Electrified models account for every place in Autotrader’s top 10 fastest selling used cars of July list.
The list marks the first time no petrol or diesel models have featured among the fastest sellers since Autotrader began tracking the rankings.
Marc Palmer, head of strategy and insights at Autotrader, said: “July’s data points to a used EV market that is continuing to move in the right direction. We’ve seen in the past how external shocks, including fuel price volatility linked to the conflict in the Middle East, can create short-term surges in electric interest, so it feels significant to see demand being sustained beyond that initial reaction.
“Buyers are recognising the affordability now available in the used EV market, while retailers have a clearer view of where demand is strongest and which stock is most likely to perform.
“When that balance is right, the right cars are turning quickly. For retailers, the key to success will be using data to stay agile, identify the right stock, and capitalise on one of the market’s strongest areas of demand.”
Electric models have dominated the fastest-selling rankings, accounting for eight of July’s top 10, double the number recorded in July 2025 when only four EVs featured.
Two petrol hybrids feature in the top 10, with the MG ZS (Petrol Hybrid, 1-3 years) taking the top spot, selling in just 13 days on average. The Toyota Yaris (Petrol Hybrid, 5-10 years), completed the list (20 days).
No pure electric models featuring in July’s slowest-selling top 10, which is made up predominantly of petrol and diesel models, alongside one petrol hybrid.
The overall average speed of sale across all fuel types stands at 30 days, in line with seasonal trends year-on-year.
The strongest performance is coming from the 3-5-year-old age cohort, which is emerging as a key opportunity for retailers.
Across all fuel types, these cars are selling in 28 days on average, but 3-5-year-old EVs are turning even faster (20 days). EV prices in this age cohort are now at parity with their petrol counterparts.
