Tesla Dominates Top Three in EV Resale Value; Zeekr Leads Chinese Brands

On March 7, the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and Jingzhengu jointly released the February 2026 Automotive Residual Value Report. Tesla’s Model X, Model 3, and Model Y claimed the top three spots among all-electric vehicles with three-year residual values of 61.7%, 61.4%, and 55.0%, respectively, maintaining their leading positions thanks to Tesla’s direct-sales model, strong technological reputation, and mature used-car ecosystem. Among domestic brands, Zeekr 009 followed closely with a residual value of 54.1%, emerging as the segment leader. Other models such as the Avatr 12 and Porsche Taycan also made it into the top ten, forming the first tier. Overall, the three-year residual values for all-electric vehicles ranged between 47% and 62%, highlighting a clear advantage for market leaders. Affordable, high-value entry-level models like the BYD Seagull and Wuling Bingo delivered standout performances, steadily narrowing the gap with overseas brands.