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How to Buy a Used EV Safely: Meeting, Paying and Checking the Paperwork
Meet in person, check the paperwork yourself and never pay before you have seen the car. Here is the full list, plus the scams to watch for.
Used EVs Are Selling Fast Now. The Resale Myth Is Fading.
Used EVs now sell about as fast as gas cars in the US, and some models move in two weeks. What changed in 2026, and what it means for buyers and sellers
Harvard Says 38% of New US Cars Will Be Electric by 2030. No Tax Credit Required.
A new Harvard study says EVs will reach 38% of US new-car sales by 2030 even without the $7,500 federal tax credit. Charging and price matter more than subsidies.
What It Costs to Charge an EV vs Fill Up a Gas Car
One simple formula, one worked example with real US averages, and the honest answer: it depends on where and when you charge.
Recalls and Software Updates on a Used EV: How to Check
How to check a used EV's VIN for open recalls, why some fixes arrive over the air, what an open recall means in a private sale, and how to get it fixed free.
The First-Time Used EV Buyer's Checklist: What to Check Before You Pay
Buying your first used EV? Here is what to check before any money changes hands, from battery health and charging to title, recalls and tires.
Public EV Charging in the US: NACS, CCS and the Plug Soup
Level 2 vs DC fast, J1772 vs CCS1 vs NACS vs CHAdeMO, and what the switch to Tesla-style plugs means if you're buying a used EV.