One of the biggest things to look for when buying a used electric car, is the range between charges. New EVs today have ranges of over 200 miles, where older cars typically run far fewer miles on a charge. Also note that not all used electric cars support Level 3 charging. Be sure to check the charge port to see if it can accommodate a DC Fast Charging plug and also check the vehicle’s state-of-charge indicator to see how many miles it can still support on a full charge. As EV batteries get older, they generally hold less of a charge which will affect your driving range.
For our list of the best 6 used electric cars under $15,000, we focused on vehicles that are both affordable and dependable everyday drivers. You’ll notice that Tesla didn’t make our list. That’s because a used Tesla Model S still goes for $30,000 USD and up, and we want to narrow our picks on great used electric vehicles that you can own for under $15,000.