Slowest-Selling Second-Hand Cars Revealed, EVs Struggle to Find Buyers

A recent analysis by AutoTrader has identified the slowest-selling used cars in the UK, with three fully electric vehicles making it into the top 10. The Fiat 500e, Volkswagen ID.3, and Volkswagen ID.5 were among the most challenging models to sell, taking an average of around three months to change hands. The data raises concerns about the transition to electric vehicles in the UK, as Plug-in hybrid vehicles also accounted for three positions in the top 10. In contrast, only one EV, the Jaguar I-Pace, made it onto AutoTrader’s list of the top 10 fastest-selling cars, ranking fifth. The BMW M2 Coupe emerged as the overall slowest-selling used car, with models up to one year old taking a staggering 104 days to find new owners. BMW had a second vehicle in the top 10 with the 2 Series Active Tourer Petrol Plug-In Hybrid, while the Volkswagen ID.5 SUV and Audi Q5 Petrol Plug-In Hybrid also faced sluggish sales. Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport, MG HS SUV Plug-In Hybrid, Ford Mondeo Hatchback, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class rounded out the top 10. The data suggests that petrol models are currently selling faster than any other fuel type in the used car market, while the average speed of sale for hybrids and diesel vehicles has declined. EVs have seen a slight improvement in their average sale time, but they still lag behind petrol models.

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