Top Used Electric Cars For 2024!

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Here is my list of top picks in regards to the best electric cars for 2024, at least according to me!
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[@mikadavies660]

I lease an E-C4 and I can confirm it's a wonderful car. Thanks to its devaluation, I would seriously consider buying a second-hand one when my lease expires.

[@robsmith1a]

They look nice. What kind of winter range are you getting?

[@mikadavies660]

@robsmith1a We don't do too many long runs but the other day I was around 160 miles at negative 4 Deg C, running up the motorway... Summer and local roads we get 210 to 220. Our usage is either charge 5 times per week or charge once per week! Steering is a little light, but we got used to it. Comfort is exactly what everyone says.... brilliant!

[@robsmith1a]

@@mikadavies660 that's pretty good range wise in my opinion

[@mikadavies660]

@robsmith1a It is not too bad... I know the 2024 model is better. As it has a larger battery and a more efficient motor. But that is just me being a Geek!! I lease mine and it is very cheap. However, I would either buy 2nd hand or lease. As buying new exposes you to a massive drop in value over the first 2 to 3 years. Outside that it is a proper family alrounder.

[@johntreble8297]

I purchased a used jag I-pace HSE, 20k miles, and could not be happier. No reliability problems with this premium car. Would recommend looking at the used EV market now as there are some great cars out there at reasonable prices. Love the EVM channel.

[@champman99]

Great video. Big fan of the Niro, my mum has a hybrid one. One thing I would point out is that don't be put off by the '2' being the bottom of the range. It is incredibly well equipped for a base car, including a pretty good automatic cruise control with autosteer system.

[@garrycroft4215]

My last car BMW I3S from 2018 with the 42kW battery is worth a test drive if you are into quirky. 190 miles in summer 140 in winter. ICE owners previously “electric cars are too expensive “ ICE owners now “electric cars are too cheap look at the depreciation”

[@superafroYCC]

Just ordered myself a 22 month old model 3 with 27k miles for just under £26k from a main dealer. I’m using the Scottish EST used EV loan, so it’s interest free. I could’ve potentially used something slightly more practical, but for an overall package at that price, I couldn’t see past it, considering the big depreciation hit should be behind it.

[@nickwhite6638]

You just had me look in to this scheme although it looks like it has now closed, which is a shame. Well done for getting in on time time.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I have been driving around in my Renault Zoe for the past three years. It’s the best car I’ve ever had, and that includes her predecessor, a Honda Jazz!!

[@swecreations]

That's impressive, considering the Honda Jazz is such an amazing car already

[@Madonsteamrailways]

@@swecreations I absolutely agree with that assessment of the Honda Jazz. For me, the problem with having another one is that I would have to feed a petrol engine. Petrol costs so much more than an electrical connection to charge up the car!!

[@marks-0-0]

EVM can you make video explaining how "road tax" is going to change in 2025 and whether any pre 2017 EV's might be exempt for life?

[@andrewscott4728]

MG5, excellent value even from new, customer service on mine has been excellent, I’ve done over 10K miles on a late 22 plate vehicle, at 12pence per mile to charge (mixture of home and public charging) I would recommend this as a second hand deal… some on AT at under £20K for a 2/3 year old vehicle. As with the majority of EV owners, I will not be going back to an ICE car. Thanks for the reviews, great to watch. All the best 👍

[@tonykelpie]

I love the high speed presentation. Saves a lot of time

[@raffiefoxmew3691]

I've got a Model 3 SR+ 2019, just like yours. It's actually just reached 89k miles, just out of it's official used warrentee. I used that cover for a few little touches, but honestly overall, has been fantastic to own for the first 10k. Tesla weren't perfect in the services, but they were better than most vehicle garages i've used before. Service at my own home, for free!

[@NigelWickenden]

Just went back to a 64kWh Kona Ultimate from a Tesla M3LR. Easier to get in and out of for us old folk and the tailgate allows larger stuff in the back. Also, a LOT less to insure than the TM3LR. Bonus is that there's still well over 4 years on the Hyundai's warranty. I won't mention the heated steering wheel though.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

Hi Nigel, I've got an Eniro which is a super car & am thinking a MY for next car - a while down the road yet. Would you say M3 or Kona has a quieter cabin. Best of luck with your Kona.

