Buying a used Seal Performance: What do I need to know?

Nicoloks | 2025-10-29 05:09 | 35 views

Hi All, Looking to move out of the dark ages from our 13yr old car to our first EV. We're currently honed in on getting a used Seal Performance via a novated lease which may require us to purchase interstate/sight unseen. Just wondering if anyone is able to recommend a service which provides EV checks pre sales, and what checks should be included (financial free, battery check, etc)? Also, likely a really dumb question but wondering what other things I need to check to ensure all the warranty registration, online access, etc are passed onto ourselves? Car tech has changed immensely since we were last in the market and just wanting to make sure we have everything covered.

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squirrel_crosswalk 2025-10-29 05:46

Edit - I'm wrong I am moderately, but not completely, certain that you don't get the fbt free benefit if it's used

Professional_Wave938 2025-10-29 05:56

Electric cars exemption | Australian Taxation Office https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/types-of-fringe-benefits/fbt-on-cars-other-vehicles-parking-and-tolls/electric-cars-exemption The first time the car was held and used after 1 July 2022. Any fully electric car qualifies after this date.

hadrian_afer 2025-10-29 05:59

ChatGpt is very good at providing a check list

Nicoloks 2025-10-29 07:10

I hadn't even considered that. Going from the link from the other user, as long as the EV was first held and used post 1st July 2022, we'll be fine for FBT. Think 2023 was the first year for the Seal anyway.

Nicoloks 2025-10-29 07:10

Thank you for this 👍

squirrel_crosswalk 2025-10-29 07:31

Thanks mate

Hot-Satisfaction1283 2025-10-29 22:48

Also, if you buy privately, you won't get the GST savings on the novated lease. So if you can, get one via a dealership as well.

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