Social media is a great way to keep in touch with your friends and family, and even a way to follow some of your favorite companies. But it can also help you find a great deal on an electric car, if you do a little research.
From tapping your network for recommendations and reviews, to finding insurance for your new electric vehicle, social media can be an essential part of the process.
Reviews
The first way social media can help you with your electric car purchase is if you look for reviews and comments from current owners.
On Twitter, for example, you can run a search for the names of the cars you’re considering.
You can also ask your various networks if anyone has an electric car, and what their opinion is of its range, features, and other important information.
Social media is also a good way to find links to professional reviews, which are more likely to address technical details like the car’s battery or horsepower.
News
Next, you can keep track of news from electric car manufacturers and dealers.
This can help you stay updated on current technology, new features to look for, and potential issues with certain models.
Following automotive magazines (such as Car and Driver) on Twitter and Facebook can also be a great way to keep up with current electric car trends. Reviews from these magazines can help you decide which cars to look for — and which ones to avoid.
Deals
Another great reason to follow dealers on social media is that you can be the first to know if there’s a sale or special financing offer. Many companies, including auto retailers, also run special promotions on their Facebook pages or other social media accounts.
Following the dealer’s social media accounts can also give you an idea of what kind of customer service they offer. If you see a lot of negative feedback that never receives a dealer reply, it can be an indication of how they deal with customers in general.
Insurance
You should also consider following car insurance companies on social media, to look for deals and discounts on your new car’s premiums. Some insurers offer special rates or discount for EV drivers, as they start competing more for the relatively new, but growing, electric vehicle market.
And, just as with your initial electric car purchase, you can check out reviews of various car insurance providers on social media. This can help you uncover customer service issues (or companies who offer great customer service), as well as which companies offer reasonable rates and discounts.
Social media can be a powerful tool for consumers looking for information on just about any product, and electric cars are no exception.
As long as you are willing to do a little research and keep an eye on dealer, reviewer, and insurance company profiles, you may find a great deal you wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
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