£7,000 The Vauxhall Corsa Electric is probably one of the most well-known EVs. The electric equivalent to the ever-popular Corsa hatchback, it's an easy transition electric car for people who want their first EV to be a make and model they know well. Originally the Corsa-e and now simply called the Corsa Electric, the hatchback EV debuted in 2019. Initially it had a modest 209-mile range but this has grown to a healthier 266 miles over the years and has had a post-2023 facelift. Easy to drive, familiar and very efficient, it's a great buy especially for anyone getting their first used EV. While it will be the most cramped of the five options for your husband, it's still one of the larger superminis and is more spacious than its compact dimensions suggest. This is particularly the case up front, where there's decent levels of head and elbow rooms, so it could be an adequate fit. There are various examples with relatively low mileage for well under £10k, all of them capable of covering 200 miles. Vauxhall warranty - how covered is your EV Vauxhall new cars are only covered by a three-year (from the date of registration) warranty. Mileage is unlimited in the first year and then capped at 60,000 miles in the second and third year. ​ Vauxhall EVs are covered by an additional warranty for the battery which guarantees that at least 70 per cent of its capacity is maintained for 100,000 miles, or eight years. The examples I've found for sale are all under five years old and have done half the mileage allowance for the warranty, so should be covered for another three years. Is it ok to buy a used EV? Despite worries EV batteries typically last 10 to 15 years, or over 150,000 miles. Many manufacturers offer warranties of seven or eight-years/100,000 miles Is now a good time to buy a used EV? Marc Palmer, Autotrader's head of strategy and insights, responds: 'The used electric car market has reached a real tipping point. We’re seeing more choice, better value and much quicker sales as confidence grows among buyers. 'There are currently 1,258 used EVs on sale for under £10,000 on Autotrader, and two in five electric cars on the platform are now below the £20,000 mark. 'Electric models are also selling faster than ever, averaging just 23 days to sell, the quickest across all fuel types. 'Buyers have clearly found their sweet spot with three- to five-year-old EVs,' Palmer, adds. 'They offer strong value, plenty of range, and more competitive pricing than ever, with average prices now almost level with petrol cars of the same age. For drivers looking to make the switch affordably, it’s a really exciting time.' Electrifying.com founder and chief exec Ginny Buckley says dealers should offer battery health checks on used EVs to give buyers peace of mind Should you get a used EV battery warranty Ginny Buckley, chief executive of Electrifying.com, the electric car buying and advice site advises: 'Nearly all brands offer eight year or 100,000-mile cover for the battery though, but check the small print to make sure this is still valid. 'Many dealers will now offer a battery health check on a used EV too, which will show you how much of the original capacity remains and give you extra peace of mind. 'If you are considering a Renault Zoe or Nissan Leaf, make sure the car isn’t a linked to a battery lease - this will make the purchase price cheaper, but you will need to pay an ongoing monthly rental for the battery. It makes the car very difficult to sell on. 'Otherwise, the advice is the same as for any used car, so check the history and condition carefully.' Three quarters of UK drivers have serious concerns about purchasing a second-hand EV, with the biggest issue being the remaining life of the battery Steve Fowler, co-founder of car review site carblah, says: 'Buying a used EV needn’t be that different to buying any used car – condition and history is key. 'Any seller should know plenty about the car they’re selling, while the buyer should ask lots of questions about service history and maintenance, and consider a history check, you can also check a car’s MoT record online, too. 'There are plenty of tools available today that can give you a steer on the health of the battery, but in my experience battery degradation is much less than you might expect. 'Making sure the car has a warranty is always worthwhile and you don’t have to buy one from your dealer; online warranty company Warrantywise has an excellent reputation and may well offer better cover for less money than a dealer’s warranty where the dealer will be making a cut.' ClearWatt's EV Check Plus shares insight into three areas: Range and Performance, Practicality and Ownership and Vehicle History and Legal Used car battery health checks and certificates Freda says: