The MINI Electric Countryman was the slowest-selling used car in 2025, according to Autotrader, taking 128.5 days to sell.
Used models left retailers’ forecourts at a near record pace in 2025, selling a day slower than in 2024 (30 days), but a day faster than 2023 (32 days).
Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insight at Autotrader, said: “As ever, the evolving landscape in the used car market offers a significant opportunity for retailers who take a data-led approach. By closely tracking the market trends and nuances, retailers can ensure their forecourts align with those segments that offer the best margin opportunities – notably the 3-5 and 5-10-year-old vehicles.
“The strong performance of used electric vehicles, both in terms of speed to sell and consumer demand, further highlights the importance of staying ahead of market shifts.
“Although these changes will present challenges in 2026, those who harness real-time data will be well placed to respond quickly and maximise the potential in this dynamic market.”
The Peugeot E-208 (up to 1 year, electric) was the UK’s fastest-selling used car of 2025 (17 days).
In Q1 EVs sold three days slower than petrol models, but by Q4, they were selling in just 27 days, far outpacing the market and their petrol counterparts (32 days).
It reflects the very strong levels of consumer demand for used EVs on Autotrader, which increased 28% year-on-year in 2025.
Overall speed of sale has eased slightly into the New Year but remains consistent with seasonal trends, with the average used car currently taking around 42 days to sell in January to date.
This is a day slower than the same period last year, and a week slower than in December (35).
Used petrol and diesel cars are selling at the same pace as the wider market, used EVs are selling five days faster (37). Those aged 3-5-years old are selling in 34 days.
