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Best electric cars, used: reliability and cost ranking

All the electric cars in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.

Top of the ranking: Renault Twizy I. Most reliable on the list: Kia Niro I (reliability 5.0/5).

  1. 1
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    Renault Twizy I

    Score96/100

    The cheapest to run: €170 per month for 12,000 km/year

    Monthly cost
    €170/month
    Observed prices
    €5,400 – €6,000
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Renault Twizy I
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    Mitsubishi i-MiEV I

    Score93/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €186/month
    Observed prices
    €3,500 – €8,000
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Mitsubishi i-MiEV I
  3. 3
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    BYD Dolphin I

    Score83/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €248/month
    Observed prices
    €28,140 – €30,490
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : BYD Dolphin I
  4. 4
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    Dacia Spring I

    Score83/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €252/month
    Observed prices
    €9,500 – €14,000
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Dacia Spring I
  5. 5
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    Kia Niro I

    Score81/100

    The most reliable in the selection: 5/5

    Monthly cost
    €330/month
    Observed prices
    €14,300 – €21,700
    Reliability
    5/5
    See the guide : Kia Niro I
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    Nissan Leaf II (ZE1, 2017-2024)

    Score81/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €274/month
    Observed prices
    €10,480 – €21,900
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Nissan Leaf II (ZE1, 2017-2024)
  7. 7
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    Fiat 500e III (electric, 2020-)

    Score80/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €283/month
    Observed prices
    €14,490 – €16,990
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Fiat 500e III (electric, 2020-)
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    Peugeot e-208 II

    Score80/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €287/month
    Observed prices
    €14,390 – €24,490
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Peugeot e-208 II
  10. 10
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    Hyundai Ioniq I

    Score74/100

    Good reliability: 4.5/5

    Monthly cost
    €381/month
    Observed prices
    €12,000 – €18,000
    Reliability
    4.5/5
    See the guide : Hyundai Ioniq I

How this ranking is calculated

Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria

Frequently asked questions

Which is the most reliable of the used electric cars?
According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: Kia Niro I (5.0/5), Renault Twizy I (4.5/5), Mitsubishi i-MiEV I (4.5/5).
What budget should you plan for used electric cars?
Observed prices range from €3,500 to €30,490 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €170 to €381.
Which used electric cars call for the most caution?
The lowest-rated for reliability in this ranking are: Renault Zoe I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019) (4.0/5), Hyundai Ioniq I (4.5/5). Check their known faults before buying.