Used EV sales overtake diesels for first time as prices continue to fall
- 15 September 2025
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EVs now account for more used car sales than diesels as prices continue to fall, new figures from Cinch reveal. The data shows that 16% of Cinch’s total
EVs now account for more used car sales than diesels as prices continue to fall, new figures from Cinch reveal.
The data shows that 16% of Cinch’s total sales in August 2025 were electric cars, while diesels accounted for 13%. This is in stark contrast to August 2024, when EVs made up just 10% of all sales and diesels accounted for 19%.
Abhishek Sampat, head of electric vehicles at the online used car giant, said: “EVs used to be a relatively niche choice in the used car market, but not anymore. One in every six cars we sell is now an EV, and the uptake is growing each month.
“We sold 66 different EV models in August – up from 47 during the same period in 2024. The variety of vehicles now available – from family-friendly SUVs to small, affordable hatchbacks – is being driven by consumer demand.”
Cinch said the arrival of more choice, including new brands such as BYD and Omoda, coupled with more traditional brands pivoting production to electric, was driving demand for used EVs as with new models.
But the continued fall in prices is also a significant factor.
Despite increased levels of inflation during the last 12 months, the average price of an EV on Cinch fell by 3% to just under £16,000.
The cheapest EV sold on Cinch in August 2025 was a £7,000 Smart Forfour, while the most expensive was a Porsche Taycan at just over £51,000.
Sampat said the continued fall was driven by lots of new models launching at the value end of the market.
“In fact, the average sold price of an EV on Cinch during August 2025 was actually 4% cheaper than the average price of a diesel.”
Cinch, part of Constellation Automotive Group alongside BCA, has also revealed its top-selling EVs so far in 2025.
Top 10 selling EVs on Cinch (Jan-Aug 2025):
Tesla Model 3
Nissan Leaf
Mini Hatchback
Vauxhall Corsa-E
Kia e-Niro
Volkswagen ID.3
Hyundai Kona
Renault Zoe
Vauxhall Mokka-e
Jaguar I-Pace
Cinch also announced its fastest-selling EVs so far in 2025, showing that EVs are also stealing a march on traditionally fuelled cars here. In August 2025, EVs sold at a rate 43% faster than diesels and 29% faster than petrol cars on Cinch.
Top 10 fastest-selling EVs on Cinch (Jan-Aug 2025):
Škoda Enyaq IV
Renault Zoe
MG ZS EV
Citroën ë-C4
Hyundai Kona
Kia e-Niro
Mini Hatchback
Peugeot E-2008
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model 3
