Used EV Buyers Face Unresolved Charging Failures and Denied Dealer Service
A used electric vehicle buyer experienced repeated charging failures and a sudden loss of power after purchase, and after multiple failed repair attempts the dealership declared the vehicle no longer its responsibility and refused further service. The case highlights gaps in how used-EV dealers diagnose and stand behind battery/charging issues, leaving buyers stranded with unresolved safety risks and no clear service path.
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