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France's Used-Car Market Shifts Toward Simple Petrol Models as Diesel and Some EVs Lose Value

Dealer feedback points to repairable, low-tech petrol models as the safest bet for buyers today.

Overview

  • The Dacia Sandero petrol version is reported to have lost about 14% of its value after five years, compared with roughly 50% for the average car.
  • Dealers highlight the Dacia Duster’s desirability, with a 10-year-old example recently selling for €6,500.
  • Diesel models, particularly large SUVs, are depreciating faster, with Peugeot 3008s cited at roughly a 52% five-year drop.
  • Some electric cars show the steepest declines, with the Renault Zoé reported to lose up to about 63% due to concerns over battery wear.
  • Leboncoin’s auto market director says demand on the used market has shifted toward petrol, rebalancing prices versus diesel.