There are various powertrain options (hybrids, electric vehicles, pure ICE, and plug-in hybrids), and out of these four, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are considered the least reliable. Reliability is a significant factor when it comes to resale value and depreciation, which can be one of the solid reasons why PHEVs don’t do too hot. That doesn’t mean you should stay clear of this platform, because plenty of plug-in hybrids are reliable and retain their value well. On the other hand, ten plug-in luxury models lose more value than your average sports car.
Average Sports Car Depreciation
|
3-Year Depreciation |
5-Year Depreciation |
7-Year Depreciation |
10-Year Depreciation |
|
|
All Sports Cars |
24.8-Percent |
33.4-Percent |
41.3-Percent |
54.9-Percent |
According to iSeeCars, with a large pool of data and statistics, this organization concluded that, on average, a sports car will lose 24.8 percent of its value after three years. In five years, it reaches 33.4 percent. This doesn’t look all that bad, and with the stereotype of luxury vehicles losing their value quicker than others, you’ll likely see some well-sought-after models that may or may not be within budget.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA and iSeeCars. The models have been ranked on their 5-year depreciation from least to most.
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2025 Porsche Panamera Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 51.8-Percent
The 2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid for thrill-seekers, with Porsche offering performance on every trim. The E-Hybrid is available in four trims with two plug-in hybrid powertrains: the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 setup or the 4.0-liter twin-turbo setup. Power ranges from 463 to 771 horsepower and 479 to 737 pound-feet of torque. Porsche starts the Panamera E-Hybrid at $115,500 and goes up to a whopping $226,500.
2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Specifications
|
4 E-Hybrid/4S E-Hybrid |
Turbo E-Hybrid/Turbo S E-Hybrid |
|
|
Powertrain |
2.9-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
463-536 HP |
670-771 HP |
|
Torque |
479-553 LB-FT |
685-737 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
8-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic |
8-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Electric Range |
Est. 28 Miles |
Est. 27-28 Miles |
|
Starting Price |
$115,500-$126,800 |
$191,000-$226,500 |
The 2025 Porsche E-Hybrid is projected to depreciate by 34.8 percent in the first three years, ultimately losing $40,173 of its value. At the five-year mark, the Panamera Plug-In is expected to lose more than 50 percent of its value, coming in at $59,834.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
34.8% |
$40,173 |
65.2% |
$75,327 |
|
5 Years |
51.8% |
$59,834 |
48.2% |
$55,666 |
|
7 Years |
65.2% |
$75,274 |
34.8% |
$40,226 |
|
10 Years |
77.9% |
$89,968 |
22.1% |
$25,532 |
9
2025 Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 52.0-Percent
The 2025 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is the second Porsche plug-in to appear and depreciates a bit more from its smaller sibling. Porsche offers two powertrains on the Cayenne Plug-In: a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine and a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Depending on the trim, the Cayenne Plug-In can deliver 463 to 729 horsepower and 479 to 700 pound-feet of torque. The Cayenne Plug-In is more affordable than the Panamera PHEV, with an MSRP of $97,200 to $161,500.
2025 Cayenne E-Hybrid Specifications
|
E-Hybrid And S E-Hybrid |
Turbo E-Hybrid |
|
|
Powertrain |
3.0-Liter Turbocharged V6 Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
463-512 HP |
729 HP |
|
Torque |
479-553 LB-FT |
700 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
8-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Electric Range |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Price |
$97,200-$105,100 |
$161,500 |
The 2025 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid barely depreciates quicker than the Panamera Hybrid, with a 0.2 percent difference in the first five years. During the first three years, the Cayenne PHEV lost its value slowly, with a 32.7 percent loss of $31,760. While the Cayenne E-Hybrid loses more in percentage, it only loses $50,529, $9,305 less than its sibling.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
32.7% |
$31,760 |
67.3% |
$65,440 |
|
5 Years |
52% |
$50,529 |
48% |
$46,671 |
|
7 Years |
68.1% |
$66,148 |
31.9% |
$31,052 |
|
10 Years |
77.4% |
$75,250 |
22.6% |
$21,950 |
8
2025 Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 56.4-Percent
The Volvo S60 Plug-In houses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine, producing 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. This luxury plug-in hybrid sedan comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system and an automatic transmission. Volvo starts the S60 PHEV at $53,295 and goes up to $58,595.
