Used EV sales surged to new record in 2025

Michael Holder
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While used petrol and diesel cars continue to dominate the market, sales of pre-owned EVs are growing fast

More than 770,000 used electric or hybrid cars changed hands in the UK last year, as sales of pre-owned battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid passenger cars grew by more than 30 per cent. The...

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