I’m a car expert – here’s the best used electric cars you can buy for under £10,000
A CAR expert has revealed the best used electric cars that you can buy for under £10,000.
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, car experts at Parkers have come up with a list of electric cars that won’t break the bank.
Renault Zoe (2012-present)
Parkers say: “The Renault Zoe has long been a popular choice for those wanting an affordable and capable small electric car.”
“The Zoe is also practical, pleasant to drive, and sensibly equipped.”
According to Renault, the model has a battery range of 239 miles, which should be fine most people’s everyday needs.
Kia Soul EV (2014-2019)
Parkers commented: “The distinctive Kia Soul is often overlooked in the used electric car marketplace.
“It’s a good buy if you can find one, though, offering a range of up to 132 miles.”
And it comes with plenty of kit, including climate control, heated seats, cruise control, solar glass, a heat pump, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2020)
The car experts claim that a Volkswagen Golf is always a pretty good shout when it comes to car recommendations, and similarly so if you’re looking at used electric cars.
They say: “The VW e-Golf is just like the conventional Golf, but it’s electric – so as well as being smooth and quiet, it’s also familiar, straightforward, and easy to live with.”
The battery of the Volkswagen e-Golf has a total capacity of 35.8 kWh – and a range of about 115 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery.
Nissan Leaf (2011-2018)
Nissan is already on its second generation of bespoke electric cars when many other carmakers have only just launched their first, so you should be able to find one for less than £10k.
The battery of the Nissan Leaf has a total capacity of 40 kWh, and an estimated range of about 145 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery.
BMW i3
When it was launched in 2013, the BMW i3 was an innovative breath of fresh air in the electric car industry.
The experts say: “The inside is a particular delight, but performance is great too, especially from the 2017-onwards i3S model.
“Range varies, with the earliest cars managing only 120 miles per charge on their best day. But it still looks ultra-modern now, and as long as it’s been treated well, the electric version should prove reliable.”
BMW claims a range depending on options and equipment, of between 177 and 193 miles for both i3 versions.
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