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The depreciation trend raises troubling questions about the resale value of high-end EVs, suggesting that anything incorporating a battery is susceptible to rapid devaluation. Experts argue that the appeal of hypercars lies in their mechanical engineering—specifically, powerful combustion engines rather than electric powertrains. Rimac’s CEO, Mate Rimac, compares electric hypercars to luxury items like expensive watches, asserting that while segments like electric watches can do more functionally, they don’t carry the same prestige or long-term value.