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title: "Buying a used EV? What you should know about batteries, warranties, and more"
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description: "The rising gas prices are driving consumers towards affordable used electric vehicles (EVs), particularly off-lease options. However, first-time EV buyers have concerns regarding battery longevity, warranties, and ownership experiences. Misinformation in media adds to their apprehensions. It's crucial for those knowledgeable about EVs to provide accurate information to potential buyers, addressing questions about battery life and maintenance. For instance, a rideshare driver reports that their Ford Mustang Mach-E has maintained over 90% battery capacity after extensive use, showcasing the durability of EVs."
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# Buying a used EV? What you should know about batteries, warranties, and more

The price of gas is rising almost as fast as the price of new cars, pushing more shoppers toward the cheapest low-mile used options on dealer lots: off-lease EVs. But while the deals look good, first-time EV buyers still have concerns. Here’s what used EV buyers need to know about batteries, warranties, and real-world ownership.

If you’re acting as the resident EV evangelist or go-to “car guy person” that’s fielding questions about EVs for friends and neighbors, it’s important to understand that first-time EV buyers’ concerns aren’t coming out of nowhere. In addition to willful misinformation coming out of mainstream media outlets like Fox News, EV ownership whole new set of questions about longevity, repairs, and refueling that aren’t being answered by dealers.

The good news? They’ve got you, and you’ve got _Electrek_. Here’s some great, high level, and 100% factual information to share with first-time EV buyers hesitant to take the plunge.

## How long do EV batteries last?

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David Blenkle’s 2022 Mustang Mach-E; via Ford.

The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years as a full-time rideshare driver, David Blenkle’s Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going_strong_with more than 90% of its original battery capacity.

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