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Segundo a CAP (http://www.cap.co.uk/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx) o Leaf terá uma depreciação mais lenta que os carros de combustão interna, mantendo pelo menos 40% ao fim de 3 anos podendo chegar aos 46% se se levar em consideração apoios do estado .

"Ever since the price of the Nissan LEAF was announced, consumers and corporations have wondered how the car’s value will hold up over time.
Originally, most estimates were on the very low side, mainly due to a couple of reasons; the reliability of the car long term as a unproven entity, and the value of the main component of the car over time-namely the battery. Some even put residual estimates as low as 10% after 5 years. When Nissan announced the LEAF would carry a 8 year/100,000 mile warranty on the battery, enabling the car to function virtually worry free for a extended period of time, estimates rose…but with a uneasy reluctance.
To accurately estimate future re-sale value, many companies hire a experienced, professional third party to peg residuals for them. For most in Europe, that entity is CAP.
CAP bills itself as “…a market leading provider of vehicle valuation data, new vehicle information and business solutions to the automotive industry.” The simple fact is, everyone who is anyone uses CAP, from big banks to finance companies to just about every major auto insurance company…so they know what they are talking about. This week CAP weighed in on the Nissan LEAF, and in a interview with Fleet News, CAP’s Mark Norman said:
“The Leaf should have a shallower depreciation curve than conventional cars; the electric motor has fewer moving parts than an internal combustion engine so when mechanical issues and wear and tear begin to affect other cars, the Leaf should still be running well.”
Mr. Norman added for those companies using the Leaf and other electric vehicles in their fleets, they will gain more from the running cost equation the longer they keep them on hand. Which means that the LEAF is a exceptional value, provided the range is congruent with the company’s/individual’s needs.
So what is the residual value accroding to CAP? 40% of its original MSRP (£28,990) before incentives over 3 years/30,000 miles. Factoring in government incentives in the UK (£5,000), this number would increase to 46% for most places in Europe.
If the same percentage holds true for this side of the pond, the residual to the average American receiving the full $7,500 rebate would be 52% on the base SV…and a staggering 65% if you are also eligible for additional state rebates like those in California of $5,000. /not too shabby"

Em: http://nissan-leaf.net/2010/09/29/nissa ... knows-cap/