electrified autos

Frequently asked questions

Answers for buyers, sellers and account holders on electrified.autos, the free marketplace for new and pre-owned electric vehicles.

Buying

What can I buy on electrified.autos?

Only electric vehicles — new and pre-owned EVs listed by dealers and private sellers across the US.

Do I need an account to browse?

No. Anyone can browse listings and research models. A free account lets you message sellers, save favorites and searches, and set up alerts.

How do I contact a seller?

Open the listing and send the seller a message. Your conversation stays on the site, and replies show up in your Messages inbox.

Can I book a test drive?

Many sellers offer test-drive times. If a listing has open slots you can book one straight from the listing page, and either side can cancel if plans change.

Does electrified.autos handle the payment or paperwork?

No. We connect buyers and sellers, and the sale itself — price, payment, title transfer and handover — is agreed directly between you and the seller.

How do I buy safely?

See the car in person before paying, check the VIN against the title and a vehicle history report, ask for a battery health or full-charge range reading, and never wire money or pay by gift card to someone you have not met.

Can I compare cars or research specs?

Yes. Add listings to the compare bar to see them side by side, or browse every electric make and model for range, battery size, power and original MSRP by trim.

Selling

Is it really free to sell my electric car here?

Yes. Private sellers list for free — there are no listing fees and no commission when your car sells.

Do I need to be a dealer?

No. Create a free account, verify your email and you can publish a listing straight away as a private seller. No application or approval is needed.

How do buyers contact me?

Buyers message you through the site, so your phone number and email stay private until you choose to share them.

What should I include to sell an EV faster?

Clear photos, the VIN, current mileage, a recent battery health or range reading, which charging cables come with the car, and whether any connected-app account still needs to be transferred.

How long does my listing stay up?

Your listing stays up for free until your vehicle sells. Mark it as sold when you are done, or save it as a draft to take it off the site for a while.

I am a dealer. How do I list my inventory?

Start listing the same way as any seller — it is free for dealers too. Add your company name on your Profile page so your storefront and listings show you as a dealer, and import inventory in bulk from a CSV file.

Sell your EV for free

Your account

How do I create an account?

Sign up with your name, email and a password, then confirm your email address. Signing up is free.

Will my phone number or address be shown publicly?

No. Seller pages never show a phone number or street address. Buyers and sellers talk through on-site messages until they choose to share contact details.

Where do I find my saved cars and searches?

Your dashboard lists your favorites, saved searches, alerts and recent messages in one place.

How do I change my details or delete my account?

Go to your Profile page to update your name, email, password and photo, or to permanently delete your account.

Car alerts

Are car alerts free?

Yes. Alerts are completely free — create as many as you like and pause or delete them any time.

How fast will I hear about a new listing?

Instant alerts are checked every 15 minutes, so you hear about a match shortly after it is listed. Prefer fewer emails? Choose a daily or weekly digest instead.

Can I search by distance from me?

Yes. Enter your zip code and choose a radius from 25 to 500 miles, or leave it blank to watch listings nationwide.

Can I get alerts only from dealers, or only from private sellers?

Yes. Choose "Dealers only" or "Private sellers only" in the Seller step, or leave it on "Anyone" to see both.

Where do I see my alerts?

Every alert appears on your dashboard with how many cars match right now and how many were listed this week. You can edit, pause or delete them there.

Create a free alert

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