7 points to think about when buying an EV

By Dennis Flynn on

Electric vehicles (EVs) are having a moment. Everywhere you turn, there’s news about battery-powered cars. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, here are some points to think about before you buy an EV.

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Dennis Flynn loves cars and knows about car loans. He has worked in various roles in the automotive industry since 2003. Throughout his 16-year career at Santander Consumer, he has written and reviewed hundreds of car-related articles and marketing deliverables. He got his start in the auto industry as a credit analyst before pivoting into…
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