Sell your Tesla to EV experts

1. Understand Nissan EV buyers 

It's helpful to start by putting yourself in the shoes of your potential EV buyers. When buying a used electric car, especially if you are selling an aging LEAF, buyers are often concerned about battery health. That means it pays as a seller to take extra steps to prove that your car is in great shape. 

• If you don't plan to sell your car for a few weeks, we recommend connecting to the Recurrent platform. It's free and is trusted by over 30,000 other EV owners to monitor range and battery.
• If you're hoping to sell sooner, simply keep battery health in mind and add any relevant information when sharing details about the LEAF or Ariya that you are selling.

2. Get an EV-specific valuation

Nissan's LEAF and Ariya are great cars, but the truth is that people value used electric cars differently. That's why we always recommend starting with an offer from EV specialists. You can enter your VIN or license plate to start that process here.

Once you get an offer from an EV-specialist buyer, you may want to check out the numbers on some general auto evaluation tools, such as Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and Consumer Reports. These sites will not be able to factor in the great care you’ve taken of your battery, but they can give you an idea of what traditional auto valuations would be.

Another sort of evaluation you may want to get is an online offer from a major retailer such as TureCar, CarMax, or Carvana. These evaluations ask more involved questions about the condition of your car and may require you to upload photos. In exchange, you’ll get a non-binding offer, pending approval from a dealer and from you.

Many evaluation sites also offer different prices based on whether you want to trade-in your car or sell it privately. Some tools, such as Edmunds, also share the price that a dealer might resell your car at.

If you think you may want to sell your car privately, consider connecting to the Recurrent platform so you can demonstrate a history of good battery care. You will need a subscription to MyNissan and the correct hardware to enroll.

3. What’s special about you Nissan EV?

If you’ve owned your LEAF or Ariya for long, you know that they are different from other EV brands, including features and warranties.

1. Is your car’s main battery still under warranty? Since the LEAF came out in 2012, there are many model years that are approaching the limit of the 8 year warranty. In fact, any cars from before 2015 are already out of warranty and 2015 warranties are expiring this year. This means two things: if you’re selling an older LEAF, battery conditions matter way more, since there is no safety net for a replacement. If you’re unsure, you may be able to connect your car to Recurrent to vary this information.
2. If you’ve already had your LEAF battery replaced under warranty, make sure to find a buyer who can add value to the price. Many generic evaluation tools will not ask or consider this information.
3. If you're selling a car that is still under warranty, consider if you might be eligible for a battery replacement. This would increase the value of your sale. If you can get the paperwork started to swap out the battery, you may be able to get an extra $5000-$10000. This is worth investigating if you have around 70% of the original battery capacity remaining. Bring your car to a certified repair shop and ask how to get the process started.

There are tons of tools that LEAF drivers use to monitor battery health. Consider looking into LeafSpy or Recurrent to get an accurate understanding of your car and its range.

4. Ready for your first cash offer?

How it works: Recurrent sends your vehicle details to hundreds of the top EV-expert dealerships that understand (and value!) electric cars. No spam, no chatbots, just the best cash offer.

Have your license plate or VIN ready then get started👇

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Most vehicles get an offer within an hour. But, obviously, keep in mind that we're real, live people, and that car dealerships have weird hours so it can take a bit longer on weekends and holidays.