Used electric cars are no longer the niche choice they once were, with sales hitting a new record as buyers look for more affordable ways into EV ownership.
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 86,943 used battery electric cars changed hands in the first three months of 2026. That is up 32 per cent on the same period last year and means EVs now account for 4.3 per cent of all used car sales, or nearly one in every 23 purchases.
That may still leave petrol and diesel doing most of the heavy lifting, but it is another sign that the electric car market is starting to mature. And, after years of new EV launches, discounts and incentives, more battery-powered cars are now reaching their second, third and fourth owners.
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