Used electric cars have more trouble selling than those with conventional engines

Study says used electric cars wait longer to find a new owner than cars with traditional engines

According to data analyzed by the specialist group in automobile portals and the car market Sumauto, despite attract greater interest from those looking for a used car than traditional mechanics, used electric cars remain on sale longer than those equipped with diesel or gasoline engines.

Thus, after analyzing around 400.000 ads in which up to 4 million users have participated, those responsible for this report have no doubts: Electric cars are in fashion.

They are interesting and the query regarding the mechanics of vehicles that use and depend 100% on electricity to supply all systems has grown up to 100 percent in this year 45, compared to previous years, but only between 2019 and 5% really think about it. Buying a second-hand electric car.

The growth in popularity is a reflection of what annual new car sales have been reflecting. And that is that car sales are dependent on alternative energy sources. shows an unstoppable growing trend.

In fact, according to the latest reports, the sale of new electric cars has already far exceeded that of 2018, even doubling new registrations compared to previous years. It is the Increase in the number of electric vehicles which also means a greater supply of used electric cars.

A market yet to be entered by the eyes of more traditional buyers since, despite being an option to consider, Second-hand diesel or petrol cars end up having a re-entry in the earlier commercial cycle than that of electric cars.

Electric cars, waiting

In fact, after studying the behavior of portal users in relation to second-hand vehicle advertisements, Sumauto reflects that, while a car with engines powered by diesel or gasoline It takes an average of 43 days to find a new buyer, electric cars not only double but It takes more than 100 days to pass into new handsSpecifically, cars with electric propulsion and storage batteries are advertised for an average of 103 days.

This delay It may be due to factors such as lack of information and training. on the use, maintenance, autonomy and types of recharge Therefore, promoting knowledge about this type of vehicle would be one of the tools that could facilitate the fluidity of the sale and purchase of electric cars.