The Used EV Checklist No One Talks About

A complete used EV buying checklist covering exterior, interior, and battery health for anyone considering a used electric vehicle, whether from a private seller, dealer, or manufacturer-approved program. If you're shopping for a used Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, or any other electric vehicle, this video walks you through exactly what to inspect before you buy, no technical jargon, just practical checks anyone can do. In this video, I cover: ✅ Private seller vs. dealer vs. manufacturer-approved used EVs — the real trade-offs ✅ Exterior checks: panel gaps, charging port condition, tire wear, underbody/battery enclosure ✅ Interior checks: infotainment, software updates, seats, smell test ✅ Battery health: how to check state-of-health, range vs. original EPA rating, charge speed, remaining warranty ✅ Test drive tips specific to EVs This builds directly on my own experience buying an approved used Tesla Model 3 Long Range — if you haven't seen that pickup video, I've linked it below. 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS My Tesla Model 3 Approved Used Pickup Experience: [   • Picking Up My Used Tesla Model 3 Long Rang...  ] How Much It Actually Costs to Charge My EV: [   • How Much It REALLY Costs Me to Charge My T...  ] Why I Bought a Used EV Over a New One: [   • Why I Bought a Used Tesla Model 3 in 2025 ...  ] #UsedEV #ElectricVehicle #EVBuyingGuide This video is for: – First-time EV buyers considering a used electric vehicle – Anyone comparing private sale vs. dealer vs. manufacturer-approved used EVs – Current EV owners helping a friend or family member buy their first one ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:06 Intro 01:50 Private Seller vs Dealer vs Manufacturer-Approved 05:10 Exterior Checklist 07:18 Interior Checklist 09:50 Battery Health Checklist 12:30 Test Drive Tips 15:20 Wrap-up