Navigating residual value shifts shaping 2025 and 2026
Understand how depreciation patterns, plug-in hybrid performance, and market volatility are reshaping residual values – and what insights help you stay ahead.
As depreciation curves evolve and demand fluctuates, adapting to market volatility means knowing what insights matter most and how to protect your margins without missing opportunities
Key takeaways from our latest webinar
Our experts reviewed current market trends and uncovered several defining shifts in vehicle values. Here are some findings discussed:
- Residual values continue to decline in 2025, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year – a trend expected to continue in 2026 as RVs remain under pressure.
- Older vehicles (36 months and above) are now more affected by depreciation than younger ones (12months and under).
- Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) show stronger value retention across most markets.
While some of these developments highlight that markets are stabilising, there is still pressure on residual values, which is expected to persist into next year.
Webinar recap: what you missed
The full webinar recap is now available. Watch the recording below.
Turning market intelligence into stronger strategies
The latest trends in depreciation, residual values, and electrified vehicles confirm that the market is evolving fast. With the right insights, you adapt quickly, protect margins, and identify opportunities across your portfolio. Here’s how:
- Leverage connected insights – Revalue your portfolio and explore multiple scenarios using Reforecast to turn complex market data into actionable strategies.
- Understand market trends – Analyse how residual values are evolving for younger vs. older vehicles using Residual Value Intelligence (RVI) to benchmark trends, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
- Interpret depreciation patterns – Track how plug-in hybrids retain value with Residual Value Monitor (RVM), examining differences across markets and powertrains, and anticipating shifts before they occur.
By combining RVM, RVI, and Reforecast, you can turn market intelligence into actionable strategies, stay ahead of depreciation trends, and optimise residual values for a changing market.
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