Tesla has just opened the door to a new level of trade-ins: the Cybertruck can now be traded in for other vehicles. Surprising? Maybe, but for anyone who’s been paying attention to Tesla, it’s a move that’s been long overdue. While the Cybertruck was originally priced at $99,990, the trade-in values today are sitting around $63,000, which is a steep drop in just under two years.

Naturally, this hasn’t gone over well with some Tesla owners, who seem to have forgotten the brand’s history. “There’s no point in trading in/upgrading with that low of an offer,” said one person on Cybertruckownersclub. “That’s about $25k depreciation – assuming $10k for FSD,” said another. One more person calculated a 17.2 percent hit in value over what has essentially been barely more than a year.

Read: This Used Cybertruck Just Sold For $6K More Than A New One

Of course, they jumped through a lot of hoops, counting all sorts of things to add value. A more straightforward comparison, from the original price to the trade-in value, suggests depreciation of over 30 percent in that same time period. Taking that kind of hit on a ‘Foundation Series’ is pretty wild. Yet, some owners don’t seem bothered at all.

Several expressed the desire to keep their truck for good and at least one even mentioned willing it to their kids. Clearly, this situation is going to affect different buyers in vastly different ways. For Tesla though, this might be just a bit more gaming of the system.

Now let’s layer on a little extra context. Just last week, it came to light that Tesla had been up to its usual tricks with trade-ins. When it took back cars from customers on lease deals, it promised to turn them into robotaxis. Instead, it just installed some new software features and resold them at a tidy profit. This is the kind of behavior Tesla could repeat with the Cybertruck. After all, if a car didn’t come with all the software options, Tesla could easily push an update, send it back to market, and charge a premium.

There’s really no good reason to believe that Tesla won’t try to do something similar here with the Cybertruck. Owners who didn’t get every available software option could see their trade-in back on the market with a serious markup in price. After all, Tesla only needs to send a software update to enable some features.

All of that said, it’s an interesting situation that Tesla is now in. It’s fighting battles on just about every front while still offering what is objectively a compelling set of products. Will that alone be enough to stem the tide? Only time will tell. At least until then, the chance of getting a Cybertruck for $39,990, albeit on the second-hand market, is getting better.

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If you’re in the market for a used car, you’ll generally find the best deal on the private market, but that route isn’t for everyone. Many people prefer the convenience of buying through a dealer or directly from the automaker. For those looking to minimize the stress of buying a used car, Tesla’s used inventory might seem like an attractive option, though it’s not without its issues.

Read: Used EV Prices Plummet 32% As Tesla Price Cuts Impact Industry

The main drawback? You won’t even see the car until you’ve paid a non-refundable $500 deposit, plus anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars in transport fees. And by “see the car,” we mean no photos of the actual vehicle – nothing. Just trust the process, apparently.

Yes, we know Tesla isn’t viewed in the best light at the moment, but that doesn’t change the fact that it continues to build some of the finest EVs on the market. It also has some reasonably priced used examples it’s looking to offload, and plenty of them come with very generous warranties.

Five of the most tempting we’ve come across include three first-gen Model Ys and two first-gen Model 3s. The cheapest of the bunch is a 2020 Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive with an asking price of $19,000. While the car has been driven 62,092 miles (99,927 km), a look through AutoTrader shows that similar Model 3s with around the same mileage generally have asking prices between $18,000 and $22,000, so this example is reasonably well-priced.

Perhaps of most interest to a potential buyer is that it will include a 1-year / 10,000-mile limited warranty from Tesla itself. Additionally, the balance of the original battery and drive unit warranty is fully transferable and lasts until September 2028 or 160,000 miles. Several used Model 3s and Ys have also been advertised with an additional basic vehicle limited warranty that extends until up to 2026 with 50,000 or even 80,000 miles.

Another 2021 Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive has been listed for $19,800, but it has a battery and drive unit warranty lasting until October 2029 / 160,000 miles. However, the listing notes it is ‘repaired,’ without specifying what repairs have been made to it.

The three Model Ys in Tesla’s used inventory have also been listed as repaired vehicles. They all include the 1-year / 10,000-mile limited warranty and have battery and drive unit warranties that extend until August 2028 and December 2028.

In early April, one of the first crash-damaged 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona models landed on our desks after it took a hefty side hit. It didn’t take long for the second one to show up just a few days later. Fast forward a few weeks, and now a third Charger Daytona is sitting at one of IAAI’s yards in the U.S., getting prepped for sale.

