices, generating a cycle of strong devaluation. In contrast, hybrid models from traditional Japanese brands have demonstrated greater resilience, maintaining more stable resale values due to less dependence on external charging infrastructure and consolidated after-sales confidence.
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Palavra-long-tail key: price drop in used electric cars.
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https://www.uol.com.br/carros/noticias/redacao/2024/05/15/eletricos-chineses-tem-desvalorizacao-recorde-veja-lista.htm
https://autoesporte.globo.com/mercado/noticia/2024/06/carros-eletricos-usados-encalham-nas-lojas-e-precos-despencam.ghtml
https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/desvalorizacao-de-eletricos-chineses-assusta-donos-e-lojistas/
