Summary A used electric vehicle that has already been driven, is it a business? Buying an electric car related to my use is important The costs of using a used electric car What impact on my electricity consumption if I buy a second-hand electric car? What electric cars can you find on the second-hand market? To buy a "green" second-hand car, choose a trusted contact
A vehicle Used electric vehicle that has already been driven, is it a bargain?
The discount of these vehicles being relatively large, the purchase of a used car fuel with electric energy can be turn out to be a very good option. Prices quickly drop to the same level as equivalents with a combustion engine (for example, the Renault Zoe).
Be careful, however, because even used, buying an electric car can lead you to renew a rental contract for the car batteries. On some electric cars, we rent the batteries, while the car is ours.
Find out you therefore to know if the car you want is subject to battery rental or not. Since these cars are also often sold under LOA (lease with option to buy), find out how best to lease a vehicle.
The other advantage is that cars electric cars are generally very reliable in mechanical terms. They are more reliable than their combustion engine counterparts (Consumer Reports study).
Even if we have little feedback because it is a relatively new technology, it seems that the concerns appeared on electric cars are problems of their infancy, which occurred on very recent cars shortly after they left the factory. These faults are also mainly of a software nature (due to a very present electronics, especially on high-end models) and are often resolved by means of updates.
From our side, it does not seem to us that buying a used electric car is risky. You just have to check that the car does not lose part of its capacity in terms of autonomy after a certain period (for example after 5 to 10 years).
Buy an electric car in connection with my use is important
As we know, the main black spots of electric cars today remain autonomy, recharging time and the number of places to recharge one's car. In terms of the range of cars, it varies between 100km and 300km for city cars and compact cars, and can go up to 500km for expensive Tesla sedans (in real use).
Autonomy and the fear of running out of fuel are therefore potential brakes on the purchase of this type of car. But, depending on how you use it, it is quite possible, especially if you can charge it at home or at work. Therefore, if you really want to drive electric, the goal is to make the right choice of car in relation to your own utility.
To do this, you have to look carefully at performance and autonomy, in plus the type of car (city car, sedan, SUV, etc.) and its price. If you drive little or over short distances, range is not much of a concern. If we drive more, we will have to be vigilant and take a vehicle that will not put us in boring situations.
Regarding charging stations, be aware that government efforts are aimed at increasing the number of charging stations for electric cars in the years to come, in order to allow safe use of our electric cars.
The costs of using a used electric car
It is on the daily running costs that an electric car can make the difference with a thermal. Because of its design and operation, an electric car is very inexpensive to use and maintain. On the other hand, it is the ancillary costs that can increase the usage costs, such as the rental of batteries, or the costs of a specific installation at home. We must therefore check these points and see if the transition is financially interesting or not.
For as regards maintenance, since it is not an internal combustion or combustion engine (as for a gasoline car and a diesel car), the only cost items will be concentrated on the spare parts. non-mechanical wear: tires, brakes, suspensions…
Tire wear can be slightly faster due to the torque of the electric motors, however the brake discs and pads will wear out much less quickly, thanks to energy recovery during braking.
For maintenance, manufacturers such as Nissan or Renault offer annual maintenance packages of between 119 and 179 € for an electric car. ique, while the average maintenance costs of a thermal car are on average € 800 to 1,600 per year for French households (source INSEE).
If you have a battery rental offer on the car, this will provide a "lifetime" battery warranty and manufacturers like Renault undertake to change the car battery if it loses more than 25% of its recharging capacity.
Auto insurance is not very expensive for most of these vehicles. They can also be good choices when buying a first car (especially city cars).
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What impact on my electricity consumption if I buy a used electric car?
An electric car can be recharged like any other household appliance, on a power outlet. On the other hand, it is very long (minimum 10 hours) and there is a risk of your installation overheating. Thus, it is recommended to install a Wall Box if possible, available from manufacturers and which can be installed at home.
A WallBox costs between 500 and 1200 € excluding installation and will allow you to quickly recharge your car. without risks for your installation. You are also entitled to a 30% tax credit.
In terms of consumption, a recharge costs on average between € 1.50 and € 3.00 depending on electricity consumption and car battery. The price also varies according to the hours (peak and off-peak hours). Your consumption will therefore increase, but solutions exist with electricity suppliers. You can inquire at Selectra to obtain the best price adapted to your consumption. Overall, if you drive over 10,000km / year over a majority of short distances, electricity will be a saving choice compared to gasoline or diesel. You can then possibly turn to the rental of a thermal car for your long journeys, for example for departures on vacation!
What electric cars can we find on the second-hand market?
The market is still small compared to that of gasoline cars, and some cars are not very widespread on the French market. However, you can easily find some models on occasion. Everything will depend on your desires, your needs and your budget.
The most popular electric cars
Available on the market for several years or best sellers in their category, these cars are the ones you will get. more chance to find on the second-hand market!
CitadinesMid-rangeHigh-endCitroën C-ZeroNissan LeafBMW i3Mitsubishi E-MievKia Soul EVTesla Model SPeugeot IonTesla Model XRenault ZoeSmart Electric DriveLess common electric vehicles
Newer, of more restricted use or simply still little bought in new, these cars are less present on the second-hand market but this does not reduce their qualities in any way. They are good alternatives that tend to spread more.
CitadinesMid-RangeMonospaceVolkswagen E-Up Fun CarVolkswagen Golf (E-Golf 7) Citroën E-BerlingoCitroën E-MehariMercedes-Benz B-Class 250eRenault Kangoo Maxi ZE combiRenault TwizyHyundai Ionic Électrique
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CapCar's technical advice: Buying a used car is not easy. To be as assured as possible during the sale, it is better to know yourself or to call upon a trusted intermediary like CapCar!
