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EV Buying Advice (slrpnk.net)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

If you really want NACS under $25k you’re stuck with used Tesla. Otherwise, an adapter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Okay good to know. I guess I'll get an adapter in that case.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Awesome, thanks! I'll look for something similar.

[–] chatokun 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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 2 points 2 months ago

Oof, $1000 almost.. might be worth it though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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 1 points 2 months ago

Ah, yeah that makes much more sense

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I'll check that out, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Also Carvana if you want to have them deliver the car to you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I’ve seen Recharged mentioned on a few EV related YouTube channels I follow. Hopefully it’s helpful.