The UK’s used car market returned to growth in the second quarter, with sales of used EVs rising particularly strongly as a result of more buyer choices and surging fuel prices.
The used car retail market continued its growth streak through May, defying the traditional bank holiday seasonal slowdown as electric vehicles and premium saloons propelled growth.
Used EV sales growth so far this month is leaving the UK market facing an unprecedented supply crunch for zero-emission cars, according to Indicata.
Sales of used electric cars soared to a new high in Q1 despite overall market stagnation, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal.
Demand for used EVs at dealers shot to record levels in September, Indicata has reported.
Nine out of 10 dealers (90%) say the used electric car sector needs an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests.
Sales of used BEVs rose again in early May to a new record high, latest Indicata data reveals.
The UK’s used car market started the year on a high with surging sales volumes and new records for electric vehicles.
Used buyer demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) is booming in January 2025, with the Toyota Prius hybrid being the standout model, Dealer Auction has reported.
Retail prices of used battery electric cars (BEVs) showed signs of recovery in early 2025, supported by increasing signs of price parity with ICE cars.
Trade-to-trade sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) on the Dealer Auction platform jumped by 64.9% in 2024.
Used electric vehicle sales have soared to record levels, BCA has reported.
Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) soared in Q3, outstripping the growth in the wider used car market.
Electric vehicles are selling faster than ICE vehicles while also outstripping them on Cap Live performance, according to digital remarketing firm Motom.
Demand for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) soared during the third quarter on the back of increased supplies and lower prices.
The UK used car market continues to bounce back strongly from a challenging 2022, supported by recovering production levels and surging demand for EVs.