Hybrids dominate Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review
Hybrids dominated the latest Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review, with average sold prices rising five per cent to £17,766 last month.
This is the highest level recorded in more than a year.
Meanwhile, the average age of AFVs fell from 4.4 to 4.2 years old, with mileage also dropping from 36,129 to 33,980.
Analysis found that hybrids continued to dominate sales, with only one electric car featuring in the top 10 charts – the Peugeot E-208.
But the best-performing trade-to-trade AFV model in February was the hybrid Hyundai Tucson, which more than doubled its January volume sold. The Tuscon previously topped the overall 2024 chart and the January 2025 chart.
Dealer Auction’s marketplace director, Kieran TeeBoon said: “It’s encouraging to see February following the lead of a strong January. Last month, I said the key to long-term success for the used market will be seeing younger and lower mileage stock, and February certainly delivered on this. Vehicles that are younger and carry fewer miles might be what tips the scales in terms of attracting AFV-curious drivers.”
He concluded: “February was a strong month for preowned AFVs and it will be interesting to see if this is sustained in the coming months. Many dealers are pushing new EVs due to the change in VED rates from April, so it will be interesting to see if this results in an influx of younger, lower-mileage EVs or hybrids on the trade scene, as drivers look to upgrade before the deadline.”
