Which used electric car to buy for less than 10,000 euros?

Still little developed a few years ago, the volume of used electric cars continues to increase.What model of used electric car to choose for a budget of a maximum of 10,000 euros?

Today, a motorist will quickly find on the web a few thousand electric cars offered at a maximum price of 10,000 euros.During the writing of this article, we have for example counted, meeting these criteria, 2,093 offers on Le Bon Coin, 1,067 with the power station, 390 passing by ParuVendu, 1,088 from the Argus.

If the number of used electric cars is constantly increasing, the diversity of models, it does not really evolve.A bonus of 1,000 euros and a premium for converting a maximum of 5,000 euros set up to facilitate access to this market certainly have perverse effects.

Sellers are tempted to increase or freeze prices, sometimes by presenting them taking into account aid which are not however accessible to all potential buyers.

What are the most common used electric cars?

In recent years, opportunities in electric cars have been limited to the same models.These are mainly C-Zimion (Peugeot Ion, Citroën C-Zero, Mitsubishi I-Miev)), Renault Zoé, Nissan Leaf, Smart Ed, Bolloré Bluecar and its Bluesummer and Citroën E-Méhari derivatives.Much widespread, Volkswagen e-up!, As well as Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E 5 places and fluence can also find themselves at these prices.

Even more than on the classic occasion market, prices do not always take into account the year and mileage.

With models based on conceptions that are starting to date (ten years)), autonomy after recharge will most often register in a range of 75-150 km, depending on model, seniority, clock figures and meter and counteruse.

Battery rental for used electric vehicles

Even if it is not indicated in the ad, it is important to be specified immediately if a battery rental is attached to the used electric vehicle that interests you.

The Renault Z.E., Bolloré and Smart have long been marketed new with this constraint.The latter can also be perceived as a health guarantee of the pack that the manufacturer has undertaken to exchange if the capacity drops below a certain threshold.Check the rental contract well, in particular in search of a due date end.

What used electric cars to avoid?

If you are not used to electric cars and you do not want to be bored, you must avoid 3 main categories of used electric cars.What are the least reliable used electric cars?

First of all, the models embarking outdated technologies of batteries, such as lead present for a long time in the Piaggio Porter, and the Nickel-Cadmium of the old Renault Kangoo and Clio, Peugeot 106 and Partner, Citroën Ax, Saxo and Berlingo.These vehicles are too complicated to maintain today, except to really want to take the trouble.

Also to be removed from the list of possibilities renault fluence with unreliable engine and specific batteries exhausted in the manufacturer.

And above all, do not give in to the more or less attractive prices of Bolloré BlueCar and their Bluesummer and Citroën e-Méhari derivatives.Not only are they among the electric cars that are least pleasant to drive, but in addition their LMP batteries (lithium metal polymer)) must be kept at a temperature of the order of 60 ° C.Which almost requires leaving them trendy when they do not drive, with an electrical consumption which is far from negligible.

Which small, used electric car to choose?

Renault ZOE used: a very good deal

For tranquility and prospect of making a great deal: favor the used Renault Zoé.Its first asset is to use 22 kW AC chargers as much as possible, which is now almost everywhere in France.In an hour, the battery is full.The risk of being stuck because of an energy failure or having to wait a long time in front of a terminal to go home is very limited with the versatile of the diamond.

In addition, the network of concessionaires capable of maintaining a used Renault Zoé is very dense, including in rural areas.

Today, not far from half of the electric cars offered used at 10,000 euros at most are Renault Zoé.There are therefore necessarily several steps too far from your home.This abundance is a chance for buyers who can take the opportunity to lower prices.All the more if the battery is for rent.

Pas de gros défauts sur la Renault Zoé d’occasion

Now that most of its youth faults (recharging land problem, absence of a cable to recharge at home, battery rental obligation, etc..)) were eliminated, the Renault Zoé, in its copies sold over 5 years ago, is reliable, pleasant to use on a daily basis, and sufficiently equipped.

Discreet, it does not attract thieves or causes thugs.This is important if your car has to sleep on the street.

