CarGurus, a number one automotive analysis and buying web site, not too long ago put collectively a listing of the highest 10 used EVs to purchase for 2021. They did this for individuals who need an EV however do not need to pay the upper value of a brand new one. Many EVs depreciate in value quickly and will be bought used for a a lot lower cost. Naturally, some is perhaps afraid of the battery pack going unhealthy however warranties are often provided for used automobiles, and EV battery packs tend to last a long time. 

Earlier than you go down the checklist, remember that CarGurus did not rank the checklist (or did not point out that it did). We added the driving vary based mostly on EPA estimates from the primary mannequin 12 months to the present one. Used EV costs vary rather a lot relying on mileage, age, and situation. MyEV.com is an electrical automobile market that may provide help to discover used EVs. 

From CarGurus:

Some automobiles on our checklist provide vary extenders, however we’re making our choices based mostly on worth, miles of vary, battery capability, depreciation, and practicality to guage these vehicles towards their inner combustion engine-powered counterparts. We have included two Tesla fashions, however not noted the Mannequin X and Mannequin Y as a result of there are different EVs that provide higher worth and options.

Nissan Leaf

2010 – 2017 (1st era), 2018 – Current (2nd era)

73-107 miles (1st era), 149-226 miles (2nd era)

BMW i3

2014 – Current

81-153 miles (w/o vary extender), 150-200 miles (w/ vary extender) 

Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 – Current

238 – 259 miles

Hyundai Ioniq Electrical

2017 – Current

124 – 170 miles

Volkswagen e-Golf

2015 – 2019

83 – 125 miles

Tesla Mannequin S

2012 – Current

265 – 402 miles

Tesla Mannequin 3

2017 – Current

220 – 353 miles

Ford Focus Electrical

2012 – 2018

76 – 115 miles

Kia Soul EV

2014 – 2019 (1st era), 2021 (2nd era, not obtainable within the US but)

1st era: 93-111 miles

Jaguar I-Tempo

2018 – Current

234 miles