Used Truck Marketplace¶
The Used Truck Marketplace in VoltFracht enables player-to-player (P2P) vehicle trading. Dispatchers can list used e-trucks for sale to other companies or purchase pre-owned fleet models to expand their operations at lower costs compared to brand-new showroom prices.
1. Access Requirements & Slot Management¶
P2P vehicle trading is subject to specific unlock gates and fleet slot rules:
- Level 3 Access Gate: P2P trading on the marketplace unlocks when a company reaches Level 3. Below Level 3, players can purchase new models from the showroom or use instant sell (Sofortverkauf), but cannot list or buy vehicles from other players.
- Slot Liberation Upon Listing: As soon as a vehicle is listed on the marketplace, its active depot slot is immediately freed up. This allows companies to purchase or activate replacement trucks without waiting for the listing to sell.
- Direct Purchase to Hall: Buyers can purchase used vehicles directly into The Hall if active depot slots are currently full.
- Expired Listing Handling: Offers remain active on the market for 7 days. If an offer expires without selling, the owner can re-list it with an adjusted price or execute an instant sell. If active depot slots are full, returning the truck directly to the active depot remains disabled until capacity opens up.
2. Anti-Abuse Price Capping & Trading Limits¶
To prevent multi-account exploitation, artificial wealth transfers, and cash funneling, VoltFracht enforces strict anti-abuse parameters on all marketplace transactions:
| Security Rule | Mechanism | Gameplay Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range Cap | Minimum: Current Instant-Sell Value Maximum: 1.2× New Vehicle Price |
Prevents listing trucks at fantasy prices (e.g., 10× new price) to transfer money between accounts. |
| Partner Trade Cap | Maximum 3 transactions per day between the same two companies | Prevents rapid buy-and-burn cycling between main and alt accounts. |
| Level Gate | Company Level 3 required for P2P market access | Prevents newly created throwaway accounts from trading immediately. |
3. Instant Sell vs. Player Trading¶
Dispatchers have two distinct methods for liquidating fleet assets:
Instant Sell (Sofortverkauf)¶
- Availability: Unlocked at all levels directly from the Depot or Hall.
- Valuation: Payout is calculated dynamically based on vehicle mileage, battery degradation, and model class.
- Speed: Instant cash settlement directly into company funds without listing delays.
P2P Marketplace Sale¶
- Availability: Requires Level 3 company progression.
- Valuation: Seller manually sets the asking price within the dynamic price bounds (between instant-sell value and 1.2× new price).
- Flexibility: Useful for trading rare collector vehicles (such as the Early Bird 7S or limited event trucks) whose market value exceeds standard depreciation curves.