Used electric cars
On a used electric car one question replaces half the inspection: what state is the battery in? It is the most expensive component, its condition can be read out, and its warranty usually runs longer than the car's. Everything else — brake, clutch and exhaust wear — is either minimal or absent on an electric car.
What matters
- Ask to see the battery report. Remaining capacity can be read out, and many manufacturers guarantee a minimum figure over a set period or mileage.
- Check the charging power, not only the range. A car that charges at 50 kW is far less practical on long journeys than one at 150 kW — even with the same battery size.
- Range drops noticeably in winter because the car must be heated. A heat pump softens that considerably and is an option worth asking about on a used car.
- Sort out charging at home before you buy. An electric car without a fixed charging point is far less convenient day to day, and public charging costs more than domestic electricity.
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Common questions
- How long does an electric car battery last?
- Longer than was long assumed. Capacity declines gradually, not suddenly, and most manufacturers guarantee a minimum remaining capacity over several years and a high mileage. What counts are the specific warranty terms of the maker concerned and the car's own read-out report — not general claims.