The landscape of car residual value is being reshaped, with new and old models showing different residual values.

With the iteration of automotive products and changes in consumer demand, the residual value landscape of domestic car models is undergoing a complete reshaping. Significant differences are emerging in the residual value performance of new energy vehicles versus gasoline vehicles, and between new family cars and niche high-end models. Vehicle residual value has become a crucial factor influencing consumers' car-buying decisions, further guiding the iteration of new car products and the circulation of used cars.

Looking at gasoline vehicles, classic family cars, essential commuter cars, and mainstream models with large ownership volumes maintain stable residual values ​​due to their high market acceptance, ease of maintenance, and readily available parts. High-quality models with moderate age exhibit minimal residual value fluctuations and strong market liquidity. In contrast, niche customized, high-spec, and less popular gasoline models depreciate relatively faster, resulting in weaker residual values. The residual value of new energy vehicles continues to diverge. Mainstream new energy vehicles with mature technology, stable energy consumption, and suitability for family commuting scenarios are seeing steady increases in residual value, gradually overcoming the early industry pain point of unstable residual values.

These changes in the residual value landscape are profoundly impacting the automotive end-consumer and circulation markets. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing long-term residual value when purchasing vehicles, favoring mainstream models with stable resale value and good market liquidity. This is further driving essential family cars to become the absolute mainstream in both the new and used car markets. Industry analysis indicates that future car residual values ​​will continue to align with market demand. Practical, popular, and highly stable models will maintain excellent residual values ​​in the long term, while niche, inefficient, and poorly adaptable models will continue to face pressure on their residual values, continuously guiding the automotive market towards structural optimization and upgrading.