2025 Volvo S60 Plug-In Specifications
|
Powertrain |
2.0-Liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
455 HP |
|
Torque |
523 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
74 MPGe |
|
Electric Range |
40 Miles |
|
Price |
$53,295-$58,595 |
The 2025 Volvo S60 Plug-In Hybrid is projected to lose 43.2 percent of its value after three years, totaling $22,497. After an additional two years, it will lose up to 56.4 percent, which is $29,380 of its value.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
43.2% |
$22,497 |
56.8% |
$29,603 |
|
5 Years |
56.4% |
$29,380 |
43.6% |
$22,720 |
|
7 Years |
68.9% |
$35,888 |
31.1% |
$16,212 |
|
10 Years |
78% |
$40,651 |
22% |
$11,449 |
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2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 56.5-Percent
Similar to the two Porsches, the 2025 XC60 Plug-In Hybrid stays within the same ballpark as the S60 PHEV sedan regarding depreciation. This luxury SUV is powered by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine with the same performance specifications. The 2025 XC60 Plug-In starts at $59,345 for the base model and reaches $76,545 for the highest trim.
2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Specifications
|
Powertrain |
2.0-Liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
455 HP |
|
Torque |
523 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
63 MPGe |
|
Electric Range |
23 Miles |
|
Price |
$59,345-$76,545 |
The 2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In is expected to lose 41.6 percent of its value after three years, totaling $24,169. After five years, it reached the fifty mark, depreciating by 56.5 percent, ultimately losing $32,806.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
41.6% |
$24,169 |
58.4% |
$33,881 |
|
5 Years |
56.5% |
$32,806 |
43.5% |
$25,244 |
|
7 Years |
71% |
$41,197 |
29% |
$16,853 |
|
10 Years |
79% |
$45,838 |
21% |
$12,212 |
6
2025 Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 57.9-Percent
The 2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is an exclusive plug-in hybrid trim and is the highest trim. Lincoln lists this luxury SUV at $54,365. The Corsair Plug-In utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, generating 266 horsepower. This setup is paired with an electronically continuously variable transmission (ECVT) and an all-wheel drive system.
2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Specifications
|
Powertrain |
2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
266 HP |
|
Torque |
N/A |
|
Transmission |
ECVT |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
76 MPGe |
|
Electric Range |
27 Miles |
|
Price |
$54,365 |
During the first three years, you can expect to lose 39 percent of the 2025 Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid’s value, which, in cash, would be $21,158. It nearly reaches 60 percent at the five-year mark regarding depreciation, with a total dollar value of $31,439.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
39% |
$21,158 |
61% |
$33,107 |
|
5 Years |
57.9% |
$31,439 |
42.1% |
$22,826 |
|
7 Years |
69.2% |
$37,542 |
30.8% |
$16,723 |
|
10 Years |
77.1% |
$41,841 |
22.9% |
$12,424 |
5
2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 60.9-Percent
The 2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In houses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine, which makes 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. This setup comes standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. Audi lists this luxury plug-in SUV at $58,500 to $66,700.
2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In Specifications
|
Powertrain |
2.0-Liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
362 HP |
|
Torque |
369 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
7-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
58 MPGe |
|
Electric Range |
23 Miles |
|
Price |
$58,500-$66,700 |
The 2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In is projected to lose 46.8 percent of its value in the first three years, totaling $27,386. After the next two years, you can expect it to lose, in total, 60.9 percent, which is $35,630 of its value.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
46.8% |
$27,386 |
53.2% |
$31,114 |
|
5 Years |
60.9% |
$35,630 |
39.1% |
$22,870 |
|
7 Years |
71.2% |
$41,662 |
28.8% |
$16,838 |
|
10 Years |
80% |
$46,802 |
20% |
$11,698 |
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2025 BMW XM
5-Year Depreciation: 61.9-Percent
The 2025 BMW XM is another performance-focused plug-in hybrid, housing a beefy 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid engine. Depending on the trim or configuration, the XM offers 644 to 738 horsepower and 590 to 738 pound-feet of torque. It’s not the most inexpensive luxury plug-in, with an MSRP of $160,500 to $186,700.
