UK used electric vehicle sales hit record last year as prices fell Secondhand market thrived as sales of new EVs also reached highest levels to date, SMMT trade body says.
James Hosking, the managing director of AA Cars, said: “The used car market is on a roll … With more electric and hybrid vehicles entering the secondhand market, buyers now have a wider selection than ever, helping to drive demand.
A record number of used electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the UK last year, as prices eased and the choice of cars widened, according to industry data.
Walker said: “With 80% of car sales taking place on the secondhand market, it has a vital role to play if millions of UK households are to access the £1,600 in annual savings that can come from owning an EV.
Under the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in the UK will be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035.
