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More and more second-hand electric cars are being added and the used second-hand offer is therefore increasing.

Road traffic causes about one fifth of greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands. An electric car does not emit greenhouse gases and nitrogen dioxide. That is why the government encourages electric driving. This is stated in the Climate Agreement. The Climate Agreement states that the Netherlands must emit 2030% less CO49 by 2. In 2050 that will be 95%. Clean transport helps to achieve those goals. For example, all new passenger cars coming onto the market in 2030 must be 100% electric.

More and more people are switching to an electric car. The development of electric cars has accelerated in the past ten years. More and more second-hand electric cars are being added and the used second-hand offer is therefore also increasing. You also receive a subsidy (SEPP) from the government if you buy a second-hand electric car. If you meet the conditions, you can apply for a €2000 subsidy. You also have the advantage that you do not pay motor vehicle tax and BPM until 2024 if you drive an electric car.

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More and more second-hand electric cars are being added and the used second-hand range is increasing.

Buying a second-hand electric car is slightly different from a second-hand car with a combustion engine. A number of tips that you should pay attention to when buying a second-hand electric car are, for example, the condition of the battery. The battery is the most important part of the electric car. The battery is the most expensive, largest and heaviest part. The condition of the battery determines how far you can go with your car. It is well known that electric cars suffer from battery degradation. Battery degradation means that the battery gradually loses capacity, which also reduces the range.

Most brand dealers and some car dealers have special devices that can measure the quality of the battery. Also check whether the car can charge quickly, this is not always possible with older electric cars and that is perhaps useful if you make longer journeys. It is also wise to check things such as air conditioning, brakes and tires before you buy. It is also useful to see where there are charging points in your area, which differs per municipality. Many electric cars are for sale exclusive of VAT, so if you buy an electric car as a private individual, an additional 21% will be added.

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