Beyond Tesla, electric cars lose value faster than other vehicles

2019 Fiat 500eLower maintenance and repair needs plus lower energy costs can make a very convincing case for electric car ownership. The same isn’t always true for those who own vehicles the old-fashioned way, going with what’s new and fresh every three years or so, before trading it in for the next. Then, electric vehicles have an issue that can...

Some used electric-car prices start tracking higher

2015 Nissan LeafYes, really. Used electric cars have appreciated in value, in some cases. Call it a market adjustment or a momentary blip. You have one more thing to toast this new year: that the value of your electric vehicle probably isn’t plunging as rapidly as it was. It may, actually have gone up in value in recent months. Actual...