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Tesla killed the Model S and Model X. Used prices immediately climbed 10%. Meanwhile, 329,000 lease returns are about to flood the lot with Model 3s and Model Ys. Same brand, opposite price trajectories, same quarter. The used Tesla market is splitting in two.
The $7,500 federal credit is gone, but Kia and Ford are offering up to $11,000 off to clear lot inventory. Is it a deal or a depreciation trap?
Software cadence is the new horsepower. We analyze how recent Rivian and Tesla updates are redefining vehicle lifecycles, safety, and resale value. It explains why static cars are becoming obsolete.