Estimated value by year
New
$70,000
MSRP
1 yr
$46,900
-33%
2 yrs
$42,000
-40%
3 yrs
$37,800
-46%
5 yrs
$28,000
-60%
10 yrs
$14,700
-79%
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Full Depreciation Table — Lucid Air
Based on base MSRP of $70,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $60,900 | $70,000 | $78,400 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -33% | $40,803 | $46,900 | $52,528 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -40% | $36,540 | $42,000 | $47,040 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -46% | $32,886 | $37,800 | $42,336 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -52% | $29,232 | $33,600 | $37,632 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -60% | $24,360 | $28,000 | $31,360 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -64% | $21,924 | $25,200 | $28,224 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -68% | $19,488 | $22,400 | $25,088 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -72% | $17,052 | $19,600 | $21,952 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -76% | $14,616 | $16,800 | $18,816 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -79% | $12,789 | $14,700 | $16,464 |
Cost per year
$8,400
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$37,800 saves $32,200
Value at 10 yrs
$14,700
79% of value gone
Key Specs — Lucid Air
Category
Electric
Base MSRP
$70,000
5-Year Depreciation
60%
vs Category Avg
2% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
300,000+ miles (battery dependent)
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Lucid Air?
The sweet spot for buying a used Air is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $32,200 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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