More and more people are making the switch to electric vehicles, especially now that the government has declared all new cars sold must be alternative fuel vehicles from 2030 onwards. In 2020 there were 108,205 EVs sold in the UK, a rise of 180% on 2019. Electric cars are going mainstream, that isn’t even up for debate.

  Of course, even though the numbers are growing at a staggering rate EVs still represent a relatively small percentage of overall car sales, and there are a number of factors blocking widespread EV adoption at force right now. One of the biggest problems is the lack of charging facilities – unless you have your own private driveway or a charging dock at your place of work you are probably nervous about being able to top your battery up.get more info from buy a used car https://www.yesauto.co.uk/buy/used-cars

  You also should look for the same things you would when buying any other car second hand, don’t focus solely on the battery. Are the seats worn, do the electrics work, is there any damage to the bodywork? Most EVs are used as in-town run around cars so check the parts at risk to damage from carpark incidents, such as the lower bumpers and wheels.

  Equally off-putting for many is the price of EVs. Electric cars are undoubtedly more expensive than petrol and diesel alternatives, and although a few affordable EVs are coming through, such as the MG5, the choice is still very limited. For example, the petrol version of the new Vuxhall Mokka acosts from £20,735. To buy the electric version of the same car it will set you back £30,840 – and that’s after the government’s Plug-in Car Grant of £3,000.

  For this reason many who are ready to buy an EV but are worried about the price are looking to buy one second hand: no surprises there. But there are a few things you should be aware of before you go shopping for a used electric car.

If you have access to a charger either at home or work and only drive 100-150 miles between the times when you can charge, then an EV is a great choice of car which will undoubtedly save you money on fuel over the long run.