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This time, it’s the Charger Daytona Scat Pack model, and it’s currently in Atlanta, Georgia. The car was totaled with only 822 miles (1,322 km) on the odometer. Naturally, the insurer decided it wasn’t worth fixing, which, at least on the surface, seems like a bit of an overreaction. The damage doesn’t look that bad and could probably be patched up without much trouble at all.

The damage seems to be isolated to the rear of the car, most likely from a rear-end collision with another vehicle. There’s a chance the driver may have backed into something, but we’ll go with the rear-end theory for now. The rear bumper is broken, the tailgate has been knocked out of place, and one taillight is completely busted.

Some damage may have also been done to the rear crash structure of this Charger, but it’s hard to say based on these images alone. From what we can see, the car could be repaired with a new bumper, tailgate, taillight, and may also need a new rear window installed. Other than that, it looks mostly fine, and there’s no visible damage to the sides or front of the car. The impact also wasn’t severe enough to trigger the airbags.

Read: Can A HEMI V8 Save This Wrecked Dodge Charger Daytona EV From The Scrap Heap?

While the all-electric Charger hasn’t exactly set the world on fire nor gotten enthusiasts particularly interested, it’d be a shame if this car isn’t repaired. Yes, it’s electric, but it packs an impressive 670 hp and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque thanks to a pair of electric motors. It also features a 100.5 kWh battery pack and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds, quicker than even an old Charger Hellcat Redeye with 797 hp.

And hey, if you’re feeling lucky and want to get your hands on what could be the next big project car, you can check out the listing for yourself over here.

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Owning a new Tesla might not carry the same futuristic mystique it once did, but for plenty of buyers, the dream is still alive and well, especially when it involves the polarizing, attention-grabbing Cybertruck.

Read: Cybertruck Beats Fisker Ocean As Edmunds’ Biggest Loss Ever, Sold For Just $8K

While the electric pickup has not sold as well as Tesla had hoped, there are still plenty of Americans who still want to get their hands on one. For many, buying directly from Tesla’s website is the easiest option, but the used market is starting to offer some interesting alternatives. Plenty of low-mileage Cybertrucks are already available, and while most sellers are taking a big hit compared to MSRP, there are a few exceptions — even if they mostly just prove the rule.

Last week, a particularly well-specced and modified example traded hands for $78,000 on Cars & Bids. At first glance, that is a very solid result for the seller, especially considering it is possible to buy a brand-new Cybertruck Dual-Motor AWD directly from Tesla for a little over $72,000 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

So, why did this Cybertruck sell for more than a new one? Well, it has several tasteful (and costly, at least for the seller) modifications that seem to have appealed to the many interested bidders. For starters, the controversial stainless steel panels now sport a satin black paint protection film, transforming the look of the Tesla. That alone likely set the seller back around $3,000 to $5,000.

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Elsewhere, there’s an LED light bar on the roof, aftermarket running boards, official Tesla roof bars and mud flaps, and some interesting cladding on the tailgate. It even includes the optional $2,975 Tesla CyberTent, making it ideal for some camping adventures (as long as you’re not too far away from a charger…).

Plenty of changes have been made to the cabin, too. For example, the central infotainment screen now sits on a swivel mount, meaning it can be angled towards the driver. The underside of the glass roof has also been tweaked and now sports colorful LED lights. According to the listing, the windows have been tinted too, a job that likely cost several hundred dollars.

Generally speaking, as we have seen countless times in the used car market, modifying a car does not add to its value. But clearly, the winning bidder was happy to spend more on this example than the going rate for a new one.If they were already planning to add these upgrades, which look like they cost nearly $10,000 on top of the MSRP, then maybe it makes a little more sense , but calling it a solid deal would be a stretch.

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If we had a buck for each startup that shows up and states it intends to build the Holy Grail of the current automotive market, a truly affordable EV, only to either go the way of the dodo or fail to deliver on their promises, we’d probably be so rich we could afford to, well, launch our own startup. The latest in this long line is Slate, with its “Truck”.

It’s key selling point is that it’s a back-basics single-cab pickup with a super affordable price starting under $28,000, or around $20,000 with EV incentives that President Trump hasn’t axed (yet) despite being openly against them.

More: Would You Really Pay $28K For A Crank Window EV With No Speakers?

Even if Slate’s pickup truck does hit the market exactly as promised, you don’t need to read the fine print to realize that its EV is affordable not because they’ve found a secret sauce, but due to it being laughably basic. So much so that it lacks not just most of the features we’ve come to expect as standard, but also things like electric windows, an audio system, speakers, and an infotainment screen. You can pay extra to add them in, but at that point, aren’t you just defeating the whole “affordable EV” idea?

