When Will Used Tesla Prices Drop?
This page is translated from the original post "Quand les prix des Tesla d’occasion vont-ils baisser ?" in French.
- 09/03/2025 10:45
Tesla, long perceived as a symbol of innovation and automotive prestige, is going through a tumultuous period.
At the beginning of 2025, Tesla is facing an unprecedented image crisis. Elon Musk, the iconic CEO of the brand, has sparked fierce controversy by becoming an advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump. His controversial statements, coupled with provocative gestures reminiscent of dark episodes in history, have caused an outcry. Many consumers are calling for a boycott of Tesla, directly impacting its sales.
The numbers speak for themselves: in France, the Tesla Model Y, which was the 10th best-selling passenger car in 2024, has fallen to only 27th place at the start of 2025. The Model 3 is following the same downward trend, slipping from 38th to 53rd position. However, the electric vehicle market remains dynamic, driven by models such as the Renault 5 E-Tech and the Citroën ë-C3, which attract buyers with attractive offers.
The question arises: are we witnessing an imminent collapse of their value on the used car market?
It is very difficult to establish a reliable valuation for a model like the Model Y, which has just been facelifted and whose first units will be delivered in a few weeks. Even La Centrale, a reference in automotive valuations, prefers to remain cautious. It assigns a modest 2 out of 5 to the reliability of their estimates for this model.
Despite this crisis, the idea of a “tsunami” of used Teslas is far from certain. Several factors complicate the situation. On one hand, the rapid depreciation of Tesla vehicles may discourage some owners from selling, fearing heavy financial losses. On the other hand, significant fluctuations in new car prices, sometimes drastically decreasing, make the used market less attractive.
Thus, while Tesla’s value could continue to decline, a true collapse remains uncertain. The brand will need to react quickly to restore its credibility and halt the negative spiral. Easier said than done…
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