[@thalesofmiletus2966]

I have a 2021 plate Kona Premium. The car is on the whole very good to drive. A full charge gets me 300 miles in summer and just over 200 in winter (Heater on 19°C). I drive approximately 1000 miles per month. It’s not very good on icy or snowy roads (not compared to my other cars anyway) and I love the heated steering wheel. My wife loves the heated seats although I’m not so keen. Not the best car I’ve owned. That accolade goes to a turbo C3 VTR I once owned.

[@mdeflyer]

Good video. Having just purchased a used ev (Audi etron 55) your views match mine. I think what people don’t fully understand though is an ev isn’t a straight swap for an ice car. The multitude of tariffs from different energy suppliers, combined with the multiple charger manufacturers that your energy supplier is prepared to sync with seamlessly, along with whether these 2 work well with the car you get becomes very complex. Audi aren’t the best with letting the energy supplier and charger do their thing to optimise charging price rates. Maybe a topic for you to cover in the future.

[@mdshovel]

I have the Volvo XC40 Twin Ultimate 2021 First Edition on a work lease - it is an incredible car. Understated Scandinavian design that would have been "£60k new. Well worth looking at in the mid £20k when they come off lease.

[@rogerphelps9939]

Crap range though and not very big either. I don't know whether they have changed it but the one I test drove was very clearly an ICE car (C40?) into which they had crammed not enough batteries. Took an instant dislike to it.

[@Zorrely021]

Hyundai IONIQ 38kw is a great option 2.

[@Jaw0lf]

An interesting list and a lot under £20,000. I am looking to change from my Kia E Niro 4+ that has been great and I would keep, but the lease runs out soon. I would recommend any car with a heat pump for the UK due to our colder winters. Range seems to drop when temperature drops below double figures. My E Niro has a heat pump and general Summer range around 250 miles and down to 210 miles in winter. This is based on 3 adults and luggage. Winter involved 200 miles driven around 2 celcius and car left for 2 weeks whilst on holiday.

[@bunzbe9578]

Personally I’m all in on a VW ID3. Excellent value for money 2020’s for around £13k and a 265 mile range!

[@robinbennett5994]

It will be nice when there are some more options under 10k, but we're clearly past the point where you have to spend 30-40k to get a decent EV.

[@FFVoyager]

As the price falls more people become interested and demand actually will rise - pushing the prices back up.

[@shaangrewal9054]

@@FFVoyagerif only such a supply problem could be fixed by “new” cars also becoming “used” and going on the market…

[@FFVoyager]

@@shaangrewal9054 given sub 20% of new cars are electric it will take a long time to reach that equilibrium.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@FFVoyager That will change once ICE cars can no longer legally be sold new, and car makers cease producing new ones..... Some car makers have already planned to move to 100% EV manufacture within the next 3 to 4 years....

[@FFVoyager]

@@Brian-om2hh yes, so by 2034 or so there should be enough EVs on the used market to satisfy demand. 👍

[@geraldtomson8105]

Hi purchased my E-C4 last march, Reg in Jan 2023 was a mobility car for £22500, 650 miles on clock, Px. a Citroen C3 crossover I had for 3 years paid £9600 Px was £9500 and had it 3 years. The Citroen E-C4 shine plus is Brilliant.

[@elektrischverhaal5166]

Teslabjorn recently drew my attention to a forgotten underrated first-generation EV. The VW Golf EV. Good range, relatively efficient and, above all, relatively fast charging.

[@davidwade4594]

Just a note on petrol Vs EV prices, I just got a 2021 Corsa-e for 12k and the petrol version with same Elite spec that only does 0-60 in 9.6 secs to my 7.8 is going for 14k same year, same mileage. It's a great little car and honestly doesn't feel that little or cheap. This is our 2nd car mind and I probably won't have 2 ev's because I do have a heavy right foot

[@CarComparos]

We get a brand new Tata Tiago EV for 8,500 GBP in India with 8 years of warranty on the battery

[@badfly1]

I love my pre facelift IX3 premier pro, all the bells and whistles you would want with knobs and buttons for controls. It’s a company car but seriously thinking of buying it when the 4yr lease is up.

