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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

Should I buy a used electric car? The pros and cons of second-hand EVs

The Vauxhall Corsa Electric can be picked up second-hand for less than £10,000 - these are the pros and cons of buying used EVs - (Vauxhall)

Buying a used EV can offer several advantages. First, the savings are significant compared to purchasing a new model. You also get to enjoy the lower running costs that come with EV ownership – electricity is much cheaper than petrol, especially if you can charge at home on a smart tariff.

Matt Cleevely is the founder of Cleevely Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s leading independent electric car specialists. He told us, “you can pick up a used electric vehicle for decent money now, and then you’ve got something that’ll be perfect as a second car within the family or a local runaround.

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