By Ben Welham
Last updated: 31 January 2025
The best electric car is one that suits your needs - whether that's a chunky SUV or a peppy city car.
The used electric car market is one of the most popular places for first-time EV buyers because it offers an eco-friendly drive and the latest tech at a more attractive price.
Combining a lower price point with cheap running costs, there’s little else you’d need from your first – or second – electric car.
Best used electric cars to buy
Tesla Model 3
Nissan LEAF
Jaguar I-PACE
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Renault ZOE
Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Kia Niro EV
MG4 EV
Kia EV6
Polestar 2
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Best used electric cars
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Tesla Model 3
Despite being the smallest Tesla, the Model 3 is simply one of the best electric cars out there, with the Model 3 Long Range Plus variant featuring an 82kWh battery that promises to return up to 374 miles on a single charge.
Even if you go for the cheapest RWD Model 3, you can still expect around 300 miles of range and 0-62mph in just over six seconds, beating pretty much every other electric car in its price range.
It’s also a really pleasant place to be, featuring a minimalist design with that famous centre screen, vegan leather seats and the optional Tesla Autopilot system.
Read our Tesla Model 3 review
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Nissan LEAF
Since it first came to market in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has been one of the most popular and best-value electric vehicles, and it’s even more appealing on the used market.
The LEAF is an electric hatchback perfect for anyone (including families) looking to enter the world of EVs, offering excellent range, value for money and good looks.
Second-gen models (2018 onwards) with the 40kWh battery should be good for around 150 miles, which is hard to beat at the price you can pick up a used LEAF for.
Read our Nissan LEAF review
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Jaguar I-PACE
If luxury is what you’re after, then the Jaguar I-PACE is one of the best used electric cars. It combines a superb interior with the latest electric vehicle tech to create a properly pleasant place to be.
Every Jaguar I-PACE is powered by a 90kWh battery that allows it to travel up to 292 miles on a single charge.
Also, every I-PACE comes with an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty that’s transferred between owners for added peace of mind.
Read our Jaguar I-PACE review
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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Electric estate cars are far and few between but Porsche’s smart and knows what its customers want. And, since it’s a Porsche, it’s one of the best cars on the market – used, electric, or not.
A used Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a great luxury buy that’s fitted with an 83.7kWh battery that produces up to a whopping 761hp and a healthy 304 miles of range.
Plus, it’s roomy thanks to its large 446-litre boot and four- or five-seat layout.
Read our Porsche Taycan review
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Renault ZOE
The Renault ZOE is one of the best small EVs you can buy and is perfect for city dwellers because of how compact and nimble it is.
Slotting this 4,000mm long vehicle into tight parking spaces is easy and faff-free – something we love.
You can expect up to 238 miles on a single charge, and this can be charged from 0-80% in around 70 minutes using a 50kWh fast charger.
All that, plus its French charm, make it one of the best used electric cars on the market.
Read our Renault ZOE review
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Since there’s no electric Fiesta, a used Vauxhall Corsa Electric slid in as everything the little Ford would have been.
With a 54kWh battery and up to 246 miles of range, it’s perfect for most people, whether you can charge at home or not.
If you’re a fan of the ordinary petrol Corsa, then the electric one is no different, just that it runs on electricity instead of dinosaur juice.
Read our Vauxhall Corsa Electric review
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Kia Niro EV
The Kia Soul is a pioneer in the electric automotive space, coming out all the way back in 2014 alongside the Nissan LEAF to kickstart the EV revolution.
There is just one trim level available, and all models are powered by a 64.8kWh battery, so it makes picking the perfect example for you nice and simple.
The interior space is good too, with leather seats, a leather steering wheel, and a solid infotainment system with a 10-inch landscape screen.
Read our Kia Soul review
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MG4 EV
Even new, the MG4 EV is one of the biggest electric car bargains money can buy, and you’ll be blown away by the savings from picking up a used one.
Not only does it look like a spaceship and is available in bright colours but a used MG4 EV also comes with a 64kWh battery and with a range up to 323 miles on a single charge.
And if you want something with a bit more poke, there’s always a used MG4 XPOWER with 435hp.
Read our MG4 review
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Kia EV6
A used Kia EV6 is an exciting proposition. Is it a coupé? SUV? Hatchback? Frankly, it doesn’t really matter because the EV6 is a solid family car that offers a wide range of features and it looks excellent.
From a full charge, you can expect to get up to 361 miles with newer models, but even older models don’t get much less.
Plus, with a 490-litre boot, it’s got plenty of space for your bags.
Read our Kia EV6 review
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Polestar 2
If you’re after a stylish electric saloon with a minimalist Scandinavian design, a used Polestar 2 is a great pick for you.
You can travel more than 400 miles on a single charge in the ‘2’ and could even go for the sporty AWD model with the Performance Pack to unlock 476hp.
And with a 366-litre boot, it’s got a decent amount of space for all your needs.
Read our Polestar 2 review
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