[@shikoku14]

With the XC40 just be careful to check the options, Active Cruise seems pretty rare (compared to the C40) if that is something you care about on the twin and single motor variants when I was looking at them a couple of months back.

[@stepheng8779]

Niro every time 👍

[@MrGMawson2438]

Some cracking deals

[@Neil_Llewellyn]

I'd been looking for an EV to replace my 2.0 Mini SD for a year or so. I was looking at a Corsa, Leaf or e208. I watched the prices change from week to week and I bought a 1 year old Pug e208 GT for 20K in July with 4K miles. I really liked the leaf but the e208 was the best option with CCS charging a huge saving on list price.

[@shonunezekiel]

As someone with a first gen Leaf, I am looking forward to my next car having CCS as there are fewer CHADEMO chargers - sometimes just one at the chargepoint so if it is not working, you are stuffed. You made a good choice!

[@Neil_Llewellyn]

​@@shonunezekiel I really like the leaf its a car an not SUV style. good spec, comfortable and proven to be reliable. I only charge from home because I only use the car up to 100 miles round trip but as you've mentioned CHADEMO seems to be disappearing. I could see this when looking on ZapMap when I was doing research. I was waiting for the price of the cars to come down to switch to EV.

[@doombee4240]

Great video, my EV is not in your list and i agree its not for everyone as its not cheap. I`m a low mileage user ( my work is less than one mile from my house). i picked a 7 year old performance car but it`s range of 200 miles is far more than i need, but the way it gets me around puts a smile on my face all the time. i think it looks good inside and out (my taste) and it fulfils all my needs. i have solar panels so i charge it mostly for free ...i`ve had it for 5 months now and it`s the best car that i`ve ever had ...just in case anybody was wondering it`s a Tesla model S P90D

[@juttley72]

putting my money where my mouth is, I would add Nissan leaf. solid car with the most experience of any EV maker. Cheap as chips to buy second hand. I have had mine for 3 years and the lease is now coming to an end. I have decided to buy it given its 13,500 for a 3 year old car, I know the history, it has been flawless. The main reason I want to keep it is the battery more than the car. I already have one Tesla power wall 2 battery system for my house which holds 13.5kw capacity. Currently during winter, if it is a really dull day, (solar does not top up the battery) the battery will take my house to around 4pm before it depletes and we import electric from the grid. Nissan leafs come with the Chademo connector with a bi-directional capability, meaning when the chargers become commercially available to buy for the public (they are currently in testing), I will have a mobile 40kw house battery to supplement the Tesla power walls 13.5 capacity. I was looking at getting a second power wall, but they are still around 9,000 to buy. Is it worth spending another 9K on a battery on the side of my house or 13.5K on a second EV which I can use to take the kids to school and then use as a supplemental battery at night when the sun has gone down. Seems like a no brainer to me. Just to add, the Nissan is not by any stretch of imagination a dynamic car, it has the charisma of a milk float, but its a decent size, very quiet, cheap to maintain and buy. for that reason I will be spending my own money on it rather than buying something else. I will be replacing my lease car with a Tesla model 3, which I will probably also buy out at the end of that lease if it proves reliable. cheers for the video, I really can't believe some of the prices you showed! thanks for posting. cheers John

[@simonlloyd100]

Last month we bought a June 21 Kia Soul ex demonstrator from a Kia dealer..10k miles £21,995

[@eclecticcyclist]

As charging infrastrucure improves It makes older lower range vehicles practical for those who rarely make long journeys and frequent charging may not be too much of an inconvenience.

[@Sam-tx1tn]

Good list and you can’t include everything by but I would have added the ioniq 38kwh. Still fairly to cheap to insure and you can get a top spec for 13-14k. Like the look of the c4, hadn’t considered that.

