Resale
When thinking about an EV, most conjure images of futuristic concept cars, shiny first-run vehicles, or the outlandish visions of science fiction. But the fifth option on our list asks you not to think forward, but backward, as in used cars. They may be hard to find, but with the help of Internet auction sites and other listing services, some have found their way behind the wheel of a Toyota RAV4 EV, Ford Ranger EV, or other rare specimen of green transportation fashioned in years past. As with any used vehicle, it’s buyer beware. Do your research and ask a lot of questions. Most dedicated enough
to build their own EV or lucky enough to own one of the select early EVs aren’t likely to be selling the car without a good reason. Buying a used EV may save you the greasy hands and long hours in the garage of building your own, but you’ll still have to be prepared to get downand-dirty with the World Wide Web. Used EVs are out there, but finding and securing one will be a trying task all its own. The Good News: In many cases just as good a vehicle as those currently available The Bad News: Cost as much or more than some new models now hitting the market JAN/FEB 2012
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