--- title: "UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 7th December 2024" date: 2024-12-07 url: https://marketcheck.uk/market-analysis/december-2024/uk-weekly-used-car-market-data-7th-december-2024 type: post description: "Get the latest insights into the UK used car market. See key trends in ICE and electric vehicle listings, dealer volumes, and pricing shifts." --- # UK Weekly Used Car Market Data – 7th December 2024 Understanding the used car market helps automotive businesses refine their strategies and stay ahead. This week's analysis looks at the latest UK car price trends, comparing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric used cars (EVs). The data reveals key shifts in dealer listings, pricing, and stock distribution. ### Used Car Market Overview (ICE) For the week ending 7th December 2024, a total of **611,830** used ICE vehicles were listed by **10,504** dealers across **14,421** rooftops. The average days on market remained stable at **87 days**, while the average listing price stood at **£18,328**. #### Breakdown of Listings by Price Bands - **£0 - £10,000**: 184,901 listings - **£10,000 - £20,000**: 235,083 listings - **£20,000 - £30,000**: 110,852 listings - **£30,000 - £40,000**: 37,825 listings - **£40,000 - £50,000**: 14,146 listings - **£50,000+**: 18,953 listings ![Breakdown of Used Car Listings by Price Bands](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_cars_price_band_volume-1024x512.png) The largest segment remains the **£10,000 - £20,000** price range, accounting for around 38.4% of all ICE vehicle listings. Premium-priced vehicles above **£50,000** represent a smaller portion at just **3.1%**. ### Dealer Advert Volumes Stock distribution across dealers remains consistent, with the majority listing **0-100 vehicles**: - **0-100 vehicles**: 9,658 dealers - **101-250 vehicles**: 569 dealers - **251-500 vehicles**: 121 dealers - **500-1,000 vehicles**: 69 dealers - **1,000+ vehicles**: 52 dealers ![Number of Used Car Dealers by Advert Volumes](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_cars_inventory_volume_band.png) This reflects the dominance of smaller independent dealerships, with only a limited number of high-volume dealers handling over 1,000 ICE car listings. ### Top 100 Dealers by Volume ![Top 100 Used Car Dealer Volume by Month](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_cars_top_100_dealers.png) The **top 100 dealers** accounted for **217,303** listings, maintaining an average stock age of **55 days**. The average price within this group stood at **£22,006**, higher than the overall ICE market average. Outside of these top dealers, **394,527** vehicles were listed with a similar average age of **104 days** and a lower price of **£16,287**. ### Electric Used Car Market Overview (EV) For the same period, **80,059** used EVs were listed by **4,404** dealers across **7,668** rooftops. The average days on market for EVs was **66 days**, reflecting faster turnover compared to ICE vehicles. The average EV price stood at **£26,659**, significantly higher than ICE vehicles. #### Breakdown of EV Listings by Price Bands - **£0 - £10,000**: 3,053 listings - **£10,000 - £20,000**: 27,816 listings - **£20,000 - £30,000**: 27,471 listings - **£30,000 - £40,000**: 11,943 listings - **£40,000 - £50,000**: 4,371 listings - **£50,000+**: 4,347 listings ![Breakdown of Used EV Car Listings by Price Bands](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_ev_price_band_volume-1024x512.png) Most EVs fall into the **£10,000 - £20,000** and **£20,000 - £30,000** brackets, similar to the ICE market, though higher-priced EVs make up a larger share of total listings. ### Dealer Advert Volumes EV dealer distribution remains similar to ICE, with most stocking **0-100 vehicles**: - **0-100 vehicles**: 4,347 dealers - **101-250 vehicles**: 417 dealers - **251-500 vehicles**: 79 dealers - **500-1,000 vehicles**: 24 dealers - **1,000+ vehicles**: 12 dealers ![Number of Used EV Car Dealers by Advert Volumes](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_ev_inventory_volume_band.png) ### Top 100 EV Dealers by Volume ![Top 100 Used EV Car Dealer Volume by Month](https://marketcheck.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241207_ev_top_100_dealers.png) The **top 100 EV dealers** held **48,767** listings, with an average stock age of **54 days**. Their average price was **£27,052**, higher than the overall EV market average. Outside this group, **31,292** listings had a longer market duration of **84 days** and a lower price of **£26,039**. ### EV vs ICE Market Share and Pricing - **EV share of total used market**: **13.09%** - **ICE share of total used market**: **86.91%** - **Average price of EVs**: **£26,659** - **Average price of ICE vehicles**: **£17,069** Electric vehicles continue to hold a small but growing share of the used car market. While ICE vehicles still dominate listings, the higher average price and faster turnover of EVs indicate sustained demand. ### Most Advertised Used Car Models (All Fuel Types) The top advertised models last week were: 1. **Toyota Yaris** - 4,069 listings 2. **Toyota C-HR** - 2,980 listings 3. **KIA Niro** - 2,849 listings 4. **Toyota Corolla** - 2,592 listings 5. **BMW 3 Series** - 1,983 listings 6. **Ford Kuga** - 1,807 listings 7. **Hyundai Kona** - 1,739 listings 8. **Toyota RAV4** - 1,707 listings 9. **Tesla Model 3** - 1,704 listings 10. **Hyundai Tucson** - 1,566 listings These insights help businesses track demand shifts in the used car market. Dealers and investors looking to capitalise on these trends can leverage Marketcheck UK's data tools for informed decision-making. Next week: [14th December](https://marketcheck.uk/market-analysis/december-2024/uk-weekly-used-car-market-data-14th-december-2024) | Previous month: [November 2024](https://marketcheck.uk/market-analysis/november-2024/uk-monthly-used-car-market-data-november-2024)