[@jonc-1989]

I got my used Ioniq 38kWh for 18k back in Feb. Top spec Premium SE, 36k on the clock. 20 plate so plenty of warranty left. Despite doing lots of mileage it's been a fantastic car, in the Summer I was getting 200 miles of range easy, it rarely drops below 5.0 mi/kWh. Honestly the Ioniq does not get mentioned enough in these Used EV videos

[@FFVoyager]

I'd give the 38 a swerve - the 28 is a better option.

[@Sam-tx1tn]

@@FFVoyager why? Charges faster but I don’t know of any other advantage.

[@richardlphillips]

I got a 38kwh, premium spec (not SE) 17.5k miles for 14.5k and in mint condition. Pretty happy with it.

[@FFVoyager]

@@Sam-tx1tn as well as covering longer drives faster because of the charge speed, it doesn't have the issues with the 12v battery failing, the pack coolent recall (and ongoing issues from it) and the door handles don't break off - and it's even slightly more efficient. And cheaper! 😆

[@amadeuscaydas682]

Really enjoying the content and you've converted me in getting an ev car. Selling my van and looking at getting a MG ZS ev 2020 exclusive. It's up for sale for £11,990, just over 36,500 miles. Full MG services. Would you say that's a fair price? Also, in your experience it says the range is 163 miles. Which we all know isn't the case. My daily commute to work is around 80-90 motorway miles. Would it be a daily anxious drive back home everyday? £12k is my max budget and need a car that'll hold my tools and a roof rack so I can carry a ladder (if I need it). Would appreciate your opinion, greatly

[@kOubrecht]

Speaking of Teslas, it seems like you can buy cheaper tesla model 3 straight from the inventory of Tesla than from the autotrader, I saw one under 20k which is quite unheard of in other car brands.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

No you can’t.

[@megaady36]

Two and a half year old ID3,s with 20k miles and latest software for 20 to 22k. In the real world the interiors are fine, it's spacious and good to drive. Also a useful size hatchback in a world full of SUV's and Teslas. Good list and shows EV's have finally come down in price enough to be a realistic choice if they suit your lifestyle.

[@sie4431]

Wow, that Honda e is a great price. It's a car I would love to own and I think it'd be more popular if not for it's high retail price (£37k now). >£30k brand new and it'd be a lot more popular, for £16k it's a steal for someone who isn't going to be doing long journeys. If only I had £16k spare.

[@4wheelsgood]

Hi, great and hugely helpful video. My ZE50 Zoe goes back in March. In your opinion is the Mii a better car than the Zoe ZE50?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Depends what you need.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Depends what you need.

[@ChaimLoecher]

Good video... we are all looking at these new EV's, but truly, the best ones to have are in the used market- (❤ Enyaq)

[@michalerban3120]

And what about the VW ID.3 Pure? The very basic one? Is it reliable? I quite like that it's built as an EV from the ground up with RWD. I just don't like touch buttons.

[@SDK2006b]

Nice list ⚡️👍🏻

[@stevenbarton2398]

Electric MG ZS or MG5 e.g. I have just brought a 2021 one owner 13,000 miles MG ZS with black pack and panoramic roof for £16K

[@barrymurton8988]

Good to see what’s out there now than when I got my e2008 last May!

[@80y3r9]

What's the insurance like on that xc40? Assume it'd be a minimum of £3k, it's just too fast, if rather have Volvo limit acceleration and reduce the quote

[@MrAdopado]

That's not how insurance premiums work. The high premiums are not simply related to the speed.

[@richmaniow]

It's remarkable how much EV's depreciate in such a short space of time, prices could fall even further in 2024 as there are several new EV models being launched with prices in the low £20k range.

[@mikadavies660]

Recently saw another list by Definitely Not a Guru. Without doubt second-hand EVs are a great buy.... Ex lease cars will hopefully keep prices low for a while.

[@FFVoyager]

Don't count on it. As the asking prices fall, demand will increase. All it needs is some external factor to stimulate demand and the 'bargains' will evaporate.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@FFVoyager And as demand increases, prices will nudge up again... Unavoidable really.

[@FFVoyager]

@@Brian-om2hh yep. It's a good time to buy a used EV at the moment.

