How to get the best second-hand electric car for your budget in 2023 | Electric vehicles

With about 150,000 electric vehicles (EVs) now on Australian roads, a healthy second-hand market is developing.

There are now thousands of used cars from dozens of brands available to buyers who can’t afford a new electric car – or don’t want to bear the initial depreciation hit.

While new EVs start from about $40,000, used EVs are available for close to $10,000, although the bulk of the action is between $30,000 and $70,000.

Here’s what you need to know before purchasing a…