Before you sign on the dotted line for an electric vehicle, new or used, there are some things you should know so you’re not surprised by a car’s real world range.
Cold weather can substantially drop your EV’s range by as much as 25% at freezing temperatures. The newer an EV you buy, the better it’s likely to handle cold weather due to improvements in battery management technology, a good reason to assess a used EV carefully before deciding it’s a bargain.
Battery age is the main reason a used EV may not be a bargain. Electric car batteries gradually lose capacity as they’re used, not unlike every other battery-powered device you own.
Read the article at CNET.
