February 2026 was the strongest month ever recorded for used electric vehicle transactions in the UK.
According to Marketcheck’s latest data, 22,381 used EVs were sold in February 2026, surpassing the previous record set in August 2025 at 22,200.
It said the figures underline the rapid expansion of the used EV market, with sales more than doubling in just two years.
In February 2024, a total of 10,343 used EVs were sold across the UK, meaning sales have risen by 100% plus over that period.
Alastair Campbell, Marketcheck UK, said: “February 2026 marks another major milestone for the UK’s used EV market, with the highest number of vehicles ever sold in a single month.
“What we’re seeing now is the second-hand EV market becoming firmly established. As more electric vehicles enter the used car pool and prices continue to become more competitive, demand from buyers is clearly accelerating.
“The effect on pump prices is not reflected in these figures, so next month’s analysis will be very interesting to see if increasing petrol & diesel costs create higher demand as the war in Iran continues to create uncertainty.”
