{"id":1123,"date":"2022-09-27T16:32:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T16:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carbar.com.au\/blog\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2023-10-18T14:47:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T03:47:59","slug":"buying-a-used-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-used-ev","title":{"rendered":"Buying a used EV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2022, there are plenty of reasons to get into an electric vehicle<\/a> (EV). You\u2019ll save on fuel and maintenance costs (while saving the environment), and charging an EV is faster and easier than ever before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The uptake of EVs in Australia has been a slow burn compared to other countries, but driving an electric vehicle here is now far more achievable than ever before. It\u2019s expected that by the end of this year, nearly 60 different EV models will be available here in Australia to purchase from the likes of Tesla, Polestar, Audi, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Jaguar, Hyundai, Lexus, MINI, Renault, Porsche and more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westpac research shows 70% of Australians plan to own a hybrid or EV in the future<\/a> \u2013 but one of the main barriers to ownership is the high initial investment involved with electric vehicles, as well as the supply challenges facing those searching for a new EV in the current market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a used EV makes ownership cheaper and easier, but where should you start? We explore the initial costs involved with any EV as well as their depreciation and running costs compared to ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, and also offer some insight into what to look out for when buying a used EV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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