EV Risk Index is an independent consumer information publication. Content is not legal, financial, or professional advice. Specifications and estimates on this page are approximate and advisory; verify all recall and vehicle information by VIN with the relevant regulator, and obtain an independent mechanical inspection — including a battery state-of-health scan — before any used EV purchase.
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EV buying guide and free buyer resources
Six editable DOCX resources — print them, bring them to the dealership, and don't sign without answers. Direct download.
Used EV Inspection Checklist
A print-friendly guide for checking the vehicle, battery evidence, paperwork, and deal before buying.
Download checklistEV Warranty Claim Response Kit
Neutral, evidence-focused templates for requesting reasons, records, reconsideration, goodwill, and escalation.
Download response kitEV Repair Invoice Review Guide
A line-by-line worksheet for diagnostic charges, warranty status, recall overlap, parts, labour, taxes, and authorization records.
Download invoice guide48 Questions to Ask Before Buying an EV
A dealer-ready question sheet covering battery, charging, history, financing, inspection, and written protections.
Download question sheetCanada and Quebec EV Buyer Guide
A practical overview of changing incentives, winter use, charging, contracts, warranties, insurance, and records to verify.
Download regional guideEV vs EV Printable Comparison Worksheet
Print-friendly landscape table to compare up to 3 EVs at the dealership — 19 spec rows covering price, battery, range, charging, recalls and 5-year cost.
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One ZIP containing all six editable DOCX files.
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