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Is buying a low mileage electric car as risky as buying a low mileage diesel?

I've seen a 2017 BMW i3 range extender at a main dealer with only 4363 miles on the clock. It didn't have its first service til June 2020 with 3136 miles but I'm told that it will still come with a warranty. Should I steer clear of such a low mileage or will it be okay? It looks like a new car, as you would expect.

Asked on 9 October 2020 by william smitham

Answered by Andrew Brady
Probably not a huge concern in an electric car like the i3 (even the range extender model). There are fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel car - and it's the sort of car that someone will buy for low city miles. I'd be a little concerned about the warranty issue because of the missed service but then the warranty would be nearly up anyway. Don't pay over the odds because of the low mileage, but it sounds like it could be a good purchase.

If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

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