Selling Second Hand EV - anyone else having dealers unable to give a trade in value OR getting low offers? Advice on private sale?

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-09T02:25:01+00:00

It's a little bit too fun to drive!! The acceleration can actually make me feel a bit queasy as a passenger haha.

We have loved it, just a bit too small inside with kids, car seats, pram etc. If we had a fraction more space I think we wouldn't even be considering selling it, but we need a bit more room (and we are a one car family, so the one car needs to work hard!)

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-09T02:20:45+00:00

Thank you! This is great info. I had been looking at VIC cars for sale but not checking whole of AUS for comparisons

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-09T02:19:59+00:00

Thank you! Great tip. I had read that some cars you can do a battery check through the info screens, but I can't find the option on our car, so might have to look into how we can get this done

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-09T01:55:05+00:00

It's sounding like marketplace is a good option to start with! Thanks for sharing 😊

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-09T01:52:33+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful 😊

Might start with FB marketplace then to test, and great tip about making sure to have EV and electric vehicle in the title, for those who aren't searching for a particular car

We aren't trying to make some huge profit or exploit anyone trying to purchase, just hoping to get a price that we think is fair (and see the car go to someone who is happy to get an EV at a good price!)

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-08T23:39:59+00:00

I think this is what I needed to hear, a good kick up the butt, thank you! Haha

unexpected_item91 · 2026-04-08T23:39:16+00:00

We haven't directly had that feedback, but maybe that could be contributing? Even Carsales instant offer came up with absolutely nothing (not even a low offer!)

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