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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]
There is a reason used EVs appear cheap. Battery life is a huge concern.

I would never buy a used EV. If your heart is set on electric, it's better to buy new, a brand that has good reviews and whose manufacturer is previously made reliable batteries.

No used.

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I agree that there is huge concern about batteries and that fear is part of what is causing depreciation. However, in some cases (maybe all, I just don't know about all brands), it is possible to test the battery before purchase. I bought a used EV that was three years old but with only 19,000 miles. I checked its battery and its current capacity is better than the specification for the battery when the car was new. Obviously, the manufacturer was very conservative in the new capacity specification and actual capacity was originally higher than the official spec. I used another program to check for degradation and found that the battery is at 98%. Normally there is a drop-off right at the beginning and then the battery stays at the same level. As long as we don't abuse the battery, it should stay at 98% for a long time. 
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