Industry Update The UK used-EV market moved decisively into positive price growth in July 2026. Auto Trader reported that like-for-like used EV prices rose 3.3% year on year to an average asking price of £24,946, the strongest annual growth it had recorded for the segment. Demand remained robust at 13.9% above the prior year, while supply rose 5.7%. Used EVs sold in an average of 25 days, four days faster than a year earlier and about five days faster than petrol cars. The strongest pricing came from three- to five-year-old EVs, where values increased 10.2% year on year. Higher fuel costs, improving EV affordability and stronger buyer confidence were cited as important supporting factors. Key Numbers Average used EV asking price: £24,946. Like-for-like price growth: +3.3% year on year. Used EV demand: +13.9% year on year. Average selling time: 25 days. Business Implication The UK market shows that used EVs can shift from depreciation pressure to price recovery when affordability and running-cost economics improve. Retailers should watch age bands closely, as three- to five-year-old vehicles are currently showing particularly strong value behaviour.