The latest performance of electric vehicles in resale markets shows that the Mercedes-Benz EQS ranks at the very top of the list of cars losing value the fastest. This assessment comes from motor1.com with a reference to data compiled by iSeeCars, a respected automotive analytics firm that tracks depreciation across model generations and trims.
According to the data, after one year of ownership the Mercedes-Benz EQS tends to shed about 48.7 percent of its original value. By comparison, the Nissan Leaf follows closely behind with an estimated 45.7 percent depreciation. In third place on the same list is the Jaguar F-Pace, which experiences roughly a 35.4 percent decline, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia shows a slightly smaller drop of about 33.4 percent.
When expanding the scope to the top ten cars with the steepest resale declines, additional models appear. The Kia EV6 registers a depreciation around 33.3 percent, followed by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at about 32.9 percent and the Volkswagen ID.4 also near 32.9 percent. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio appears in the mix with approximately a 32.3 percent loss, and the Nissan Murano sits near 32 percent. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class rounds out the lineup with around a 31.5 percent reduction in value after a year.
Beyond the depreciation figures, the discussion touched on tire performance tests conducted by AutoBild on summer tires sized 205/55 R16. The goal of the test was to compare braking behavior under different conditions and establish a practical safety threshold. The benchmark used was a braking distance not exceeding 66.9 meters to be considered acceptable under the test conditions.
Among the tires evaluated, Matador Hectorra 5 emerged as the least capable in the review of the worst performers, recording a braking distance of 73 meters. Close behind were the Firemax FM601 tires from China, achieving 73.3 meters, while the Radar RPX800, also manufactured in China, performed slightly worse at 73.5 meters. In the mid-pack, Ceat SecuraDrive from India achieved about 73.9 meters, and Fortuna Ecoplus HP from China recorded a braking distance of around 74 meters.
In other automotive news, Kia has refreshed its flagship sedan, the K9, introducing updates designed to enhance luxury features, performance, and technology offerings that position the model more competitively in the large sedan segment.