What should I check before buying a used electric car?

Battery condition has a bigger effect on usable range than the odometer alone. Ask for available battery-health information and compare the displayed range with age, temperature and recent use rather than treating one dashboard figure as definitive.

Confirm the car's AC and DC charging capability, connector type and maximum charge rate because two versions of the same model can charge very differently.

Also check the general used-car fundamentals: V5C, VIN, MOT history, finance, write-off status and manufacturer recalls.

For 'What should I check before buying a used electric car?', plan around your real charging routine rather than headline EV specifications alone. Parking access, connector type, charging speed, payment method and local charger availability can matter just as much as advertised range.