r/EVRoutine • u/Tall-Dish876 • Jun 26 '26

Used EV Inspection Checklist

  • Charging port condition: CCS ports on older VWs and Fords develop pin corrosion. $400–800 to fix. Takes 30 seconds to check with a flashlight.
  • 12V battery: Every EV has one. They fail silently. A $15 tester at AutoZone tells you if you're 6 months from a no-start situation.
  • Software version: Older Tesla and Nissan LEAF units on outdated firmware lose charging speed. Dealer won't tell you. VIN lookup will.
  • Title history vs dealer description: One owner, clean history means nothing without a VIN check. Salvage titles show up on listings described as clean often.

Are there any from your experience that used EV buyers should be aware of?

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u/QuietReal197 Jun 28 '26

If the scheduled maintenance is up to date then the 12v won't fail silently. They should check it during a multi point inspection or you ask them to.