
Chevrolet Spark EV photo courtesy of GM.
Most plug-in electric vehicles will depreciate more dramatically over five years than their conventional gasoline counterparts, according to a new report from Kelley Blue Book commissioned by USA Today.
The study looked at several examples, including the Chevrolet Spark EV, Ford Focus Electric, and Nissan LEAF. The Spark EV is expected to be worth 28% of its $28,305 list price in five years, while the gasoline version would retain 40% of its value.












