Fun fact -- three years after the first 500e went on sale, they were going through auction off-lease at $4K (in the US, at least). Ouch! I remember this vividly because a coworker of mine's wife had purchased one brand new for over 30 grand.
They are doing it weekly. They know what sells at what price and how fast. So price discovery can work pretty well and mostly correct.
Now more questions can be asked why there is no demand? Is the initial price maybe too high? Or is there some other factors.
As deadlines get close you got really good lease deals on these cars.
Such a fun car to drive.