Electric Vehicles: Choice, Change, and Charging Ahead!
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In this blog, we delve into the distinctive features of dedicated used EV dealerships, shedding light on their crucial role in shaping the future of the automotive market. Green Wave Electric Vehicles and EcoAuto stand out as trailblazers in this shift towards a greener future: both dealerships are unique in that they only sell used EVs.Jesse Lore from Green Wave Electric Vehicles and Jeff Mann from EcoAuto provide valuable insights into the financial considerations, customer preferences, and essential advice for those contemplating the switch to a used electric vehicle. As we explain in our pre-owned EVs webpage, used EVs have fewer maintenance issues than used gas-powered cars, reduce your carbon footprint, and can save you some money, too. So, if you’re in the market for an EV, consider buying a used model!
Jesse Lore: Green Wave Electric Vehicles is the first and only dedicated EV dealership serving New Hampshire and surrounding communities. Our mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of our economy by providing electric vehicle solutions to people and businesses. As a sustainable car dealership, we only sell electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, with no internal combustion engine cars or gas hybrids (hybrids that do not plug in) available on our lots. Our vision is a world in which all people who want a more sustainable vehicle can have one that fits their budget and lifestyle. Regardless of social and economic status or geographical location, everyone should have the opportunity to experience improved air quality, reduced operating costs, a smaller carbon footprint, decreased maintenance requirements, and enhanced performance.
Jeff Mann: Eco Auto is a premier used EV dealership franchise headquartered in Tewksbury, MA with a sensible expansion plan in New England and beyond. We are excited about the partnership with CENNTRO Automotive as the company's leading EV technologies in the commercial space expand on Eco Auto's product offerings to a wider selection of customers aligning perfectly with our mission of lowering the barriers to entry for EVs. (A note from Green Energy Consumers: CENNTRO produces vehicles that Eco Auto will sell throughout New England.)
Jesse Lore: As a dealership, we are committed to only selling electric vehicles. Through our commitment to sustainability, we also plant 100 trees in the name of all purchasers at no cost to them, in partnership with OneTreePlanted. We deliver Transportation Impact Reports to customers educating them on the benefits of electrification, both financial and environmental. We commit to the concept of a circular economy. Therefore, we only sell used vehicles looking to enhance the product's life cycle and connect people with incredible cars. We are also members of Clean Energy New Hampshire and New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility.
Jeff Mann: As Electric Vehicles become more widely adopted, Eco Auto is positioning itself as a market leader in the space. We provide our customers with a high level of in-depth knowledge about the products they are interested in, are able to answer the questions they have that other dealers don't necessarily have answers to, and through our non-traditional commission-free sales approach we empower customers to be in charge of their buying experience.
Jesse Lore: There is downward pressure on prices for EVs to meet the $25k limit for the Used Clean Vehicle Credit. Particularly in the used EV market, buyers should consider opting for slightly older or higher-mileage cars to capitalize on these savings. This category primarily includes models like the Chevy Bolt, Chevy Volt, and Nissan LEAF, but it’s possible that other vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, among others, may join this category next year, albeit with potentially more miles on the odometer.
Jeff Mann: Here are the most important financial aspects when buying a used EV:
Jesse Lore: As vehicle technology and range continues to improve, some purchasers are wary of buying a new EV, with fears that emerging technology will cause depreciation in current models. We see that this has happened with first and second-generation EVs - the cars with 60-150 miles of range - because a vehicle with that little range does not fit the lifestyle of most purchasers in the Northeast. However, third-generation EVs - with a range from 200-300 miles - are a different story. Very few people need a range of more than 200 miles for the vast majority of their driving.
Jeff Mann: The most important aspects consumers consider when looking for an EV are range, access to charging, battery health, battery warranties, and overall cost/monthly payment.
Jesse Lore: Buying a car is always a big purchase decision, and buying a new type of car - an EV - can make it even more nerve-wracking. Here are a couple of things that are important to consider:
Jeff Mann:
We thank Jesse Lore from Green Wave Electric Vehicles and Jeff Mann from EcoAuto for answering our questions. If you’re interested in getting a used EV, we have a helpful tool on our website that provides general information on different used EV models, such as range, average cost, and available seats. Once you’re done on our website, be sure to hop on over to Green Wave’s website and EcoAuto’s website to see what’s available. Don’t forget to check out federal and state rebates on our incentives page to see all the ways you can save on a used EV. Currently, the federal government will provide up to $4,000 on certain used EVs if all requirements are met. Additionally, Massachusetts offers $3,500 towards used EVs and Rhode Island provides $1,500 if all requirements are satisfied. We wish you the best on your used EV buying journey!
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