Best used EVs for £18000 or less

[jimbo116]

Any suggestions for best value used EVs and where to look would be appreciated.

[dmsims]

Not much info to go on!

Ioniq
Zoe
Leaf
MG ZS EV
i3

[barryrs]

Isn’t that close to MG ZS list price?

I have no personal experience but I think there is a topic on here with positive feedback.

[LeoSayer]

Look on autotrader and filter on Fuel Type = Electric.

There's not huge choice - mainly Renault Zoes and Nissan Leafs.

Personally, I'd want a Kia Soul or Niro with their long range, 280 miles. But used they start at 28k.

Edited by LeoSayer on Saturday 15th May 09:44

[jimbo116]

Thanks Everyone for your replies. I may need to hold on for a while and hope that I can pick up a used MG 5 for what I am wanting to pay. I have a good diesel car at the moment so there is no urgency. I just feel that I should do what I can for the environment.

[Momentofmadness]

jimbo116 said:

Thanks Everyone for your replies. I may need to hold on for a while and hope that I can pick up a used MG 5 for what I am wanting to pay. I have a good diesel car at the moment so there is no urgency. I just feel that I should do what I can for the environment.

As above, great deals on the MG - lots with delivery miles for your budget.

e.g. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101097...

[ZX10R NIN]

jimbo116 said:

Thanks Everyone for your replies. I may need to hold on for a while and hope that I can pick up a used MG 5 for what I am wanting to pay. I have a good diesel car at the moment so there is no urgency. I just feel that I should do what I can for the environment.

If you want to do your bit for the environment you'll keep your present car for as long as possible.

[ZX10R NIN]

Mercedes B Class

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104302...

Ioniq

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...

MG ZS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102108...

Golf

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104121...

Leaf

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102108...

[anonymous-user]

I'd suggest researching the carbon footprint of manufacturing electric cars (as of today) if the environment is your main concern.

[dmsims]

RaymondVanDerDon said:

I'd suggest researching the carbon footprint of manufacturing electric cars (as of today) if the environment is your main concern.

I'd suggest researching the harm that diesel emission do first.

[jimbo116]

Thanks everyone but I'm sorry that I seem to have caused some friction between members which I do not want to do. I will take the advice and do some more research. If my current car is no more harmful than an ev I will keep it.

[anonymous-user]

There's no friction. It's just an exchange of opinions.

dmsims said:

I'd suggest researching the harm that diesel emission do first.

I'm talking about the overall carbon footprint, including manufacture and electricity source - using current technologies (which will obviously improve over time). The studies on this to date give conflicting conclusions, so it's worth looking into if it's a key factor in your choice of car.

[jimbo116]

ZX10R NIN said:

Mercedes B Class

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104302...

Ioniq

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...

MG ZS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102108...

Golf

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104121...

Leaf

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102108...

Thanks so much for all your effort in sending this.

[ZX10R NIN]

dmsims said:

I'd suggest researching the harm that diesel emission do first.

I'd suggest seeing what harm gas emissions do to the environment.

Also the OP might have been going for a petrol (which still hurts the environment but overall is the most friendly at the moment.

[Wagonwheel555]

The limited options in the used EV market is what is causing plenty not to venture in that direction yet.

We tend to spend £15k-20k on a used car which is 2-4 years old and run it for 3-4 more years before selling/trading in for something newer.

Being a car enthusiast, what am I going to get which had decent power (< sub 7 seconds to 60), gives me 400-500 miles of range without worrying about outside temperatures and has enough cabin/boot space for 2 kids with their associated klobber and a Dog in the boot for £15-20k?

Until that becomes a reality, we don't have £40k+ to spend on one of the premium EV's so its going to be ICE until used prices come down.