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China’s EV Financing War Ripples Through Used‑Car Market, Pummelling Resale Values and Dealers’ Margins
Tesla’s January 2026 push of 5‑year 0% and 7‑year low‑interest purchase plans has spurred competitors to extend similar financing, making new EV purchases cheaper per month and prompting buyers to favour new cars. That shift has weakened demand for secondhand electric cars, forced dealers to cut prices or offer short-term interest‑free loans, and highlighted structural risks to EV residual values driven by rapid technological obsolescence and battery concerns.

Shanghai Moves to Supercharge the Second‑hand Economy with 'Internet+' Push and Tighter Rules
Shanghai has issued guidance to expand its second‑hand goods market by scaling an “Internet+” model, improving trade‑in and registration procedures for cars and electronics, and encouraging third‑party testing and appraisal services. The package aims to boost consumption, formalise trading practices and advance circular‑economy goals, while posing enforcement and data‑privacy challenges.