I’ve seen a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Premium SE fairly local and under £14,000 and under 30kiles. I’ve no idea what to look out for when buying used.

Any advice or thoughts on used ev’s? Does mileage mean much. I suppose battery condition would be the main concern?

  • @[email protected]
    2•11 months ago

    I got a three-year old EV and it’s easily the best car I’ve had. Battery condition would be a concern for a 2013 car, the technology wasn’t as good back then, but not a 2018 one. Hyundai (and sister brand Kia) have a seven-year transferable warranty. Browse the autotrader app a lot to see what you can get within 40 miles of your home so you know what’s a good price. I bought from a dealership in the end, but not my local one, who tend to price a couple of grand above what I came to expect.

  • @ratman150English
    2•11 months ago

    Used ev owner, literally been a perfect experience. My brother has a 2013 fiat 500e and I have a 2018 fiat 500e. Both of us have had to do tires and some minor 12v battery hiccups. Total repairs (not including people wrecking into us…twice) 0$

    Both cars have been hit in the same place (for the same reason…failing to yield) and both cars were repaired in a timely manner and without extra issues.

    I’ve driven 24k in my one year of ownership.

  • @[email protected]English
    2•11 months ago

    Hey - looks like you are in the UK so one resource for 2nd hand EV knowledge is EVM (electric vehicle man) on YouTube. He just bought a £4400 2018 Renault Zoe and it’s as good as it left the factory.

    At 30,000 miles that car will be as good as new, and I think Hyundai have a 7 year warranty so you still have a couple of years left on that too.

    But find a make/model you like and check out autotrader and don’t be afraid to travel for the right car, a £100 train ticket might just save you a few grand and you’ll get a good range test on the way home.

    • @[email protected]English
      4•11 months ago

      Also I wouldn’t worry about range, EVs are outlasting their battery degradation estimates by a fair margin. If you expect range to be cut by 1/3 to account for external factors (heat/cold/charger malfunction) and you’ll be good. So if your commute is 50 miles just leave home with at least 75.

    • @[email protected]OPEnglish
      2•11 months ago

      Thanks for the reply. I’ll check out that YouTube channel tomorrow. I’m happy to travel for a good car, done it a few times before (petrol that is). I’m just very cautious as I don’t know anybody with a 2nd hand EV.

      I did find a Zoe which was cheaper than the Hyundai but I didn’t like the look as much (plus I had really bad experience with Renault back in the day - different tech and age I know). But I guess I can’t be choosie if it’s a good price and mileage.