2025 BMW XM Specifications
|
Powertrain |
4.4-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
644-738 HP |
|
Torque |
590-738 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
46 MPGe |
|
Electric Range |
31 Miles |
|
Price |
$160,500-$186,700 |
iSeeCars claims that the 2025 BMW XM is likely to lose 42.6 percent after the first three years, which is a hefty $67,774. It keeps going up in depreciation, or really “down,” losing 61.9 percent after five years, totaling $98,468 of loss value.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
42.6% |
$67,774 |
57.4% |
$91,226 |
|
5 Years |
61.9% |
$98,468 |
38.1% |
$60,532 |
|
7 Years |
74.7% |
$118,829 |
25.3% |
$40,171 |
|
10 Years |
85.4% |
$135,757 |
14.6% |
$23,243 |
3
2025 Mercedes S-Class Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 63.2-Percent
The 2025 Mercedes S 580e 4MATIC utilizes a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine. For its power, you get 503 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This system is paired with a 9-speed automatic and an all-wheel drive system. This plug-in sedan keeps the MSRPs in the hundred thousand dollar range, with a starting price of $18,200.
Mercedes S 580e 4MATIC Specifications
|
Powertrain |
3.0-Liter Inline Six-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
503 HP |
|
Torque |
553 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
9-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
N/A |
|
Electric Range |
Est. 47 Miles |
|
Price |
$128,200 |
The 2025 Mercedes S-Class Plug-In Hybrid is expected to lose 46.8 percent of its value during the first three years, which is projected to be $59,771. Fast-forward another two years, and the 2025 S 580e 4MATIC will lose 63.2 percent, for a $80,730 loss of value.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
46.8% |
$59,771 |
53.2% |
$67,979 |
|
5 Years |
63.2% |
$80,730 |
36.8% |
$47,020 |
|
7 Years |
74.8% |
$95,494 |
25.2% |
$32,256 |
|
10 Years |
84.1% |
$107,465 |
15.9% |
$20,285 |
2
2025 BMW 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 64.1-Percent
The 2025 BMW 550e xDrive is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine, making 483 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. This setup comes standard with an eight-speed automatic and an all-wheel drive system. It’s one of the more inexpensive models, compared to some of the other prices seen above, with an MSRP of $73,400.
2025 BMW 550e xDrive Specifications
|
Powertrain |
3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo Inline Six-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
483 HP |
|
Torque |
516 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
Est. 67 |
|
Electric Range |
Est. 33 Miles |
|
Price |
$73,400 |
Regarding depreciation, the 2025 BMW 5 Series Plug-In is likely to lose 48.5 percent, or $35,250, of its value during the first three years. At the five-year mark, the BMW 550e xDrive is projected to lose 64.1 percent, or $46,626 in cash value.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
48.5% |
$35,250 |
51.5% |
$37,450 |
|
5 Years |
64.1% |
$46,626 |
35.9% |
$26,074 |
|
7 Years |
73.7% |
$53,547 |
26.3% |
$19,153 |
|
10 Years |
84.7% |
$61,564 |
15.3% |
$11,136 |
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2025 BMW 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid
5-Year Depreciation: 69.8-Percent
The plug-in hybrid that depreciates the quickest is the 2025 BMW 750e xDrive. This platform utilizes the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine seen on the 5 Series Plug-In. The power specifications, drivetrain, and transmission stay the same. What doesn’t stay the same is the price, with BMW listing the 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid at $108,000.
2025 BMW 750e xDrive Specifications
|
Powertrain |
3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo Inline Six-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Engine |
|
Horsepower |
483 HP |
|
Torque |
516 LB-FT |
|
Transmission |
8-Speed Automatic |
|
Driveline |
All-Wheel Drive |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
N/A |
|
Electric Range |
Est. 33 Miles |
|
Price |
$108,000 |
The 2025 BMW 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid is expected to lose 56.2 percent of its value after three years. It’s projected to lose 69.8 percent of its five-year depreciation, which comes out to $74,657.
Depreciation And Resale Value
|
Vehicle Age |
%Depreciation |
$Depreciation |
%Residual Value |
$Residual Value |
|
3 Years |
56.2% |
$60,171 |
43.8% |
$46,829 |
|
5 Years |
69.8% |
$74,657 |
30.2% |
$32,343 |
|
7 Years |
78.2% |
$83,682 |
21.8% |
$23,318 |
|
10 Years |
87.3% |
$93,403 |
12.7% |
$13,597 |
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