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UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 13th December 2025
Understanding the shifts and patterns in the UK used car market and electric used car market is paramount for all car dealers. These observed patterns can amplify decisive strategies, allowing dealers to plan for growth meticulously. Let’s analyse the data around both these market sectors for the week ending 20th December 2025, using critical automotive market insights from Marketcheck UK.
Used Car Market: Traditional Combustion Engine Vehicles
As of 20th December, the market saw a total of 636,683 used internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) listings, an increase from the previous week’s total of 635,044 listings. These listings are from a total of 10,639 dealers for the week.
The majority of these listings fell within the £10,000 – £20,000 price band. The average ICE car price averaged at £18,989, with a negligible increase from £18,972 the previous week.
When diving into dealership volumes, a majority of dealers listed between 0 to 100 vehicles. This distribution reflects the well-established nature of the ICE used car market.
Comparison: ICE vs EV
Comparing the top 100 dealerships by listing volume for both ICE and the electric used car market yields interesting comparisons. The top 100 ICE dealers accounted for 15.5% of total listings, with an average price slightly higher than the market average.
On the other hand, the top 100 dealers in the electric used car market accounted for 12.1% of total listings. However, average prices listed by these top 100 electric car dealers (£25,502) were significantly higher than the top ICE car dealers (£22,707).
Electric Used Car Market’s Rise
Concurrently, the electric used car market is also expanding. The market saw a total of 43,424 electric vehicles (EV) listed by 2,896 dealers for the week — demonstrating a significant shift in buying patterns.
The majority of EV listings ranged within the £10,000 – £20,000 price band. The expanding diversity in pricing showcases the growth in this market, accommodating a variety of vehicles for different consumers.
Similar to ICE dealership volume, the majority of EV dealers also listed between 0 to 100 vehicles — indicative of the relative novelty in this market compared to ICE vehicles.
Electric vehicles are progressively gaining a larger share of the used car market. Today, they make up 6.82% of the total used car market — a slight increase from the previous week’s 6.56%. With average prices of £25,018.43, EVs are significantly more costly than ICE vehicles, which has an average price of £18,543.57.
Top Electric Car Dealership Insights
An analysis of the top dealerships reveals some fascinating insights. For example, the top 100 dealerships — listing cars slightly above the market average — accounted for 12.1% of the entire EV listings, a decrease from last week’s 13.1%.
The top three EV models for this week were the Tesla Model 3 with 2,327 listings, the Tesla Model Y with 1,265 listings, and the Nissan Leaf with 1,152 listings. This information is vital to dealers, providing insights into current customer preferences.
Observing these trends and patterns in the UK used car market can help stakeholders make knowledgeable decisions. Armed with the right data, they cultivate growth strategies and stay ahead in this dynamic sector.
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