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Let’s be honest: Most of us aren’t in the market for a six-figure car. But what if I told you that thanks to electric vehicle depreciation, you could roll up in a used Porsche, Mercedes, or BMW supercar—and pay less than you would for a new Honda? Some of the fastest-depreciating luxury EVs now cost a fraction of their original MSRP. And while that drop might scare off many buyers, it’s a golden opportunity for smart investors. Especially because EVs are proving to be more dependable than gas cars.

Porsche Taycan serves supercar stats at used Corolla prices

Porsche’s Taycan should come with a cape. The Turbo S trim rips 0-60 in just 2.6 seconds. It holds a 1:27.87 lap record at Laguna Seca—only the $2M McLaren Senna beat it. Yeah, that McLaren. Yet today, Kelley Blue Book lists used Taycans starting around $43,260. That’s not even hot-hatch money anymore.

This isn’t just a drag-strip queen. It’s a full-blown corner carving supercar with sedan practicality. Want to win over the dads at Cars & Coffee? Snag the Taycan Sport Turismo—yep, a performance wagon. It charges in a flash (800-volt system) and delivers head-snapping torque with a two-speed rear gearbox. The reign of electric performance has officially begun.

The EQS delivers big Mercedes-Benz luxury without the big price

New, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ stickered for over $100K. Used? Around $53K. And you still get the full spaceship experience. Giant Hyperscreen. Soft-close doors. Whisper-quiet ride. Plus, it has a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds—not bad for a rolling tech lounge.

It also goes 350 miles per charge, which puts it ahead of most EVs on this list. It rivals the Lucids and Teslas, but with a badge that will turn everyone’s head. The rear-wheel-drive setup balances power with poise. It might not shout “supercar,” but you’ll feel like a VIP every time you pull up. If you’re after a used supercar alternative with five-star comfort, this might be the one.

Audi Q8 e-tron: dadcore, but make it electric

Audi’s Q8 e-tron won’t outrun a Taycan, but it still packs a punch. The dual motors hit 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. Name one gas-powered crossover that can do that! And at around $34K used, it’s a luxury EV bargain hiding in plain sight.

This is a used supercar for the family man. It’s quiet, quick, and comes with quattro all-wheel drive. Adaptive air suspension floats over potholes. It is even lives up to Audi’s rally-racing heritage during light off-roading. The Audi badge still turns heads. If you want the SUV experience with a touch of secret sauce, this is it.

BMW i8: the ultimate used supercar flex

The BMW i8 was never cheap when new. But you can find one today starting around $28K. Average prices hover near $60K—but that still gets you a plug-in hybrid with butterfly doors. It looks like a Lamborghini. It sips gas like a Prius. And it hits 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

The i8 is mid-engine, wedge-shaped, and dripping with sci-fi vibes. Think “Tron” meets “Mission: Impossible.” Its carbon-fiber chassis keeps it light. The electric motor drives the front wheels during your commute. The turbo gas engine powers the back when you want to cut loose for the weekend. You get legit all-wheel-drive performance in a used supercar package.

When EVs first dropped, people said, “Too expensive.” Now, they’re saying, “Too cheap to ignore.” Thanks to brutal depreciation, some of the most stylish and tech-laden electric vehicles on the road are now within reach of regular buyers. The kicker? They’re holding up better than gas cars. That’s right—EVs are already proving to break down half as often as their ICE cousins. And as that fact becomes more widely known, these current deals might not last.

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