DFSK EC35 value and depreciation
Known for electric last-mile delivery van.
Depreciation curve
We class the DFSK EC35 as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 34% 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 | 70% |
| 3 years | 49% |
| 5 years | 34% |
| 7 years | 23% |
| 10 years | 13% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Enviro Automotive has imported this electric panel van since July 2022 for last-mile delivery fleets. It pairs a 38.6kWh battery with about 240km of claimed range, with recent pricing around R550,000 excluding VAT after cuts. Corporate fleets are the main buyers.
EC35 against its rivals
DFSK EC35: common questions
Does the DFSK EC35 hold its value?
We class the DFSK EC35 as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 34% 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.