
I'm a car expert – here's the BEST used electric cars you can buy for under £10,000 on Sun Motors
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A car expert has revealed the best used electric cars that you can buy for under £10,000
These are the electric cars that won't break the bank, and are all available on Sun Motors.
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Renault Zoe (2012-present)
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According to Renault, the Zoe has a battery range of 239 miles
Credit: Renault
Model: Renault Zoe
Parkers say: "The Renault Zoe has long been a popular choice for those wanting an affordable and capable small electric car."
"The Zoe is also practical, pleasant to drive, and sensibly equipped."
According to Renault, the model has a battery range of 239 miles, which should be fine most people's everyday needs.
Kia Soul EV (2014-2019)
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The Soul comes with plenty of kit, including climate control, heated seats and cruise control
Credit: KIA
Model: Kia Soul EV
Parkers commented: "The distinctive Kia Soul is often overlooked in the used electric car marketplace.
"It's a good buy if you can find one, though, offering a range of up to 132 miles."
And it comes with plenty of kit, including climate control, heated seats, cruise control, solar glass, a heat pump, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Find models starting from £136 per month
Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2020)
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The Volkswagen e-Golf can travel up to 115 miles on a full charge
Credit: Volkswagen
Model: Volkswagen e-Golf
The car experts claim that a Volkswagen Golf is always a pretty good shout when it comes to car recommendations, and similarly so if you're looking at used electric cars.
They say: "The VW e-Golf is just like the conventional Golf, but it's electric – so as well as being smooth and quiet, it's also familiar, straightforward, and easy to live with."
The battery of the Volkswagen e-Golf has a total capacity of 35.8 kWh - and a range of about 115 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery.
Find models starting from £172 per month
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Nissan Leaf (2011-2018)
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The battery of the Nissan Leaf has a total capacity of 40kWh and an estimated range of about 145 miles
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Model: Nissan Leaf
Nissan is already on its second generation of bespoke electric cars when many other carmakers have only just launched their first, so you should be able to find one for less than £10k.
The battery of the Nissan
Find models starting from £78 per month
BMW i3
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BMW claims a range depending on options and equipment, of between 177 and 193 miles
Credit: BMW
Model: BMW i3
When it was launched in 2013, the
The experts say: "The inside is a particular delight, but performance is great too, especially from the 2017-onwards i3S model.
"Range varies, with the earliest cars managing only 120 miles per charge on their best day. But it still looks ultra-modern now, and as long as it's been treated well, the electric version should prove reliable."
BMW claims a range depending on options and equipment, of between 177 and 193 miles for both i3 versions.
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