In the article “Used EVs Have Never Been Cheaper. But Are They a Good Deal?”, Grist reports that while prices for used electric vehicles (EVs) are remarkably low, sales might not increase significantly. The author interviewed John Helveston, an assistant professor at GW Engineering who studies consumer preferences and the demand for emerging technologies. He provided insights into how perceptions of EVs and concerns about battery life may be hindering their adoption.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “With a gas car, between age and mileage you know a lot about that car. In the EV, people have no clue,” said Helveston. Battery health, he explained, is more linked to how the car was used than its age or mileage.”
Read the full article on Grist.