UK Weekly Used Car Market Data –13th December 2025
Trends and behaviours in the used car market, particularly in the UK, are typically quite complex and multidimensional with varying factors contributing to fluctuations and patterns. As a data-driven service-provider, Marketcheck is keen on providing valuable market insights into these trends to businesses in and around the UK automotive industry, with a closer focus on the electric used car market.
Let’s span through the recent market insights and find out what these patterns tell us.
The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Scenario
Here, we look deeply into the findings of the traditional used car market. With a total of 10,657 dealers and 635,044 listings for the week ending 13th December. The average price for ICE used cars was reported at £18,972. Structuring the data out, we get an interesting spread in price bands that the listings fall into.
The above graph spots this demographic, showing a majority of listed ICE cars within the £10,000 – £20,000 range followed by a sizable number in the £20,000 – £30,000 range. A pattern closer to uniformity emerges, reflecting the robust and long-standing nature of this market sector.
When it comes to dealership volumes, it becomes increasingly clear that used ICE car market is well spread and balanced.
The ICE market welcomes dealers of varying capacities, reinforcing its established state. The top 100 dealers accounted for a considerable volume of listings, adding to the market’s stability.
The Changing Current of the Electric Used Car Market
Turning the gaze over to the electric car market, for the same period, we find a total of 2,887 electric car dealers, totalling at 41,678 listings. In comparison to ICE cars, this market is just about getting warmed up. The average selling price stood at £25,284, showing a marked lead over ICE vehicles in terms of pricing.
Quantifying the figures, we find a quite dissimilar spread when we extrapolate these listings onto different price bands.
The volume, invitingly, spans across a wide range of price bands, underlining the increased diversity of models and makes of EVs now available in the used car market. The distribution leans more toward the £10,000 – £20,000 range, but dealers aren’t shying away from listing EVs in other price brackets as well.
In relation to dealership volumes, the recent data presents a vivid contrast.
Contrary to ICE cars, the figures for EV sales are edging higher but still show a lot of room for growth, indicating the relative novelty of this sector.
Comparison: ICE vs EV
Studying these trends, graphs and numbers, it becomes patently clear that the dynamics of the used car market are shifting radically. While traditional ICE vehicles still make up the bulk of the market, there’s a clear and growing trend toward EVs.
Notably, the average selling price for EVs (£25,284) is well above that for ICE vehicles (£18,972), suggesting that electric cars are increasingly being viewed as a valuable and viable purchase for UK motorists. Part of this drive could be attributed to the intensified focus on environment-friendly vehicles and sustainable driving.
The listing numbers and dealer volumes also show that the market is starting to accept and accommodate electric cars in its everyday dealings. Moreover, the diversity in EV makes and models, together with their price bands, is an indicator of the growth of this market, ready to house vehicles of various categories to match different customer needs.
For automotive businesses, paying heed to these trends and building strategies around them could prove beneficial for future performance. For deeper insights and data-driven assistance, feel free to get in touch with us here at Marketcheck – your partner in optimized automotive inventory.