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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Fowler

Used electric car sales soar 45 per cent in 2025 as total market grows

Used EVs saw a huge sales jump in 2025, while black remains the most popular used car colour - (Nissan)

Used electric car sales helped push total secondhand sales to a third consecutive year of growth, with 7,807,872 cars being bought and sold in the UK in 2025.

EVs accounted for a new high of 274,815 sales, with buyers taking advantage of ever more affordable prices and confidence over the proven longevity of used electric cars and their batteries.

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