Why Are There So Many Used Nissan Sylphy EVs?
3 Answers
Because the used Sylphy EVs mostly come from car rental platforms, which have recently released a large number of vehicles. Sylphy EV Exterior Design: In terms of exterior design, the Sylphy EV largely retains the styling of the fuel-powered Sylphy. The most noticeable changes are at the front, which adopts Nissan's V-Motion design language. It features a larger black plastic grille compared to the standard Sylphy, paired with a U-shaped chrome trim, making the front grille design more similar to the Nissan Leaf. Sylphy EV Powertrain: In terms of powertrain, it is equipped with an electric motor model TZ200XS5UR, with a maximum power output of 80kW (109PS) and a range of 338km.
I've been driving the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission for nearly two years and noticed significant battery degradation. When I first bought it, it could run over 300 kilometers, but now it's down to just over 200, especially worse in winter. The charging speed is as slow as a snail—only 10% in half an hour, making me late for work several times. Nissan's technology can't keep up with updates; newer models now offer over 500 kilometers of range and ultra-fast charging. Many owners like me can't stand it anymore and are selling their cars while they still fetch some money. The used car market is flooded with these, mainly because early electric vehicles were marketed as low-cost entry options but suffered from unstable quality, like my neighbor's car whose software crashes daily. I suggest checking the battery health report thoroughly before buying a used electric vehicle, or you might end up paying for trouble.
I've been observing the electric vehicle market for several years, and the resale value of the Nissan Sylphy Electric is truly low. The moment you drive a new one off the lot, it depreciates by over 20%. When there were substantial policy subsidies a couple of years ago, there was a buying frenzy, but after the subsidies were reduced, many like me directly sold our old cars to upgrade to newer models. The cost of replacing the battery is too high—a new battery could buy you a used fuel-powered car. Many people do the math: buy a new car to enjoy discounts and sell the old one to recoup costs. There are many second-hand electric cars on the market also because leasing companies are offloading batches of expired test-drive vehicles. While the Nissan Sylphy brand is well-known, its electric version has poor residual value. It might be better to wait for new players like Xiaomi's electric vehicles, which hold their value more steadily.
