Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video covers everything you need to know before buying a used electric vehicle (EV). Important topics, such as battery degradation, depreciation, servicing, performance and even insurance costs all covered!
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Saloons and hatchbacks to consider:
BMW i4 (sporty feel): totallyev.net/bmw-i4-review-is-the-i4-edrive40-better-than-the-i4-m50
BMW i5 Touring (practical and good range): totallyev.net/bmw-i5-touring-review-best-electric-estate
BYD Dolphin (great range & affordable): youtube.com/watch?v=nm8nemVAT0I
BYD Seal (excellent range and performance): youtube.com/watch?v=GHwDujCHqvU
Cupra Born (comfortable and sporty): totallyev.net/cupra-born-review-better-than-the-vw-id-3
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (excellent features and unique): totallyev.net/hyundai-ioniq-6-review-better-than-tesla-bmw-polestar
MG4 EV (affordable & feature-packed): totallyev.net/mg4-ev-review-the-best-value-ev-to-date
MG4 EV XPower (fast & feature-packed): totallyev.net/mg4-ev-xpower-review-porsche-performance-for-36k
Polestar 2 (stylish and good range): totallyev.net/polestar-2-review-tesla-model-3-bmw-i4
Polestar 3 (technologically advanced and comfortable): youtube.com/watch?v=_6mFG31e4jQ
Polestar 4 (engaging drive and good range): youtube.com/watch?v=0oHbhoi-pdA
Porsche Taycan (best driver's feel and fast): totallyev.net/porsche-taycan-turbo-review-670hp-ev
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo (best driver's feel and good range): totallyev.net/porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-review-best-electric-porsche
Smart 1 (excellent range & feature packed): totallyev.net/smart-1-review-the-best-new-ev
Tesla Model S (insane performance and good range): totallyev.net/tesla-model-s-plaid-review-the-budget-electric-hypercar
Tesla Model 3 (class-leading range and tech): totallyev.net/new-tesla-model-3-review-rwd-vs-long-range-vs-performance
Old Tesla Model Y (class-leading electric range for an SUV): totallyev.net/tesla-model-y-review-best-electric-suv
New Tesla Model Y (sleeker looking than its predecessor): youtube.com/watch?v=WU5f0dIME3c
Volkswagen ID.3 (comfortable and good range): totallyev.net/vw-id-3-review-the-newly-improved-electric-hatchback
Volkswagen ID.7 (feature-rich and good range): youtube.com/watch?v=KMYgivY7n5U
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Video timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Battery Degradation: 01:11
Charging: 03:43
Performance: 06:25
Interior & tech: 07:57
Servicing: 10:06
Depreciation: 14:55
Insurance Costs: 18:33
Verdict: 19:34

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