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Used BEV remain popular but retail prices continue to fall, reports June Indicata Market Watch
Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK held record levels in June, making up 6.39% of all used car sales, according to the latest Indicata Market Watch report. In the segment of cars aged under four years old, BEVs now represent more than 13% of total sales.
- BEVs remain at record levels of total UK used car sales
- BEVs now represent over 13% of sales in the <4 years-old market
- Second-half ZEV mandate activity expected to pressure used values further
Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK held record levels in June, making up 6.39% of all used car sales, according to the latest Indicata Market Watch report. In the segment of cars aged under four years old, BEVs now represent more than 13% of total sales.
However, that growth comes amid continued price pressure. The average retail price of used BEVs has now dropped to just 55.29% of the vehicle’s original new retail price — down from around 60% at the start of 2025. It’s the sharpest value decline of any fuel type this year.
The UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requires 28% of new car sales in 2025 to be zero-emission, but at the half-year point, new BEVs account for just 21.6% of sales. That shortfall means manufacturers are expected to push significantly more BEVs into the market in the second half of the year to avoid stiff financial penalties.
As a result, a growing influx of new zero-emission vehicles is likely to enter both the new and used markets, adding to the existing stock without a clear export outlet for surplus.
Despite concerns around pricing, BEVs remain among the fastest-selling vehicle types in the UK. In the under-4-years-old segment, the Jaguar I-PACE leads the way with a Market Days’ Supply (MDS) of just 22.4. The Tesla Model 3 and MG HS/EHS follow with an MDS of 25.7. MDS is calculated by dividing current stock by the average daily sales rate over the previous 45 days.
The UK-wide average MDS for BEVs has improved significantly to 46, down from 90 at the start of the year, which reflects a healthier supply-demand balance overall.
In terms of volume sales among cars under four years old, the Vauxhall Corsa continues to lead, followed by the Ford Puma and Kia Sportage, with the latter’s strong new car sales performance now being mirrored in the used market.
“Used BEV sales are still climbing, but it’s clear dealers are having to be more competitive on price to maintain that growth,” said Dean Merritt, Indicata UK’s head of sales. “What’s worrying is that supply is set to increase further, and values could come under even more pressure.”
“With rising volumes of nearly-new electric vehicles and limited demand growth, prices are vulnerable,” explained Merritt. “There’s still caution across the wholesale market about stocking the wrong BEV or too many at once.”
“We’re seeing more interest from our 2,000+ buyers in sourcing BEVs, but there’s still a nervousness about resale values and how quickly stock will turn. Managing pricing and inventory mix will be critical in the months ahead.”