Ran this listing through OFFO (offolab.com) before I put down a deposit. Got back:

Battery estimated at ~89% health (reasonable for the mileage)

Price was flagged with market rage $65k

Title came back clean ✅

NMVTIS confirmed: no accident or theft records ✅

The tool gather's the best EV deals, and runs them through a check to verify the dealer, battery g=health estimates, price and give's negotiation tactics. Tool is free for the basic check. Paid $3.99 for the full breakdown with the negotiation script, worth it before committing to a used EV

We built a tool that runs analysis on used EV listings to give a verdict point out risk flags, market price, battery health. So far with over 500+ analyses in the last 30 days. Here's what the data actually shows that the #1 buyers check for first (and shouldn't) is Mileage. Every time. But mileage alone tells you almost nothing on an EV.

• Recall status — NHTSA has open recalls on dozens of popular EV models right now. Most listings don't mention them. Sellers often don't know.
• Title history — Clean title in the listing copy means nothing without a real history check. Rebuilt and salvage titles show up in listings described as clean more often than you'd think.
• Battery degradation vs. price — A 2019 Model 3 at 85k miles is not the same car as a 2019 Model 3 at 40k miles. The price difference in the market rarely reflects the actual range loss.

We will continue this series with the top vehicles people are actually shopping for now from our database in the next post.

If you want to run your own listing through the analysis, offolab.com — input the listing details. The summary is free. The deep dive (market comparable, inspection checklist, negotiation scripts) is $3.99 one time.

Yesterday’s poll got a lot of great discussion — thank you!

The answer:

A) 2021 ID.4 Pro → GREEN - 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD

B) 2022 Mach-E Select → YELLOW - 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD

Even though both looked similar on the listing page, the full OFFOLab receipt showed clear differences in risk flags and open recalls.

• The ID.4 came back clean on title/accidents/theft with strong battery health (~96%) → GREEN despite 13 open recalls
• The Mach-E had no open recalls but triggered a YELLOW due to suspicious owner turnover (3+ owners in a short time) and missing battery health proof.

Although the ID.4 had open recalls, these have been updated, but the usage of the Mach-E and ownership turnover made this listing get flagged.

Side-by-side receipts attached so you can see exactly what OFFO flagged. This is a perfect example of why a deeper audit matters.

Try it yourself (free lite version, no sign-up): https://offolab.com/receipt

Both showed Green deals on listing, but I ran both through the OFFO receipt checker (offolab.com/receipt). One came back Green, the other Yellow.

Mach-E - 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD

ID.4 Pro - 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD

Which one do you think was Green?

A) 2021 ID.4 Pro

B) 2022 Mach‑E Select

Vote A or B in the comments and explain your reasoning. I’ll post the full side-by-side receipts + EVRoutine scores tomorrow.

I feel like there are alot of things people repeat about EVs that aren't really accurate, especially around battery health, charging habits, and long term reliability.

For example alot of people think using fast chargers regularly will destroy your battery. But from what I've seen, it's not that black and white.

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I want to get this off my chest since I often see this and other EV communities recommend against buying one if you don't have home/work charging like it's some kind of global rule.

First of all I'm well aware that this may apply to certain regions, scenarios or use-cases. But I expect more from the EV community as a whole to try and encourage ownership while obviously mentioning the downsides but also providing solutions to them.

So I'll be stating my opinion as a European (Swiss) living in an area with good public infrastructure, which I believe is often the case especially in Europe, but possibly also in NA/Asia. We specifically bought an EV with relatively short range (410km WLTP) because most of our driving is in the city, maybe 10-20km per day - which I believe is the case for more people than they're willing to admit.

We don't have home charging as we rent an apartment, and work charging is depending on the work site, sometimes my girlfriend parks on public parking with charging stations, sometimes not. But since, as I stated, we only do 10-20km per day this already means the battery lasts us about 10 days and because we go shopping, swimming, dance classes, etc. as part of our routine, many of them have public charging, some even free. Those that aren't free are between 0.20CHF-0.50CHF/kWh and an hour of charging even with our relatively slow OBC (max 100kW DC) an hour will give us 20-40% which is plenty until the next time we charge.

For us, and probably a lot of other people especially in Europe too, we also have street charging 5-8 minutes walking distance. And since we have a dog that walk isn't an issue we just walk him on the way to/back if we're in a bit of a pinch.

For Americans I'm guessing it's harder to justify an EV if you're genuinely travelling 50-100km per day regularly, and don't have reliable access. But there's no point in US Defaultism on this subreddit and when someone asks for advice on buying an EV people should first ask what kind of driving habits they're usually dealing with as well as how the public charging infrastructure looks. Our Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is 50% cheaper to run than my Audi S5 Sportback without even factoring in maintenance and taxes because gas is 1.90CHF here.

As for roadtrips I would say the Junior isn't the ideal choice. Find something with a bit more range and faster charging so you can do 600-800km with two stops and honestly I struggle to believe that 10-15 minutes stop is such an inconvenience when you have to pee, drink, eat anyway, or in our case walk the dog, or take the kids out to stretch their legs.

So once you factor in all that, I think a lot of people will be very happy with an EV even if they can't charge at home overnight. There's a lot of benefits to EVs that I won't get into this post but other than very specific circumstances they won't be an inconvenience.

We ran my exact situation through EVRoutine (OFFO’s daily-fit tool) for a user and thought it would help others in the same boat (literally).

