EV Insider by Recurrent

When most dealers ran from electric vehicles after the tax credits ended, Joel Bassam of Easterns Automotive Group ran toward them, and turned uncertainty into opportunity.

In this episode of EV Insider, hosted by Scott Case of Recurrent, we go behind the scenes with one of the East Coast’s top used-EV retailers to learn how Easterns:

⚡ Sold over 3,000 used EVs and redeemed $12 million in federal tax credits
⚡ Converted 90% of first-time EV buyers who didn’t plan to buy electric
⚡ Built long-term trust by making EVs simple, transparent, and attainable

Joel shares how the EV market is shifting after the end of federal rebates, what models hold up best, and why now might actually be the best time to buy a used EV.

If you’re an EV shopper wondering where the value is — or a dealer deciding whether to stay in the game — this episode is packed with real data, real strategy, and real stories from the front lines of electric retailing.

📊 Recurrent is the trusted intermediary between EV owners and the buy/sell market, helping shoppers and dealers make smarter, data-backed decisions about battery health, range, and resale value.

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Scott Case learns the tactics of top used electric car buyers in this discussion with Jay Clark from Ron Marhofer Auto Family. Jay started his career in California and brought many of the lessons to Ohio to create an EV leader in the Midwest. 

This episode is packed with insights whether you are a first-time EV shopper or you are a car dealer with decades of experience. There's so much to learn from Jay and Scott as they dissect the used EV market.