CAR experts have revealed the best-used electric cars that won’t break the bank.
Battery electric vehicles are often more expensive than petrol or diesel cars, but buying a used EV can help you save thousands of pounds.
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Handily, the experts at Auto Express have put together a list of the best used electric models you can buy in the UK right now.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Mk1)
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The experts say: “It hasn’t grabbed the headlines like the brand’s brilliant Ioniq 5, but the family-friendly hatch can travel the best part of 200 miles on a charge and costs as little as £20,000, undercutting Hyundai’s less practical Kona by thousands.”
Almost all versions will still be covered by at least a couple of years of the brand’s five-year warranty.
It’s a family-friendly choice, too, with five-door versatility and room for five adults in a pinch.
Tesla Model S (Mk1)
You can now get an early Model S for less than £30,000.
That may sound like a lot, but even basic editions have sports car-rivalling pace and a range of at least 250 miles.
According to the experts, the interior is spacious and brimming with tech, plus there’s a seven-seat option and you get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.
BMW i3
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The electric motor produces 170 hp (125 kW) with a torque immediately applied at full power.
The experts say: “For starters, it’s good to drive, costs buttons to run and has a beautifully finished interior that’s packed with tech.
“What’s more, i3 owners tend to be enthusiasts who cherish their cars.”
Volkswagen e-Golf
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The e-Golf’s theoretical range has risen from a miserly 119 miles to an altogether more promising 186 miles.
The Volkswagen e-Golf is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 9.6 seconds and it has a top speed of 93mph.
The expert commented: “Manufacturers have taken one of two approaches when pitching their new EVs.
“Some have chosen to go radical – to produce something that looks and feels like nothing else, in order to sell the technology in a new and exciting light.
“Some brands choose to offer buyers something that seems familiar, in order to reassure buyers that even though the fuel comes from a plug rather than a pump, it’ll still slip into everyday life. VW has gone for the latter – it doesn’t want to alienate customers new to electrification.”
Nissan Leaf
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The Nissan Leaf is the best way to get into an electric car with a very limited budget.
According to the experts at Auto Express, the second-generation Leaf’s battery range should prove more than enough for the daily commute, and it’s great for city dwellers with access to a charge point.
This comes after a car expert revealed the most affordable electric cars on the market.
Plus, the cheapest electric cars with the longest ranges have been revealed and there are 10 to choose from under £40,000.
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