We're often asked about which vehicles people should consider on the used car market, and we've made plenty of videos on that topic in the past:    • Want A Well SUPPORTED Used EV? BUY TH...  

But what about if you're someone who is eager to get their hands a little dirty (because it's an EV not an ICE car!) and do some DIY repairs?

If that's the case, we think there's really only one car you should consider. Here's why.

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00:00 - Introduction
03:26 - Yes, we have worked on vehicles (lots)
04:48 - Why we don't work on our own cars much these days (but would still do so if we could)
05:49 - Trading past automotive experience for Ev experience
06:31 - Learn, get the required equipment, FIRST
09:28 - Why the Nissan LEAF
11:06 - The following and support for the LEAF is phenomenal
12:06 - Easy battery swapping
14:13 - So much community experience and knowledge - freely available!
15:02 - Batteries with no cooling make for easier DIY repairs
15:36 - Super-low prices for used LEAFs from owners who won't replace a pack
16:13 - CHAdeMO to CCS adaptors now exist!
16:27 - Honorable Mentions of other vehicles
18:34 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Links.

Repair - Weber Auto -    / @weberauto  
Dala's EV Repair: http://Dalasevrepair.fi - (Aka Dala The Great)
Benjamin Nelson -    / @benjaminnelsonx  

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Presenter, Script, Audio, Camera, Editor, Colorist:: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024

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