[@mikadavies660]

@FFVoyager So... I will simply lease again as with that I get the latest technology with very small monthly payments. Either way I'm optimistic not pessimistic.

[@FFVoyager]

@@mikadavies660 you can always rent if you can't afford to buy a car.

[@keithbrown339]

Good to hear your opinions . Would love to what features you need on an EV . For me heated seats for instance.

[@maxlyte1190]

Hyundai EV Ioniq has seat cooling too. Brilliant when the cars been in the sun in summer. No hot back on a long July drive. Will be hard to leave this behind at lease end.

[@keithbrown339]

That's good information

[@jethrogauld7437]

Only addition I would make is the Hyundai Ioniq 28kwh and 38kwh but otherwise a great list.

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

At 5:40 DC charging seems to be an option on the Zoë ZE50, not standard. 😱 How do you know if a Zoë has the DC option, other than looking at a picture of the charging port? 🤔

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It says rapid usually on the advert. It wasn’t standard on any trim at launch.

[@georgedodsworth7649]

Iam looking for a cheap electric car under £5000 any recommendations NE area

[@philiprussell3338]

A good revue of reasonably priced used EV's, but it is a great shame you do not mention the extreme difference in insurance costs for similar sized models. Try looking at insurance costs of say, Zoe, Up and Honda E models.

[@mikecawdron2103]

What are your thoughts on the Mercedes EQC?

[@tonyt7402]

@EVM, how about a video with the whiteboard and man maths to see how many years it would take for one of these £15K cars to pay for itself using home charging rates V petrol/diesel?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

The used prices are very similar right now so there isn’t really a payback period.

[@tonyt7402]

I was more thinking about how long it would take to pay for one of these cars, say as a second commuter car, just on the fuel savings alone. My man maths says 10 years to buy an EV outright on the fuel savings alone. Have you got any different numbers? @@ElectricVehicleMan

[@mikadavies660]

Great list, but still couldn't look at the Jag. So many issues and even if the dealer is fixing it for free.... they take months to fix as there is issues with parts

[@Brian-om2hh]

Not many will look at the iPace these days. Now a little outdated, and too big for most....

[@mikadavies660]

@Brian-om2hh Plus, it isn't a Jag but a sub-contracted model. So parts will always be a nightmare to get.

[@justice4g]

still no 2nd hand market in Australia, not much besides the Nissan Leaf cheaper than a new MG EV

[@denyswoodroffe490]

Who are you to make any recommendations???

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@denyswoodroffe490 eh?

[@CarComparos]

6-minutes in and all I see is a Renault Zoe

[@AdamAugustPhoto]

I'm keen on the niro for efficiency, but the boot space is just to small for my situation. Currently keeping my eye out for a decent spec Enyaq. Hoping more will come onto the market in the new year.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There should be a few decent used Enyaq's coming to the market over the next 18 Months or so. As a current Skoda owner I keep getting mailshots about new upcoming models etc, and they have some new EV's in the pipeline... One in particular looks a stunner. An SUV, possibly around Yeti sized...... Elroq or similar (from memory) The Enyaq is a *big* car. The one I sat in felt too big for me personally.... Beautiful inside though, and high quality with it. Quite Audi-like inside.

[@AdamAugustPhoto]

@@Brian-om2hh Interesting. The big space is what I need as I regularly have to lug big equipment around with me for work. There's a couple of iv80s that I've got my eye on, but they're at the top end of my budget. Plenty of 60s around that I could go for but I think I'll end up holding out for the bigger battery.

[@TheAdamRBell]

The Niro boot has 3 levels. We ran ours with the 2nd level removed permanently. More than enough room for 2 young kids and accompanying paraphernalia. On a handful of occasions (driving to the airport or UK holiday) we had the 3rd level out. In that config you can get a double pram, 2 hold suitcases, 2 carry on bags plus coats, a couple of soft bags, shoes etc. Basically if you're comfortable with a Philips screwdriver it might actually work for you 🤓😀 EDIT: just saw your reply. If its length you need not depth then the above trick won't help 🫣

[@AdamAugustPhoto]

@@TheAdamRBell yeah it's more length and width that I need for my equipment. I've actually got a mate with an ICE one, so just for sanity's sake he's going to come round and we're going to try loading his up with my equipment. Doubt it will fit, but at least I'll know for sure one way or the other.

