The Expert Podcast

• Recent market reports show used EV prices dropping dramatically, making them more affordable.
• Some reports suggest that used EVs are being sold more than new ones.
• As new EV prices rise, many consumers are turning to used options for a better deal.

• Are used electric vehicles a chance to get a great deal, or do they signal problems with the technology?
• One car manufacturer, Mercedes, is discovering that customers aren't as excited about new EVs as expected.
• Dealers note that the EQS model isn't capturing consumer interest as hoped.

• A person shares their experience of buying an EV, expecting it to be the future, but struggling with issues like significant range loss when using the heater.
• The impact of running the heater in electric vehicles: It drains the battery quickly, similar to how household appliances like electric heaters or stoves use a lot of electricity.

• Why does heating a car in an EV consume so much battery? Unlike gasoline cars, which use the engine to generate heat, EVs rely on battery power to warm the car.
• Gasoline engines generate heat through combustion, which is then used to warm the cabin, while EVs must use their battery power for this.

• The reliance on battery power for heating could be one reason why electric vehicles aren’t as appealing as some manufacturers expect.