Used electric car sales hit record high in the UK


02/12/2025

The British Association of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed information regarding the sales of pre-owned vehicles in the nation for 2024.



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The complete market for these vehicles in Britain grew by 5.5% at the end of last year, with total sales in 2024 reaching 7.643 million. Most of the cars sold feature gasoline internal combustion engines (4.367 million), followed by diesels (2.674 million) in second place, hybrids (306.1 thousand) in third, and electric vehicles (188.4 thousand) in fourth.

This sector experienced the highest sales increase, rising 57.4% in 2023, setting a new record for the UK.

The association observes that the rise in the actions of used car sellers and buyers in Britain is due to a growth in the variety and accessibility of vehicles in the nation. Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, and VW Golf were the top-selling models in the used car market. Included in the top 10 were the Ford Focus, BMW 3 Series, VW Polo, Vauxhall Astra, Mini, Nissan Qashqai, and BMW 1 Series.

source: ft.com