[@stevecraft00]

I discovered the mokka-e second hand is now incredibly cheap! £16k even for a 1 year old car with 8k on the clock. I genuinely worry about the further depreciation of these cars though and it's the one thing putting me off buying one - why have they lost so much value, nearly half in one year - and how much more value will they lose over a 4 year hire purchase deal?

[@my2cents795]

I think the Kia e-soul deserved an honorable mention at least. It's another sister to the kona and niro with a much sleeker look. I'm torn between it and the kona. Kona is more efficient but looks a bit bland imo.

[@MrGMawson2438]

Almost afternoon 😀

[@robinrdale8318]

With what’s just been said at the last COP meeting EV prices are going to drop massively in the next few months . Skoda enyaq under 16k defo on the lookout now

[@sie4431]

Can you expand on that?

[@simonreeves2017]

Hi EVM, I’m confused. You have solar PV and battery storage, but you’re using a gas hob - really? This makes no sense to me. Is there a reason? Surely an induction hob would pay for itself quite quickly?

[@davideyres955]

Maybe but it’s more about standing charge rather than used unit rate I suspect. It would be interesting to see the figures.

[@davideyres955]

Maybe but it’s more about standing charge rather than used unit rate I suspect. It would be interesting to see the figures.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

When we get the kitchen done we will.

[@StartledPancake]

The much unloved, but as good as any EV on the market, Kia E-Soul is well worth looking at. Same car as the Niro or Kona, just cheaper.

[@luc_libv_verhaegen]

What's up with the UK EV market that used cars are this cheap? The cheapest 2020 niro here in germany is close to 29k EUR.

[@EwanM11]

Not sure, but the UK is quite sceptical towards EVs, green technology, net zero, etc.

[@C.W.]

Really appreciate these. One small ask on the screenshots if that's ok - please include the mileage if possible? It's on some but not others.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

They were all low or reasonable. Nothing high mileage.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Is it a year since the last time you did this video? Much more choice now :)

[@martinturtak4901]

Great video only shame u have not mentioned more budget friendly cars.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Like the Zoe at the start you mean?

[@jontallon73]

id3 is dirt cheap and if it's running 3.2 or newer it's a great car, if not it's a pain in the arse.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

As you say at the end of the video the Tesla charging network is part of the car package which puts it streets ahead of anything else….unless you only intend to charge at home

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

Would have agreed with you a few years back. Tesla with the charging network were streets ahead. Now their charging network is starting to open up to every EV owner with a CCS plug, it will only be a few years before they all are. On top of that the other networks are expanding. Gridserve is on a massive expansion program for example. Recently I completed a 1700 mile trip around the UK in my Polestar, no issues charging at all, using mainly Ionity charging stations but also an Instavolt, Gridserve and a Tesla super charger.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

@@MrDAVIDATKIN even if Tesla opens up every charger the price to non Tesla users will be higher. Using gridserve means price parity with diesel costs again no advantage apart from no emissions. Essentially the choice right now and in the immediate future is to have a Tesla

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

@@stevenbarrett7648 You assume Tesla owners are the only one getting cheap charging. Many cars come with charging deals these days or if not then you can get your own deal. Polestar owners have a deal through Ionity where we get cheap charging at 35p kWh. Most of my charging is done at home at 9p but about 25% is done at Ionity at 35p, making my cost about 5p a mile over the year.

[@GotoHere]

In the US vs UK big differences. Weather and distance. Try to drive an EV across 2 states in a winter storm running out of battery, you are putting your life at risk. Stranded in freezing cold weather, that could kill you in 30 minutes.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

An EV can run its heater for longer than a petrol car.

[@tryhardfpv5351]

No MG5s available?

[@user-xj2yz8dw8u]

I’d put a BMWi3 Rex on there, great first EV, no range issues despite 100M range thanks to generator. We run an i3 and a Kona.

