[paulb73]

The used market is what really concerns me with the EV market, when it comes to sustainability. My daughter will be driving in 2 years time and is adamant she won't drive something powered by fossil-fuels.

However, what choice does she have? Any used EV will have a range of 50 miles, and that is after a full 8 hour charge. Fixing/replacing the battery will cost far more than the vehicle itself.

More recent EVs 2nd-hand price is still higher than a new petrol-based one.

I can't see how the market can support itself, without efforts to create batteries that can be recycled easily, but the manufacturers don't seem to have an interest in that.

[Lutger]

Where is your 50 miles number based on? Seems really far off to me.

[paulb73]

I was looking at old EVs, 10+ years old, that my daughter could afford herself for £3k - £5k.

It might be that more recent cars retain their range better after 10 years, but then they may also retain their price.