The auto resale market now offers an array of EVs that can qualify for second-hand status, signaling potential resale hope for electrical fleet vehicles.
The fact that a six year old car is all but guaranteed to have a brand new battery (under the 2021-2022 recall), coupled with the bargain of a price, ensured the victory of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. 86% of used 2017 Chevy Bolts are listed at a price under $25,000.
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With 71% of the more than three million EVs on the road being model years from 2021 or earlier, and new tax incentives for owning a used EV more affordable than ever, 2023 looks like it could be the year of the used EV.
As a result,Recurrent, an EV analysis and market trends research firm, decided it was time to rate the best used electric vehicles for 2023.
Recurrent compared the most popular all-electric models against each based on cost per range mile, number in inventory, likelihood to be under $25,000, charging speed, charging network availability, average range score, seasonal variability, recurrent Report eligibility, connectivity, and annual price depreciation.
The inaugural set of honorees are:
*Best EV Overall - 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
Best used EV for around-town errands: 2020 Nissan Leaf
Best EV when you don’t want to make a statement about driving an EV: 2020 Hyundai Kona EV
Best used EV for skiing and winter weather trips: 2020 Tesla Model Y 2021
Best used EV if you care about style over budget: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Best mid-priced used EV for longer trips: 2019 Tesla Model 3
For complete ratings and information, go to Recurrent’s“Best Used EV” for 2023 Guide.
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