What should happen to app access when a used EV changes owner?
Connected services can remain associated with an earlier owner. What handover checks should be agreed without sharing passwords or account credentials?
EVVerity explains
A closer look
Use the manufacturer’s transfer process
Ask the seller and manufacturer to complete the official ownership and account transfer for that vehicle. Confirm keys, authorised drivers and connected-service access through the supported process. Do not accept the seller’s password as a substitute for a proper transfer.
Verify access after handover
Check that your own account has the expected functions and that old access has been removed where the system supports it. Subscription features and regional availability may differ from the seller’s setup. Keep registration documents and identity checks within the official process, away from public posts.
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