The long -term EV property risks apparently do not worry about some customers
This is often repeated mantra that the EVS is a “lease agreement, do not buy” offer, but it seems that not everyone has subscribed to the same newsletter. In fact, the new data that Experian has published in its Quarter’s Auto Finance report shows that the opposite is true for vehicles that are, of course, commonly common in the EV space: Tesla. Perhaps the shocking brand is not completely alone.
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While most of the best EV models use a healthy rental to taste ratio-and we will achieve this within a minute-it seems that American brands are particularly attracting buyers committed to a long time. The data show that a huge 70% of Tesla Model Y buyers chose to finance or pay cash for their vehicle in 2025. Q2, leaving a little less than 30% of the lease. Model 3 contained 42% of customers who chose to finance or pay cash. If we look at Q1, we see that these numbers are increase From the last quarter model, it means that much more customers have chosen to pay cash. In addition, in the first quarter, we saw Tesla Cybertruck regardless of all the chances of 73.92% of customers paying cash or funding instead of renting.
Tesla buyers are also not the only ones to avoid renting. Almost 38% of the Ford Mustang Mach-E buyers have chosen to pay the whole or finance their car. This is a slight decrease in 2025. In the first quarter, when approximately 40% of customers chose the same thing. In the last quarter, we also saw the F-150 Lightning cash and funding of about 55% of the total purchase. The Chevy Equinox EV also stood out in Q2, while about 40% of customers chose to pay cash or finance.
BMW, Rivian, Honda and other EV leases were much more predictable
Among the best -selling quarterly EVs were some predictable finds. Rivian R1S rents were 69.85% and more than 70% of Nissan Ariya customers were 2.3% of all EV customers in 2025. In the second quarter, he chose to rent. Higher -class deviations include Honda Prologue, where 84% of customers have chosen rent, and BMW I4, where huge 89% of customers have chosen short -term property. It is noteworthy that Experian Q1 also revealed that 88% of VW ID.4 buyers chose to rent.
Experian data shows the top 10 leased EV models, the top 10 EVS and how buyers pay for them in 2025.
Of course, there are some good reasons why customers can go the rental path rather than finance or pay cash for EV. First of all, all new cars are depreciated and EV is certainly no exception. Due to the developing technology, the inevitable changes in expensive batteries and the oscillating prices of new cars, the EV is even higher than the internal combustion vehicles. EVS is still usually more expensive, making the rental more accessible in a short time. The data shows the difference between $ 175 and EV funding in 2025. In the second quarter. Lease is cheaper in all EVs, which is identical in 2025. In the first quarter. The Tesla 3 model was $ 255 cheaper a month when it was rented. The Honda prologue was $ 282 cheaper.
Expert data show the average payment of lease and loans in EVS 2025.
Final thoughts
It is worth noting that despite the fact that funding and cash is chosen for the purchase option for many of these Tesla buyers, the Y and 3 model dominated everyone else when you look at the top 10 rented EV models. Model 3 and Y model together accounted for more than 30% of all EV lease contracts respectively in 2025. Everything leased vehicles, gas, electricity or otherwise. This figure, perhaps more than anything else, illustrates the huge volume of EV sold by Tesla compared to competitors.
When it comes to something extrapolation from data? Well, Tesla’s lease contracts have always been in line with other original equipment manufacturers, as the redevelopment was initially not allowed. In addition, the Y and Model 3 model are still quite fresh, and last year both received significant updates. It follows that customers can expect that these models will be better value over time, and payment of cash or funding means a little more flexibility if you decide to set up a car. Meanwhile, during the Ford, some Lightning models use an incentive for $ 10,000 only for trucks funded. Frankly, Mach-E and Equinox EV are not easy to explain, but they are also slightly closer to industrial norms. The possibilities are endless, but in the end, old brand buyers are either unhappy with lease lease or choose flexibility in funding/direct purchase.
Initially, this story was reported by Autoblog in 2025. September 6, where she first appeared in the news department. Add Autoblog as the desired source by clicking here.