Will India's Tata Curvv EV price itself to ruin its resale value?
Many a buyer in India is concerned about resale value and the Tata Curvv EV's uniqueness has started discussions around how it would hold up in the long run. Others say that as such, its styling makes it stand out from others on the road and would make it easy to sell for interested buyers, as a used car with a unique design. But they believe the early adopter of stylish models like the Curvv could reap the rewards of the principal in the future — as EVs become more popular with buyers. But skeptics wonder if the bold design could be too divisive to broaden its appeal to a wider audience of second hand buyers. Another one is if the design will hold up well – will it seem fresh and modern in five to seven years or will it be dated? Moreover, some say that the Indian buyers tend to be more conservative in choosing a new car, and as a result their choices in second hand cars. Being new to EV segment in India do you think that design of the Curvv will have any effect on residual value of the car in comparison to other 'conventional' looking electric vehicles?
It might really help resale value. The Curvv will look out of place on a sea of boring, boxy EVs. It will be a destination for people in the used market that want something more unique.
It's not gonna tank the resale value, no way. Bidders on Indian second hand cars are very conservative. What they want is reliable, familiar; not a spaceship on wheels.
I think it will be a positive, but it could go either way. As you can imagine, EVs will soon become widespread, so the early adopters of cool designs like the Curvv will be considered trendsetters. Better resale prices may be the result.
The design might age poorly. In 5 years what looks futuristic now will be silly. I'd be afraid that it becomes the automotive version of those horribly '80s 'futuristic' gadgets.
The car design will depend more on resale value according to the car's reliability and Tata's reputation. Because, it would simply be, I mean, if it’s a good, solid, dependable EV, people will buy this thing, it just doesn’t matter how it looks.
I think it will hurt resale in the short term but help in the long term. People will initially be skittish, but as the unique EV designs come to market, the Curvv will have a legion of followers that will celebrate the boldness and uniqueness that got the brand here in the first place.
The resale value depends on the city. If it could do well, it’s in metro areas where people are more open to unique designs. Out in smaller towns, it might be a tougher sell.
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