Should you buy a used electric car? Here’s why second hand EV sales are soaring and why you should go electric
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Your support makes all the difference.Used electric car sales are growing faster than sales of new EVs right now, so should you take the plunge and buy second hand? We delve into the pros and cons of buying a used EV.
Should battery life be a worry? Our drive in a nine-year old, 250,000 mile Tesla will reveal all. What about running costs? On a smart energy tariff you can save a fortune.
Are EVs reliable? We speak to a man who sells and services used EVs. And what about prices? We reveal how you can bag a bargain second hand electric car.
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