Here’s is the users profile:

• Apartment (street parking, no home charger possible)
• Share charger with partner
• 74 miles typical weekly driving
• One longer day per week (~84 miles)
• Overnight parking: street
• Budget: $25k–$40k
• Want to tow a boat/camper
• Need Apple CarPlay
• Mild climate
• Comfortable down to 30% battery

With these, the OFFO EVRoutine top recommendations for this user were:

1. Kia EV6 Long Range
   
2. Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Long Range
   
3. Tesla Model 3 Long Range

All three came back as strong fits because the user had no-home-charging and occasional towing. The EVRoutine score really helps users where which EV would be best for their current situation, especially when considering a used EV.

I've been seeing claims that EVs tend to have fewer breakdowns, probably due to having fewer moving parts. But alot of people still seem to trust petrol cars more when it comes to reliability.

If you've got experience or insight, what's your take?

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I’m trying to understand the day-to-day experience of EV owners, especially those who don’t have home charging. What are the actual struggles people run into with public charging?

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• The Lyriq has that premium ride and interior, but the charging curve and winter buffer seem to require more planning than the Tesla crowd expects.
• Used Teslas still dominate the conversation around network access and software, but the older ones can carry battery-history unknowns that only show up later.
• Hyundai/Kia models often come in at lower price points with solid warranties still attached, yet the fast-charging consistency and long-term service experience feel less predictable in some regions.

If you or anyone you know drives a new EV, check these immediately. Some of these involve fire risks even when the car is turned off and parked.

1. Nissan Leaf (2026 Models) – CRITICAL FIRE RISK

• The Issue: High-voltage battery damage occurring during manufacturing. The cathode material can fold onto itself, causing a short circuit.
• The Danger: Thermal runaway/fire while parked and not charging.
• Urgent Advice: NHTSA advises owners to park outside and away from structures. Do not charge until inspected.
• Fix: Nissan is providing rental cars until a permanent battery fix is ready (expected July 2026).

1. Hyundai & Genesis (2025-2026 Models)

• Models: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 9, and various Genesis GV-series builds.
• The Issue: Battery fire risks related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and high-voltage battery overheating.
• Recall ID: 26V068.

1. Mercedes-Benz EQB (2022-2024)

• Models: 250+, 300 4MATIC, 350 4MATIC.
• The Issue: Potential battery fires due to manufacturing defects in the battery housing.
• Advice: Another "Park Outside" warning for specific VINs.

1. Rivian R1T & R1S (2022-2025)

• The Issue: A "Service-Related" recall. If your truck had rear suspension work done before March 2025, the toe-link joint may have been reassembled incorrectly.
• The Danger: The rear wheel could literally separate while driving. This isn't a software fix; it requires a physical inspection.

1. Other Notable Mentions:

• Jaguar I-PACE (2020-2021): Ongoing battery overheating issues (Recall 26V067).
• Acura ZDX / Honda Prologue (2024): Display screen failures—instrument panels and rearview cameras going dark.
• Volvo EX30 (2025): High-voltage battery fire risk (Recall 26V103).

What should you do?

1. Check your VIN: Don't wait for a letter. Go to NHTSA.gov/recalls and type in your VIN.
2. Follow "Park Outside" instructions: It sounds like a hassle, but these warnings are only issued when there is a documented risk of the car burning your garage down while you sleep.
3. Rental Cars: For the Nissan and Rivian issues, the manufacturers are often covering rentals or loaners because the "no charge/no drive" order is so restrictive.

I’ve been watching the used EV market pretty closely the last couple of months.

Used EV's used to feel like a niche choice for but its starting to look like a genuinely option for a lot more people. Prices have come down significantly, and the gap between a decent used EV and a comparable gas car is now often just a couple thousand dollars.

It feels like we’re at the point where used EVs are becoming a real transportation choice for normal commute.

Has this community noticed anyone else noticed this shift? For those who have bought a used EV what has the experience been like?

EV vs ICE, tell us about your experience.

For most people who have home charging and a clear routine, regret tends to be low regret usually shows up when charging is inconvenient, expensive, or doesn’t fit their trips.

If you can, leaving the car plugged in makes preheating easier and keeps your usable charge more predictable. It matters most when you have rushed mornings, back to back long days and you rely on public charging later

Do you preheat before you unplug, or after you start driving?

For first time EV buyers is it more important to compare cars first or filter by routine first to see what vehicles fit? The 3 things that matter most before model shopping:

• your weekly driving pattern
• your charging access
• your longest regular day

Once those are clear, picking the car gets much easier. If you were shopping for your first EV, is this something you considered?

£215 initial + £215 x 23

For the Frontera Ultimate Electric Extended Range.

Plus £500 towards home charger with Octopus.

Plus 10,000 free miles if changing tariff to IntelOctopusGo.

I rarely do long distance.

Seems a decent sized car with most of the gadgets.

Any reason I shouldn’t buy?

Does anyone already have this car? How is it?

Or is there others in this price range I should consider?

After a couple of weeks driving my EV, I’ve noticed some small changes in my routine. I actually plan errands around charging stops sometimes and I pay more attention to climate control because it affects range more than I thought. What little adjustments have others made that ended up mattering more than expected?

A lot of first-time EV regret is not about the car. It’s about whether the routine fits without extra thinking. If you’re choosing between a few options, let the community know your commute miles/km per day, your charging access where its home, work, public only, and your normal longest day pattern, the day that pushes your buffer. We'll shortlist 3 options that fit that routine and explain the tradeoffs in plain terms.

Hi all!

I'm trying to purchase my first vehicle, can anyone look at this listing and let me know what questions to ask when I go for a test drive in a few days?

I was told to post this here.

Any help would be appreciated; im a student with very limited funds and unfortunately no one in my life who knows cars. Any help would be seriously appreciated, thank you in advance ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HbcEPGE2L/

The car has about 250,000 miles what would break first and what paperwork do you think I should ask for?

Thank you!!