UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 27th December 2025
In the world of the used car market, understanding shifts, observing patterns and knowing market trends is key. The UK used car market, a hub of activities, experienced yet another interesting week showing fascinating trends not only in the conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) market, but also in the electric used car market (EV). Here’s a deep dive into the UK car price trends and a load of automotive market insights.
The Startling Rise of Electric Cars
An evident shifting trend towards electric cars in the used car market has been the talk of the industry for a while. For the week ending 27th December 2025, the market experienced a listing of 43,533 used electric vehicles (EV). This impressive significant margin was spread amongst 2,879 dealers.
The graph above details the EV’s price band volumes. A large fraction of the listed EVs were priced in the £10,000 – £20,000 bracket, followed closely by those ranging in the £20,000 – £30,000 margin. Interestingly, there were also used luxury EV models pricing above £50,000 illustrating a diversifying market.
The Inventory Volume in the EV Market
Delving into the dealership volumes provides an interesting perspective within the electric used car market. The amount of EV listings by dealers was mostly within the range of 0-100 vehicles, indicating the growth of this segment.
Compare and contrast this with the conventional ICE vehicle market, which showed a more balanced listing volume, reflecting the maturity and deep entrenchment of ICE vehicles in the market.
The ICE Conventional Vehicle Market
On the other hand, a substantially different tale is told by ICE. They saw listings of an impressive 623,425 used ICE vehicles by 10,607 dealers for the same period. The average price (£19,030) of listed ICE vehicles, however, falls short compared to that of EV listings (£24,915).
Reflecting on the price band volumes of ICE vehicles, a similar pattern becomes clear. Majority of vehicles fall within the £10,000 – £20,000 range, a trend similar to the EV market.
Dealer Volume Comparison
Examining the breakdown of dealer volumes in the market is an insightful exercise.
As shown in the graph above, the ICE vehicle listing volumes are more balanced amongst dealers, showing the deep-rooted nature of the ICE market populated by dealerships of different capacities.
Top 100 Dealers: ICE vs EV
Providing an interesting contrast, the report shows an analysis of the top 100 dealerships by listing volumes for both EV and ICE vehicles.
Among EVs, the top 100 listed dealers accounted for 28,616 listings, with an average price that is slightly above the market average.
In contrast, the top 100 ICE dealers contributed to 238,503 listings – the average price of vehicles in these dealerships is also marginally above the market average.
Through a detailed examination of UK’s used car market data, it can be seen that the industry experienced significant developments, particularly in the EV segment, revolutionising the UK’s automotive scene. The insights provided here are imperative for businesses in the automotive sector, equipping them with relevant knowledge to steer their strategies for future growth. Keep tuned in with Marketcheck UK for more such insights as we constantly track and analyse these trends every week.