The SMMT reported that the number of used electric vehicles sold between January and March reached an all-time high, driven by increased choice, discounting, and government incentives for new electric cars. The overall used car market was virtually flat in the first quarter, with a slight decline in transactions, but used electric vehicles experienced a 32 per cent increase in sales.
The rising cost of filling up has triggered a 32 per cent increase in sales of used electric cars , setting a new record for second-hand EV transactions, market figures show.
Some 86,943 electric vehicles changed hands between the start of January and the end of March - the most in a quarter since records began - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Used hybrids, which can run temporarily on electric power for short bursts, also saw a record spike in demand as motorists considered greener options to swerve visits to filling stations while prices surged.
Some 128,000 second-hand examples of self-charging hybrids changed hands in the opening quarter of the year - around 28 per cent more than in the same period in 2025
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