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How buying a used electric car through carwow works

Find a car

Use carwow to browse and compare used vehicles, advertised by a network of trusted dealers. You can search by make and model, or apply filters to find the perfect car for you.

Contact the dealer

Once you’ve found a car you’d like to buy, you can contact the dealer to arrange the next steps, whether that’s asking a question or taking it for a test drive.

Buy the car

When you’re happy to buy, you can do so at a fixed price, safe in the knowledge all models sold through carwow are mechanically checked and come with a warranty.

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Used electric cars FAQs

Should I buy a used electric car?

Used car buyers have tended to be wary of second-hand electric cars, but there are signs that is beginning to change. A used electric car can make a good buy, as prices are much more affordable than the cost of a new electric car.

Why are used electric cars so cheap?

There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion about used electric cars. Contrary to what some people think, the batteries aren’t junk after a few thousand miles and recharging is very cheap, so long as you can top-up the batteries at home.

For now, as long as many used car buyers look at electric vehicles with suspicion, they can make very affordable used buys.

Are used electric cars reliable?

As a rule, a used electric car is more reliable than a petrol or diesel. That’s because there are fewer moving parts – electric motors are surprisingly simple.

Are used electric cars worth it?

You need to be sure an electric car can meet your needs in terms of range and the speed of recharging. For many buyers, though, a used electric car is well worth it. You avoid the high up-front cost of a brand-new EV, but still enjoy low running costs.

How long do electric cars last?

This is another big worry among second-hand buyers, but we’ve heard of Tesla models running for over 200,000 miles on the original battery. That said, it is true that the battery’s usable capacity will steadily reduce over time. On average, cars are scrapped when they are around 14 years old. There’s no reason why an electric car can’t last this long if it is well cared for.

What happens to EV after 8 years?

They don’t fall apart, burst into flames, or run out of range before you’ve turned the corner at the end of the road. But the high-voltage battery warranty on most electric vehicles does expire after eight years and 100,000 miles. Typically, the warranty will cover the cost of a replacement battery if it drops below 70% of its original capacity.

You can make the battery last as long as possible by charging to 80% rather than 100%, unless you really need the extra range. It’s also better to charge the battery slowly rather than using an ultra-rapid charger. Follow these precautions and the original battery should be going strong after eight years and beyond.