The Daily Brief Why EVs are actually depreciating faster than gasoline cars
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Oct 27, 2025 The podcast dives into the surprising truth behind why electric vehicles are depreciating faster than gasoline cars, with a focus on battery costs and technological advancements. It explores opaque battery health data affecting buyers and how rapid EV innovation leads to quick obsolescence. Also discussed is cloud seeding in Delhi, an experimental approach to combat winter pollution, covering its scientific basis and potential effectiveness. The episode balances these issues with insights on policies that could enhance resale values and EV adoption.
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Distressed Sale Reveals EV Resale Risk
- BlueSmart sold well-kept EV taxis for about a quarter of their original price after bankruptcy, exposing resale weakness.
- This real-world sale illustrated how distressed supply can reveal broader depreciation issues in EV markets.
Battery Packs Drive Depreciation
- The battery pack drives most EV depreciation since it makes up 30–40% of the price and is expensive to replace.
- Battery degradation and uncertain lifespans make mileage and age less predictive for used EV value.
Battery Health Is A Black Box
- Battery health is opaque because critical usage data sits locked in proprietary BMS systems accessible only to manufacturers.
- This information gap makes it hard for buyers and lenders to value used EVs accurately.