[@ljb9983]

I read it is about the least reliable car of any sort out there

[@chriss4949]

Not a real ev

[@jonathantaylor1998]

@@ljb9983 mine's done over 50,000 miles and absolutely nothing has gone wrong. Don't believe all the 'alarmist' rhetoric... 👍

[@jonathantaylor1998]

@@chriss4949 technically true... But, with a 110-150 mile EV-only range, it can be driven as a 'pure' EV, just with the benefit of that "get-out-of-jail-free-card" Rex engine to drive away from busy / faulty public charge points...

[@ljb9983]

@@jonathantaylor1998 i got one used from Arnold Clark and then saw I was 6th owner despite low milage. After 10 days a warning sign not to drive came up and luckily I managed to swap for a Leaf which has much less chance of leaving me stranded apparently.

[@darrendavies1208]

I went to view that Mii in Car Giant. A lot of people don't care about this, but quite a bit of cosmetic damage, badly scuffed alloy, missing cables, no tyre repair kit. No service history so warranty may well be void? I did check with Seat, and it had not been serviced at any franchised dealership. No V5 so would have to wait up to 8 weeks till they would release the car. I didn't buy it.

[@sergigorchs7329]

I' d put the e-golf. As good as rge mii, but bigger and more premium.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

And a fair bit more £££

[@sergigorchs7329]

@@ElectricVehicleMan yes. I guess it goes along with the premium :-)

[@matchew321]

@@ElectricVehicleManI got my e-Golf for £13k, I can get 5.2kwph in summer so anther very efficient EV.

[@michaelgoode9555]

I'd add in the bigger battery e-Golf and the original Hyundai Ioniq in either battery size. Both excellent on efficiency. Not such a used bargain but we love ours, an VW ID.3. I get that it's a bit of a marmite car for many but the criticism it received from largely ignorant testers imo was not justified. We'll be keeping ours which we bought used in March 2023 for many years. 200 miles at this time of year and we saw over 300 miles during the summer from a 58kWh usable battery and no heat pump. More than enough for our usual needs and we will be travelling from Warwickshire to Orkney for our holidays next summer.

[@johngreen2435]

i still dont get if these cars are so good for saving you fuel bills etc why do they lose so much money .. shouldn't they be keeping there value better

[@mehrdadzand386]

"There is a recent conspiracy suggesting that various overseeing authorities appear uninterested in intervening and are consequently allowing insurance companies demanding outrageous premiums for electric cars without any apparent justification. This should be a matter of concern for the relevant authorities, especially considering that car insurance is compulsory, and the importance of a cleaner environment cannot be overstated. It is plausible that this conspiracy is being financed by oil companies leveraging their vast resources."

[@fusiliers1]

I dont have a charging at my home address And i will always have to park my car 2-3 road away from my home So unless i can buy a cable upto 300 metres long then i will buy an electric car

[@michaelgoode9555]

Nice to know that you will buy an electric car in spite of not being able to park at home. When we got ours we were relying on kerbside chargers in our local town centre. It was fine but luckily for us the local council has permitted "across the pavement" cables with appropriate covers. Even without this it was still worth having the EV for our needs.

[@dan123collins]

I sold my Standard MG4 just in the nick of time several weeks ago, got £19.5k for it. Just too many build quality issues and software problems for my liking. LKA is downright dangerous too.

[@aljosacar5473]

here where i live they are two to three times more expensive 😮‍💨

[@josipmatic4732]

I exepcted more Tesla's :)

[@lesliecarter4295]

Wait for another 6 months and they will be a lot cheaper!

[@jonwragg3822]

You said that 6 months ago 😂

[@lesliecarter4295]

@@jonwragg3822 I was right 😂👍

[@christinerobottom9444]

Not everything on the kia is warranted 7 yrs including door rubbers dropping off.

[@Chappers.Gaming]

im young id get laughed at if i had a zoe as my friends say its a weird name and a girly car haha i like it but wouldn't drive it

[@OverlandExpedition]

Who in their right mind would buy a new EV. Any perceived saving would be wiped out by depreciation.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Like a car then.

