With the new California Carpool law coming into effect Jan 2019, I am wondering if the current used i3 pricing is getting ready to drop?
For those that may not know, California passed a new law that takes effect the first month of next year. All EV/hybrid vehicles that were made (prior) to 2017 that have HOV lane access (Carpool) will be pushed out and only the (Red Sticker) (2017 and newer) models will qualify.
This includes Green/White sticker vehicles made prior to 2017.
Here in California this is a big deal. Not having carpool access in the busy parts of our state during rush hour will greatly impact future sales of used vehicles that no longer qualify for HOV access.
With this new law coming in fast I would imagine the used EV car values made before that date are about to drop when this kicks in.
This is bitter sweet as I have a 2015 i3 that will no longer be able to access carpool, however I am looking to get another used i3 for the home and the prices could drop next year.
We will see...
For those that may not know, California passed a new law that takes effect the first month of next year. All EV/hybrid vehicles that were made (prior) to 2017 that have HOV lane access (Carpool) will be pushed out and only the (Red Sticker) (2017 and newer) models will qualify.
This includes Green/White sticker vehicles made prior to 2017.
Here in California this is a big deal. Not having carpool access in the busy parts of our state during rush hour will greatly impact future sales of used vehicles that no longer qualify for HOV access.
With this new law coming in fast I would imagine the used EV car values made before that date are about to drop when this kicks in.
This is bitter sweet as I have a 2015 i3 that will no longer be able to access carpool, however I am looking to get another used i3 for the home and the prices could drop next year.
We will see...