April EV Resale Value Rankings: Aito Tops at 82.7%, Xiaomi and Li Auto Close Behind

In April 2026, data on residual values for mainstream new energy vehicle (NEV) brands with transaction prices above RMB 150,000 showed that Aito ranked first with a residual value retention rate of 82.7%, followed by Xiaomi at 81.4% and Li Auto at 81.2%. The market exhibited clear tier differentiation: the top tier (above 80%) included Aito, Xiaomi, and Li Auto; the second tier (72%–78%) comprised multiple brands; XPeng, Zeekr, and IM Motors fell within the 70%–73% range; while NIO and Voyah remained below 65%. The entry of new models significantly impacted residual values. New vehicles such as the Aito M8, Xiaomi YU7, and Li Auto i6 entering the used-car market boosted their respective brand residual values. Aito’s residual value rose for three consecutive months, climbing from 74.7% in February to 82.7% in April. Xiaomi started at 75.8% in February, dipped slightly to 75.7% in March, and rebounded to 81.4% in April. In contrast, Tesla declined for two consecutive months, dropping from 83.9% to 80.9%. The concurrently released “Worth Buying” Index for used cars revealed that Voyah and Audi tied for the highest score at 148%. Huawei-backed Enjoy, Avatr, and IM Motors also ranked high on the index. However, due to their high residual values and stable new-car pricing, Li Auto, Aito, and Xiaomi scored relatively low on this index, indicating weaker price advantages in the used-car market.