The latest example comes from the premium segment, where a BMW i7 lost more than 70,000 euros in value in just one year.
The arrival of the new BMW iX3 raises the age-old question of how much does it really cost to be a technology pioneer?
The current generation of the 7 Series arrived at the end of 2022, and for the first time, a fully electric version of the i7 was offered. On paper, it's all there: futuristic technology, first-class luxury and power that rivals the best V8 sedans. In other words, a technology demonstrator on wheels.
The market has its own laws.
After the beautiful stories and even more beautiful YT reviews, comes the shock. A one-year-old example, with around 27,000 kilometers, appeared on the used car market for around 82,000 euros.
A new BMW that cost approximately 150,000 euros lost more than 70,000 euros in value in just 12 months.
In percentage terms, that's a drop of almost 50 percent, and that's in the premium class where owners are used to depreciation, but not this brutal.
The message is clear: the electric transition is not only a technological, but also a financial experiment – especially for first-time buyers.
This example is brutally reminiscent of the old rule of the auto industry: whoever buys new technology first, pays for its depreciation first, reports "VreleGume".
