The Used EV Buyer's Guide: Battery Checks, Range Tests, and Smart Deals — The Missing PPI Checklist for Used Electric Vehicles (EV Owner & Service Series) - Softcover

Book 3 of 12: EV Owner & Service Series

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Synopsis

Stop Guessing. Start Testing. Don't Buy a Used Electric Vehicle Blind.

The used electric vehicle (EV) market is exploding, but traditional pre-purchase inspections (PPI) are dangerously outdated. If you buy a used gas car, you check the transmission. If you buy a used EV, you must check the battery—and standard mechanics do not know how. The Used EV Buyer's Guide is your definitive manual to avoiding multi-thousand-dollar battery replacement disasters.

Written by industry experts, this practical guide gives you a complete, data-driven inspection protocol you can run in just 30 minutes on any used EV. Whether you are looking at a $12,000 Nissan Leaf or a $35,000 off-lease Tesla Model 3 or Mustang Mach-E, this book ensures you negotiate the absolute best deal.

Inside, you will discover:

  • The 30-Minute PPI Checklist: A step-by-step physical and digital inspection protocol for any dealership or private sale.
  • Battery State of Health (SOH) Secrets: How to use OBD-II dongles, brand apps, and dealer reports to verify true battery health.
  • Real-World Range Verification: Two quick road-test methods to prove actual range capability under real driving conditions.
  • Used EV Tax Credits and Incentives: Navigate federal IRC Section 25E tax credits to instantly claim up to $4,000 off your purchase.
  • The Price-vs-Degradation Formula: Turn battery degradation percentages into powerful, mathematically backed price negotiation leverage.

Don't fall victim to a degraded battery or an expired manufacturer warranty. Get your copy of The Used EV Buyer's Guide today and shop with absolute confidence!

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