--- title: "UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 21st December 2024" date: 2024-12-21 url: https://marketcheck.uk/market-analysis/december-2024/uk-weekly-used-car-market-data-21st-december-2024 type: post description: "Stay ahead in the UK used car market with this week's data insights. Track price trends, dealer activity, and the growing electric vehicle segment." --- # UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 21st December 2024 Understanding trends in the used car market is essential for dealers, finance companies, and investors. This analysis presents key data points for the week ending 21st December 2024, covering both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) listings, pricing, and dealer activity. ### Used Car Market Overview The UK used car market remains active, with **621,158 ICE vehicle listings** from **10,501 dealers**. The average price for ICE vehicles stood at **£18,465**, with an average days-on-market (DOM) of **89 days**. ### Breakdown of ICE Listings by Price Bands The distribution of ICE vehicle listings by price bands shows the following: - **£0-£10K**: 184,516 listings - **£10K-£20K**: 239,598 listings - **£20K-£30K**: 113,917 listings - **£30K-£40K**: 38,677 listings - **£40K-£50K**: 14,647 listings - **£50K+**: 19,722 listings ![Breakdown of Used Car Listings by Price Bands](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_cars_price_band_volume.png) Most vehicles fall within the **£10,000-£20,000 range**, followed by the **£20,000-£30,000 bracket**, reflecting buyer demand for mid-range vehicles. ### Number of Dealers by Advert Volume (ICE) Dealer stock volumes are distributed as follows: - **0-100 listings**: 9,646 dealers - **101-250 listings**: 575 dealers - **251-500 listings**: 131 dealers - **500-1,000 listings**: 62 dealers - **1,000+ listings**: 55 dealers ![Number of Used Car Dealers by Advert Volumes](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_cars_inventory_volume_band.png) The majority of dealers hold **under 100 listings**, while larger dealerships continue to dominate the market with higher stock volumes. ### Analysis of the Top 100 ICE Dealers ![Top 100 Used Car Dealer Volume by Month](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_cars_top_100_dealers.png) The top 100 ICE dealers held **221,287 vehicle listings**, accounting for a substantial share of the market. These dealers listed vehicles at an average price of **£22,054**, notably higher than the market-wide average. ### Electric Used Car Market Overview The **electric used car market** continues to expand, with **84,942 EV listings** from **4,438 dealers**. The **average EV price** stands at **£26,707**, significantly above ICE vehicle averages. The **average DOM** for EVs was **69 days**, indicating faster sales compared to ICE vehicles. ### Breakdown of EV Listings by Price Bands - **£0-£10K**: 3,147 listings - **£10K-£20K**: 29,881 listings - **£20K-£30K**: 28,987 listings - **£30K-£40K**: 12,488 listings - **£40K-£50K**: 4,682 listings - **£50K+**: 4,776 listings ![Breakdown of Used EV Car Listings by Price Bands](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_ev_price_band_volume-1024x512.png) The majority of EVs are priced between **£10,000 and £30,000**, with a smaller but significant number in the **£50,000+ segment**, reflecting premium models in the market. ### Number of Dealers by Advert Volume (EV) EV dealership volumes show a similar pattern to ICE dealers: - **0-100 listings**: 4,220 dealers - **101-250 listings**: 82 dealers - **251-500 listings**: 23 dealers - **500-1,000 listings**: 13 dealers - **1,000+ listings**: 13 dealers ![Number of Used EV Car Dealers by Advert Volumes](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_ev_inventory_volume_band.png) The EV market remains highly fragmented, with a small number of high-volume dealerships. ### Analysis of the Top 100 EV Dealers ![Top 100 Used EV Car Dealer Volume by Month](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241221_ev_top_100_dealers.png) The top 100 EV dealers accounted for **51,756 listings**, pricing their vehicles at an average of **£26,877**. This suggests that larger EV dealers tend to stock higher-priced models. ### ICE vs EV Market Share Comparison - **ICE Listings**: 621,158 (86.33% of total market) - **EV Listings**: 84,942 (13.67% of total market) While ICE vehicles dominate the market, EVs continue to gain share. The price gap between ICE and EVs remains substantial, with EVs averaging **£26,707**, compared to **£18,465** for ICE vehicles. ### Top 10 Advertised EV Models - Toyota Yaris: 4,054 listings - Toyota C-HR: 2,999 listings - Kia Niro: 2,886 listings - Toyota Corolla: 2,667 listings - BMW 3 Series: 2,082 listings - Tesla Model 3: 1,966 listings - Ford Kuga: 1,878 listings - Hyundai Kona: 1,774 listings - Toyota RAV4: 1,658 listings - Hyundai Tucson: 1,616 listings The Toyota Yaris remains the most advertised EV model, with Tesla's Model 3 also ranking highly. For detailed market insights, data feeds, or custom reports, contact **Marketcheck UK**. 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