Or, You Know, Just Get a Ranger

If all you really want is a cheap single-cab truck with the minimum comfort creatures, here’s a used Ford Ranger for you. Not the current model, which is far from basic and definitely not an EV from a startup, but a classic, third-generation 1999 Ranger XLT, which is set to cross the Mecum auction block on May 15.

Sure, it’s 26 years old, powered by a 2.5-liter combustion engine, and you still have to crank the windows with your hands, but hey, it’s got stuff. Not exactly luxury, but it’s hardly a bare-bones, dollar store special either. It sports an automatic transmission, power steering and brakes, air conditioning, alloy wheels, a soft bed cover, chrome grille and bumpers.

But wait, there’s more! This truck also gets a radio (yes, with speakers), a center console arm rest, cupholders and, brace yourself EV startup defenders, a glovebox! You know, basic human comforts you won’t find in the Slate EV unless you pay extra for the “luxury”.

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Moreover, it has a much more useful range than the base Truck’s lame 150 miles that can be increased to 240 miles (if you pay more), a max payload and towing capacity that exceed the Truck’s 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and 1,000 lbs (453 kg), respectively, is built by a legacy automaker, has sold in great numbers so parts are readily available, and despite its age, the odo reads just 51,645 miles.

So, if you’re after a cheap, no-nonsense single-cab truck, don’t worry; you’ve got options. You just won’t find them wrapped in the shiny, buzzword-heavy startup hype that’s always promising to change the world. But hey, if you’re into solid, reliable trucks without the drama, check out the listing over here.

It’s hardly a secret that many EVs plummet in value faster than a rock skipping across a pond, even more so when it comes to premium German brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Even Porsche and its Taycan haven’t escaped that unfortunate fate. While that’s a gut punch for sellers, it’s a jackpot for buyers looking to snag a six-figure electric Porsche on the cheap.

More: Someone Snagged A Steal On This 1k-Mile Porsche 911 T Coupe

The Taycan is closely related to the Audi e-tron GT, the prices of which have collapsed on the used market over the past year or so. So far, it hasn’t depreciated to the same extent as the Audi, likely owing to the fact that, as a brand, Porsche is more desirable and exclusive than its sibling in the VW Group. However, one 2023 Taycan recently sold on Bring a Trailer for just $54,000 despite having an original MSRP of $109,310 before taxes and fees.

The Taycan’s Core Features Still Hold Up

This may be the entry-level Taycan, but it’s still a very good EV. It’s equipped with a single rear-wheel electric motor that delivers 469 hp and 263 lb-ft (357 Nm) of torque, powered by a hefty 93.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. When it changed hands, it had around 27,000 miles (43,400 km) on the clock and came with a clean CarFax, so it wasn’t a junkyard special.

While the Turbo S and Turbo GT versions tend to steal the spotlight, the interior of the entry-level Taycan is nearly identical to those models, and this particular example came with some appealing options.

Among them are the 20-inch Sport Aero wheels, the upgraded 93.4 kWh battery (a $5,780 option), Porsche’s InnoDrive adaptive cruise control system, and the $5,960 Premium package. The latter adds a surround-view camera, power-folding wing mirrors, a $1,200 Bose audio system, a fixed panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, power-ventilated front seats, and Lane Change Assist.

Ouch for the Seller, Win for the Buyer

We can’t help but feel bad for the individual who lost $56,000, or more than half of the original price, after just two years of ownership. But on the flip side, the new owner has likely walked away with a pretty sweet deal. The big question now is whether the price drop will continue as the heavily revised 2025 models start showing up on US roads.

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The lesson here? Smart buyers can skip the sticker shock of a new Taycan and dive straight into a used one for a fraction of the price. Just make sure you get one with a remaining warranty, or better yet, an extended one, because if something critical goes wrong, it could end up costing more than the car itself.

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Depreciation comes with the territory when it comes to EVs and luxury German cars—everyone knows that. Still, even seasoned car watchers might do a double take at how quickly some of these high-end electrics shed value. Take this 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40, for example. It’s already lost a staggering $31,445, despite having just 714 miles (1,149 km) on the clock. We’re talking about a car that’s barely broken in.

The i5 was recently auctioned off on Cars & Bids where it traded hands for $46,250. That’s an absolute steal for an all-electric German sedan of this quality and way less than the original price tag of $77,695. While we feel a little bad for the original owner, the winning bidder seems to have gotten an excellent deal. However, it’s certainly possible that it’ll continue to depreciate at a rapid rate.

