Farid Shahidinejad responded to my Facebook request for stories about the Nissan Leaf. When Farid’s friend, an engineer who worked in the petrol industry, told him that Australia only has 24 days’ supply of petrol in reserve, he did his research and bought an electric car. His initial purchase was … [continued]
The used car market plays a crucial role in providing affordable vehicles for people, especially those who can’t afford ever-rising new car prices. While buying a new car can be a dream for many, it is often unaffordable due to the high price tag and the insane dealer markups we … [continued]
Used Tesla vehicles have dropped in price in recent months, causing many prospective buyers to consider buying one with a lower price tag and an older battery. There’s a lot to consider when looking at used Tesla vehicles, and one outlet recently looked at the downward trend to see what … [continued]
As the price tags on electric vehicles remain out of reach for many consumers, some have elected to buy used Teslas to save money. The price of a used Tesla can vary significantly, depending on which of the automaker’s four vehicles you’re looking at buying. U.S. News recently took a detailed look … [continued]
We’ve all done it — you kick the tyres, rev the engine, check the body panels, and take it for a drive. If you are really knowledgeable, you might listen for piston slap or do a compression test. But, what if the car is electric? How do you know if … [continued]
Anthony Broese van Groenou and I have had two good chats, one when he was waiting for a burger at the Australian Electric Vehicle Association Electric Vehicle expo in Cleveland last year and another when he was driving an Ioniq from Brisbane to Byron Bay. It speaks to how busy … [continued]
By David Waterworth, with suggestions from Paul Wildman It’s a long time since I have bought a second-hand car. But over the years, I have had a quite a few. In the ’70s, it was old British cars that were cheap to purchase and I had a Vauxhall Viva and … [continued]
I get into social media discussions all the time about how electric vehicles are the future, and the number one concern used to be how you will charge them. But as charging has gotten faster and available at more locations, the biggest concern has shifted to cost. Since electric vehicles … [continued]
The used car market is taking off everywhere!
If there are 50 different electric car models available this year, in two years, there will be 100 different models available.
