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Indyfan53

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Sat Mar 21, 2026, 05:32 PM Saturday

Cheap Used EVs [View all]

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With inflation getting worse with the war in Iran, people are needing relief. This goes double for those who have to drive everywhere and pay for their own fuel.

With the average price of fuel hitting $4 a gallon and the average new car prices around $50k (America loves SUVs), why not seek cheaper alternatives?

Used electric cars could make a huge impact. When I look at Car Gurus, I often see deals on gently-used, late model EVs. From the Chevy Bolt, to the Kia Niro EV, to the Honda Prologue, you can find prices on used examples for between $10k to $25k. Many of these have battery packs capable of 250 miles or more. With fewer fluid changes, longer intervals between brake jobs, and simple motor designs capable of lasting over 200k miles, it makes financial sense.

I’m currently eying a 2025 Prologue as my next car. Out of curiosity, are you looking at a used EV as your next car?

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Cheap Used EVs [View all] Indyfan53 Saturday OP
SUV Stupid Useless Vehicle GenThePerservering Saturday #1
4WD won't save you Indyfan53 Sunday #16
Hertz was dumping them last year. They still have some for sale. mahatmakanejeeves Saturday #2
I'm looking mainly at new Disaffected Saturday #3
Check for a skid plate. Indyfan53 Saturday #4
Sounds like good (mandatory?) protection. Disaffected Saturday #10
I have a 2015 LEAF Lulu KC Saturday #5
Thought about it (in an abstract way . . . ) hatrack Saturday #6
Bought a very lightly used VW in late '24. tinrobot Saturday #7
Oh--something I learned about EVs when I was looking Lulu KC Saturday #8
That was my master plan . . . oh well. hatrack Saturday #9
I was looking around for a new car this year and looked into hybrids first. GoodRaisin Saturday #11
Gas can skunk and go bad Indyfan53 Sunday #17
Too much of America is a cash or buy here pay here market. 5k-10k or less Cheezoholic Saturday #12
First gen Chevy Bolt can go for 10k Indyfan53 Sunday #15
I was looking into the Mustang Mach-E Rally, Ioniq 5N and the AMG EQE. flvegan Saturday #13
Anyone considering used vehicles, EV, hybrid or gas, should read the latest Consumer Wonder Why Saturday #14
No money for that, and certainly no money to pay even more electric costs. I'd love an EV, too. mucholderthandirt Sunday #18
Have you seen your profile pic Indyfan53 Sunday #19
The Wall Street Journal.: Sick of High Gas Prices? EV Deals Are Everywhere Right Now mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #20
The Murdochs' WSJ promoting cheap EVs? Indyfan53 Yesterday #21
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