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This version of the i5 is the eDrive40, the base model in BMW’s electric 5-Series lineup. It’s equipped with an 81 kWh battery that powers a single electric motor, delivering 335 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. According to BMW, that setup should get you around 295 miles of range on a full charge when paired with the optional 20-inch wheels, as seen here. Despite its entry-level status, the eDrive40 still does 0–60 mph in a very respectable 5.7 seconds. And that’s without a rollout for our Tesla readers.

Packed With Options

This particular i5 isn’t just a barebones base model either. The window sticker reveals that this car is fitted with the M Sport Package, M Sport Package Pro, and Premium Package, which add features like a heated steering wheel, interior camera, LED cornering lights, and a head-up display. It also has the Driving Assistance Pro Package and Connected Package Pro, adding real-time traffic updates, BMW remote services, and on-street parking information.

An EV Bargain?

As the car has barely been driven at just over 700 miles, it’s in excellent shape. The only visible flaws are a few minor scratches on the trunk lid—easily fixable with a bit of buffing. Otherwise, it’s practically new.

Aesthetics are subjective, but let’s just say we’re not in love with the styling of the current i5 or its gas-powered 5-Series siblings. Still, that might be easier to overlook when the price is slashed by over 40 percent. So here’s the real question: would you spend $46,000 like this buyer on an almost-new electric BMW with all the bells and whistles, even if it might keep shedding value?

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In the fast-paced world of electric vehicles, startups often make a huge splash, only to crash and burn just as quickly. Human Horizons certainly made plenty of noise when it burst onto China’s EV scene with the launch of its HiPhi Z, an electric car that looked like a four-door Nissan GT-R blended with a BMW i8 from a sci-fi flick.

Read: China’s HiPhi EV Startup Is In Trouble, As Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy

But, as we’ve seen time and time again, flashy debuts rarely guarantee long-term success. Despite its early promise, Human Horizons soon found itself in financial turmoil, ultimately filing for bankruptcy. This misfortune came just about a year after the HiPhi Z first launched in Europe, and now two of these rare cars are on the market looking for new homes and owners, whether or not they know what they’re getting into.

Buying an EV from a company that’s gone belly up, much like Fisker did, is a gamble at best. If something breaks—or, heaven forbid, just doesn’t work—you’ll be left high and dry, with zero technical support to rely on.

Less Than Half Its Original Price

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Now, let’s get into the specifics of what’s up for grabs. The first HiPhi model we’ve come across is a Z, which is up for sale in Germany with an asking price of €69,800 (~$75,300). The Z was the most unusual of HiPhi’s three models and, when first announced, had an asking price of €105,000 (~$113,200).

While we’re not sure when exactly this model was delivered in Europe, it has a mere 50 km (31 miles) on the odometer. So, it’s barely broken in, assuming the lack of financial backing doesn’t completely put a halt to its future prospects.

Powering the HiPhi Z is a 120 kWh battery pack feeding a pair of electric motors with 663 hp. The EV can reportedly hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.8 seconds and travel up to 345 miles (555 km) on a single charge. The Z’s exterior design is quite the conversation starter, but the cabin also looks impressively luxurious with plenty of premium materials and a large infotainment screen.

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The second HiPhi Z we found on Mobile is a slightly more expensive four-seat version, which originally listed at €107,000 (~$115,400). This one’s been used a bit more, with 10,000 km (6,200 miles) on the clock, and the photos show it’s been used as a family car with two baby seats in the back. It has an asking price of €60,000 (~$64,700). That’s roughly the same as a brand new BMW 520i in Germany, although the Z is all-electric and has much more power.

Would You Take The Risk?

So, would you dare buy an EV from a company that’s already written its own obituary? Well, that’s for you to decide. But hey, if you’re feeling adventurous, these HiPhi Zs are out there waiting to be snapped up. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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The first US deliveries of the revamped Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ in Launch Edition trim only kicked off earlier this month, and already, one has met an untimely end in a crash. While it’s unclear whether the driver of this particular Model Y was responsible for the havoc it now finds itself in, there’s probably not much point in trying to rescue it. If anything, it might be better off as a donor car for parts.

Read: Tesla Has Less Than 50 Old Model Ys Left, Standard Juniper Launch Imminent

The electric vehicle is up for sale at Copart’s Houston, Texas, facility, which suggests it may never have strayed far from its birthplace in the Lone Star State. The driver’s side of the Model Y still looks spotless, but the same can’t be said for the passenger side, which is an absolute mess.

