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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Fowler

Surge in used EV sales powers used car market growth

The UK’s used car market saw a 5.5 per cent increase in sales in 2024 with a total of 7,643,180 vehicles changing hands.

A standout contributor to this growth was the surge in demand for pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs), which saw a remarkable 57.4 per cent rise, reaching 188,382 units and capturing a 2.5 per cent share of the market.

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