Buying a used electric car
Used EVs are selling in record numbers. Our model guides explain what to check – especially battery health – so you can buy with confidence.
Model guides
MG
MG4 EV
- On sale:
- 2022 onwards
- Real-world range:
- Depends on the battery – check the official figure for the exact version you're looking at.
Nissan
Leaf
- On sale:
- 2011 onwards (Mk1 2011–2017, Mk2 from 2018)
- Real-world range:
- Official WLTP range of 168 miles (40kWh) and 239 miles (62kWh e+). Older 24kWh and 30kWh cars manage much less.
Renault
Zoe
- On sale:
- 2013 to 2024
- Real-world range:
- Varies a lot by battery size – the 52kWh cars offer the most useful range.
Tesla
Model 3
- On sale:
- 2019 onwards in the UK
- Real-world range:
- A wide spread – from around 250 miles official on early Standard Range Plus cars to well over 350 miles on Long Range versions.