Best used electric cars revealed – from BMW to Tesla
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.
Handily, the experts at have put together a list of the best used electric models you can buy in the UK right now.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Mk1)
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.
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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
The electric motor produces 170 hp (125 kW) with a torque immediately applied at full power.
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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
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
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.
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This comes after a car expert revealed the most affordable electric cars on the market.