Among the other arguments that can seduce: its French origin, since manufactured in Flins-sur-Seine (78)), and a fairly active community of users.In short, the Used Renault Zoé is the easiest versatile electric car to live on a daily basis.Some of its former owners have returned to it after a more or less long passage through competition.

C-ZIMION CITADINES

Based on the Mitsubishi I-Miev, the Peugeot Ion and Citroën C-Zero are also very present today on the market for used electric cars at less than 10,000 euros.If they can appear a little outdated in the face of new features, these electric city cars do not have to be ashamed in front of a Dacia Spring.

10 years ago, they still offered the air conditioning with automatic air conditioning, fast recharging 50 kW (in Chademo)), the centralized remote-controlled locking before folder of the mirrors, 4 electric windows, diurnal lights, 2Retractable cups, the automatic adaptation of the display of the display, an electric compressor to re -inflate the tires, the steering wheel and the leather walking selector knob with stitching, etc..

With their liveliness, their ground imprint reduced to 3.48 x 1.47 m, their turning radius of 4.50 m on a very precise power steering, the large flat chest very usable once the file is in 2 parts of thefolded bench, these chips are perfect to use in town.

It will then be possible to still count on 70-90 km of autonomy in this environment.On the road, they are however sensitive to the lateral wind.Their abundance on the used electric vehicle market allows to discuss prices when they appear too high.

3 other interesting models of used electric cars at less than 10,000 euros

According to tastes and needs, there are still some interesting models that deserve to be put forward.In the category of electric city cars, we also find the Smart Fortwo Ed.They especially suffer from being too rare, therefore displayed at relatively high prices with, in addition, a battery rental to pay monthly.

Even less frequent, but not to let pass, because very effective in town and on the road: the Volkswagen e-up!.Of course, the second generation is even better equipped and is available in SEAT E-MII and Skoda Citigo IV.But to find them at less than 10,000 euros, we will have to wait a bit.

The only compact sedan accessible below this threshold, the Nissan Leaf offers space and comfort on board.4 years ago, there were only 2 in this range of prices on the right corner.There are 140 more today.Be careful, however, many are associated with Flex Battery rental formulas.It’s better for the longevity of the pack, will appreciate a lot of potential buyers.The model is not in great demand, do not hesitate to discuss the price if it seems too high in the face of competition.

What are the models of used electric vehicles arriving on the market?

Finally, with a little patience, 3 cars should soon reach the used electricity market at 10,000 euros at most.

First of all, the excellent "urban SUV" Kia Soul EV who will then present himself as the best equipped model.Its robust battery and its network of rather dynamic dealers make it both reliable and scalable.The system updates are sometimes stunning, with new amazing features, such as atmospheres (fireplace, walking in the snow, coffee terrace, rain, sea, etc..)).

If it happens a lot of this model on occasion today, it is in particular because the manufacturer continues the new models (E-Niro, and now Ev6)).An argument also valid for the Volkswagen E-Golf exceeded by the ID.3.It will present itself at less than 10,000 euros mainly as an alternative to the Zoé.Without necessarily unleashing passions.

The Smart FORFOUR, in this same price range, will mainly appear to be fans.

Try the used electric vehicle well before buying

At the heart of the good deal you can make by buying a used electric car for less than 10,000 euros: the battery.His condition must be evaluated during a long test.This is why it is recommended to favor sellers who are open to let you test the vehicle on an advanced discharge cycle.

The ideal is to have the machine when the pack was completely regenerated.Then, it's up to you to try the electric vehicle in town and on the road in your usual conditions of use.To be moderated possibly with the fact that the ecoconduite is fully imposed with the VEs put into circulation more than 6 or 7 years ago.

In your autonomy comparison, it will be necessary to take into account that the figures were often indicated according to the too optimistic standard NEDC.In addition, count a possible reduction in the range of action of the order of 15-30 % depending on age and mileage.Then it is at the cost of being adapted accordingly.

If necessary, ask a brand dealer on replacement prices of the pack, if it is not guaranteed by a rental.Also note that there are kits to test the health of batteries.

You can also find all our used electric vehicle offers on clean automobile.