DFSK EC31 value and depreciation
Known for electric one-ton workhorse.
Depreciation curve
We class the DFSK EC31 as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 36% after five. No resale track record yet, frequent launch-price cuts and fast model churn. Buy on price, not on resale.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 71% |
| 3 years | 51% |
| 5 years | 36% |
| 7 years | 25% |
| 10 years | 14% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The EC31 is the electric one-tonne dropside sibling of the EC35, on sale since late 2022. Fleets use it on short fixed routes where charging is predictable. Volumes are tiny, so used pricing is hard to benchmark.
EC31 against its rivals
DFSK EC31: common questions
Does the DFSK EC31 hold its value?
We class the DFSK EC31 as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 36% after five. No resale track record yet, frequent launch-price cuts and fast model churn. Buy on price, not on resale.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.