Auto Trader says used EV share of enquiries rises to 25.8% as diesel drops to 3.2%

By Public Technologies
  • AutoTrader analysis showed used EVs gained share of buyer interest as diesel hit almost £2 a litre.
  • EV share of enquiries for used cars up to five years old rose to 25.8% on Sept. 27 from 20.0% on Aug. 28.
  • Diesel share of enquiries fell to 3.2% from 6.6% over the same period.
  • EV share of advert views increased to 22.6% from 19.4%; diesel slipped to 4.5% from 5.1%.
  • Average used diesel took 34 days to sell in September; average used EV took 28 days; 3-5-year-old EVs took 25 days.


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