Hi everyone,
I'm in the market for a used EV in the USA. My family needs a second car, and we've been driving a 2017 LEAF for several years now. We like it quite a bit, but it has limitations when compared to other EVs (40 kWh capacity and CHAdeMO charge port). Does anyone have any suggestions? We'd like something with more range, a NACS charge port, and under $25K. Does such a thing exist? Is there a good website that can help me narrow down options?
Thank you!
13 Comments
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 6 pts · 1y
If you really want NACS under $25k you’re stuck with used Tesla. Otherwise, an adapter.
Dogyote@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 1y
Okay good to know. I guess I'll get an adapter in that case.
entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 1y
I have a 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric I got used this past December for under $20K. It had been a corporate lease and only had 30k miles on it. 64KWh battery, over 250 mile range. It's comfy.
Dogyote@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 1y
Awesome, thanks! I'll look for something similar.
chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
I looked for ChaDeMO adapters a bit back and was told at the time it was impossible. Has that changed?
Edit I'm seeing some 2k-3k adapters on Amazon with no reviews... I'll research again but iirc this is very difficult to do since there's some way communication that is very hard to convert.
Dogyote@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 1y
Apparently it has, but I'm not sure how reliable it is: https://a2zevshop.com/products/ccs1-to-chademo?gad_source=1&variant=43661439533256
chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 1y
Oof, $1000 almost.. might be worth it though
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 1y
To be clear: a different car with CCS and an adapter for NACS. Between the charger and the battery, OP should get out of the leaf asap.
chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
Ah, yeah that makes much more sense
carl_dungeon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Not EV specific, but I’ve used CarGurus.com several times and liked the experience. It finds specific vehicles in your area at different dealers and tells you if it’s a good or bad deal.
Dogyote@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 1y
I'll check that out, thanks!
Zonefive@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
I’ve seen Recharged mentioned on a few EV related YouTube channels I follow. Hopefully it’s helpful.
Blaster_M@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Also Carvana if you want to have them deliver the car to you.