Major Damage

One of the Tesla’s front wheels has been torn off, complete with the hub, brake caliper, and brake disc, only leaving behind some suspension arms. The front quarter panel has also been destroyed and is covered in deep dents and scratches. Additionally, the front door has been ruined, as has the wing mirror.

Listings like this never provide details about how a vehicle ended up in such a sorry state, but it’s safe to assume this Model Y took a hefty hit because ripping off a wheel and hub like this doesn’t happen in a minor fender bender. Curiously, the impact does not appear to have triggered any of the Model Y’s airbags, which is a bit of a head-scratcher.

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On the bright side, the cabin appears to be in decent shape, although it could do with a thorough cleaning. A look at the car’s infotainment screen reveals it has just 197 miles (317 km) under its belt and was fitted with Full Self-Driving, which comes as standard on all Launch Edition trims.

The listing also confirms that the EV still powers on, which suggests that the battery pack and electric motors might have come through the crash relatively unscathed.

More: We Compare The New ‘Juniper’ To The Old Model Y Side-By-Side

So, if you had the money to pick up this wrecked Model Y, would you try your hand at fixing it and getting it back on the road, or would you strip it for parts and make some cash off the more valuable components?

So, if you had the cash to pick up this wrecked Model Y, would you attempt to repair it and get it back on the road, or would you strip it for parts and cash in on some of the pricier components? And just for kicks, how much do you think this thing is worth in its current state—keep in mind, the original MSRP was $59,990?

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Tesla owners are feeling the wrath of many people over Elon Musk’s political transformation and it appears a number of them have had enough. That’s according to new data, which has shown a surge in trade-ins.

Citing Edmunds data, Reuters is reporting that “Tesla cars from model year 2017 or newer accounted for 1.4% of all the vehicles traded in until March 15.” That’s up from 0.4% last year and marks a significant increase.

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CNBC noted this is a record level of Tesla trade-ins towards vehicles from other brands. So what’s behind the increase? There’s likely a variety of factors at play, including new competitors in the EV space.

Of course, there’s little doubt that Musk’s close association to President Trump and his status as de facto leader of the Department of Government Efficiency is also playing a role. Sheryl Crow famously ditched her Tesla and said “There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with.”

Attacks on Tesla dealerships have been grabbing headlines and U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi recently stated that “If you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars.” However, Tesla owners have also been targeted by hate.

Multiple owners have reported being flipped off or sworn at, while other cases are far more serious. These involve actual vandalism, which can range from vehicles getting keyed to set on fire.

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Regardless of what’s behind the shift, Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell said the change in “Tesla consumer sentiment could create an opportunity for legacy automakers and EV startups to gain ground.” In essence, those turned off by Musk could replace their EVs with models from competitors – which might be good news for the latter, but obviously not for Tesla which is not in the best of shapes when it comes to sales lately.

The Tesla Cybertruck that was detonated outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1 briefly appeared for auction yesterday before being quickly removed. It’s perhaps the last car we would have expected to see listed for sale, and it’s unclear why the auction was pulled—other than, well, the apparent fact that selling the Cybertruck would have been rather morbid.

At approximately 8:39 a.m. on January 1, U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Matthew Alan Livelsberger pulled up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. He had rented the truck on Turo and filled it with fireworks, camping fuel, and gas tanks. While sitting in the driver’s seat, Livelsberger shot himself, moments before the explosion. Seven people were injured, but fortunately, no innocent bystanders were killed.

Read: Musk Says Media Coverage Of Cybertruck Explosion “Sabotages” Tesla’s Image, Threatens Lawsuits

Local emergency responders and Elon Musk quickly praised the strength of the Cybertruck, noting that the stainless steel body helped contain the explosion. Shortly after the incident, Musk claimed that Tesla would “buff out the scratches and get it back on the road,” adding that the powertrain remained fully operational despite the explosion.

As reported by Jalopnik, auction photos shared on IAA show that the Cybertruck remains in the same grim condition it was in after investigators tore it apart in the wake of the accident. Initially, much of the roof, the doors, and the pillars remained in place, but they were later removed. A look inside the cabin reveals that most of it has been badly charred, and there’s simply no way of repairing this thing without replacing virtually every single part.

There’s no word on whether Tesla itself was involved in the auction being canceled, but we’d be surprised if the brand decided to rebuild the vehicle. After all, Tesla already has enough on its plate with slowing sales and a tanking stock price. However, history has shown that Musk thrives on publicity—whether good or bad—and rebuilding the vehicle used in a targeted attack could be one way to capture the public’s imagination.

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