[@OverlandExpedition]

@@ElectricVehicleManCome on there is no comparison between the depreciation of an EV compared to 95% ICE cars.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@OverlandExpedition Kind of is! No one’s paying list price so these figures are meaningless.

[@OverlandExpedition]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I will say the second hand car market is disfunction right now. Without naming dealers I have family/friends who work for the largest uk dealership in the uk. They are selling very little right now and they are only surviving on secondhand car sales. They are worried for the future as they now need to sell 20% electric. They just cannot sell that amount of electric cars as the reality is no one wants them. We had the early adopters and companies propping these figures up. Now ex-lease cars a piling up in fields as they cannot flood the market with 3 year old EV’s as they did not anticipate the depreciation in their calculations. So something had to break next year, should be an interesting year. They predict a dire year next year as it’s a Mexican stand off between the buyers and EV’s.

[@SDK2006b]

I’ve got a new BMW iX delivery next week ⚡️👍🏻 New EV sales have increased month on month and are the fastest growing sector of the car industry. Be interesting to see the sales data for November due out soon.

[@keithbrown339]

Thanks EV genius (😂) Just bought my first EV fully loaded EC4 18 mouths old some idiot has just lost 18k on this car. 1000 per mouth . All checked out on V check Probably only ever be charged at home.

[@davidsworld5837]

hello fresh is easy to duplicate with real supermarket food for less. when full price you are looking more to £13 plus a meal for 4. and extra if you want steak. teaching your child to cook can not be that hard for simple to make meals. I am sure she is smart enough to do more than as 6 step at most recipe why NO Taycan in this list. oh yes it is a pile of rubbish since its only owned by Barbie girls like Lee... hehehehe

[@JanTetzlaff]

no bmw i3? sadface! more range than a honda e and as chuckable!!

[@user-bv7mk2xd2b]

I wouldn’t buy anything but a Tesla

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'd buy anything *but* a Tesla.. In fact that's what I did...

[@user-bv7mk2xd2b]

@@Brian-om2hh I’m sorry

[@Malpriorvids]

The only way to get used cars on the market is for someone to buy it new in the first place. Can we have a round of applause for the people who have vast amounts of money to throw away? EV depreciation is MASSIVE! To work financially over an ICE vehicle you’d need to be covering over 200,000 miles per year, always charge at home, and still have a cheap rate electricity tariff.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

That assumes the paid list price. And they weren’t leased.

[@Malpriorvids]

@@ElectricVehicleMan leased? Not taking into account child labour and the actual destruction of parts of the planet, you need to keep an EV for 8 years before it breaks even with regards to helping the planet. Aren’t leases 3 years normally? If so, then everyone leasing an EV is adding 5 years worth of deficit to their footprint that someone else has to take on in the future.

[@EwanM11]

I think consideration needs to be given to how much of the EV depreciation has been caused by Tesla slashing new car prices by 20% before any other considerations. That's unlikely to happen again. Anyone buying a new Tesla, or any other EV where the manufacturer has matched the price cuts, is unlikely to have such severe depreciation.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@Malpriorvids Child labour. You mean cobalt that most new EVs don’t use anymore or deliberately source from other countries? Or do you mean cobalt that’s used in all your portable devices and is also used in oil refining for ICE cars? At least be creative!

[@Malpriorvids]

@@EwanM11 the EV Vauxhall Corsa cost 13 grand more than the equivalent ICE car. That’s 85,000 miles of petrol before taking into account the cost of charging, which could take the mileage above 120k depending on where you charge. An EV is all well and good if you’re rich and don’t mind spending a thousand times more refuelling. Personally I work hard enough without wasting all that time waiting.

[@markstarmer3677]

Christ, the amount of depreciation on EV’s who in their right mind would consider buying into this crap. Cardigan wearing greens.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

They’re used cars! Depreciation bulk has already happened! 😄🤦‍♂️

[@jonshadow4052]

Used EVs used batteries not as good as new,and about £25000 for new batteries.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Ok then. 😄