Used electric vehicles buying guide
Used electric vehicles buying guide: 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a used electric vehicle. We will try to explain, even for non-experts, which parameters to take into account when evaluating a used electric vehicle.
5 questions to ask when buying used electric vehicles
How old are the electric vehicles?
The average life span of the used vehicles depends on the type of vehicle, but can also change on the basis of how it has been used during its working life. How does Alke' operate: the Alkè vehicles have an average life span of 10 years or over, therefore if an Alkè ATX is found that is three years old, this still has a long way to go; this will not be the case for an electric golf car of the same age, which usually has a much shorter life span.
Are the vehicle electronics in good working order?
The electronics must be in good working order and there must not have been any serious faults repaired by unskilled staff. How does Alke' operate: before the sale of a used electric vehicle, an in-depth check-up is performed and the Alkè vehicle on-board computer is analysed; this detects the life of the electric vehicle in question, in number of recharges due to serious problems. The electric vehicle is completely overhauled after this analysis and any damaged parts are replaced.
What is the state of the bodywork?
This aspect is easy to understand; the vehicle must be checked from all sides. How does Alke' operate: Alkè controls the used electric vehicles meticulously and any defects are indicated before purchase and are repaired or replaced if they are serious or jeopardise vehicle efficiency.
Are the mechanics of the used electric vehicles in good working order?
It must be ensured that there have been no serious accidents that have moved the support chassis and the general wear of the vehicle must be checked. How does Alke' operate: a general test is performed on all mechanical parts and, depending of the hours of work, badly worn parts are replaced. In the event of serious accidents, the damaged parts are replaced totally to take the vehicle back to its original efficiency.
Have the used electric vehicles got a warranty?
Ask if the used electric vehicle you are to purchase has a warranty. How does Alke' operate: Alkè generally always supplies a warranty period for the used electric vehicles; to find out about the warranty supplied with the purchase of a used Alkè vehicle, request more information from your nearest dealer.
