Overview
Hybrids were the only fuel type to post price gains in the U.K. used-car market in 2025 on Autorola’s MarketPlace, while petrol, diesel and EVs fell in value. Electrified vehicles (hybrids + EVs) also grew their share of sales, mainly at petrol’s expense, amid a year marked by softer consumer and wholesale confidence.
Average prices and annual changes
- Hybrids: £21,528, up 1.2% (+£269)
- Petrol: £14,959, down 4.3% (−£679)
- Diesel: £19,913, down 3.4% (−£711)
- EVs: £17,044, down 2.7% (−£477)
Market share shifts on MarketPlace
- Electrified total (HEV + EV): 22.1% (up from 17.7%)
- Hybrids: 16.7% (up from 14.5%)
- EVs: 5.4% (up from 3.2%)
- Petrol: 58.5% (down from 63.9%)
- Diesel: 19.3% (flat)
Age and mileage profiles
- Hybrids: 33 months; 22,302 miles
- Petrol: 41 months; 23,803 miles
- Diesel: 39 months; 34,387 miles
- EVs: 31 months; 19,490 miles (youngest/lowest mileage)
Context and commentary
Autorola UK’s Neil Frost said typical tight-supply price support didn’t materialize due to economic headwinds that dampened confidence, keeping sales subdued and values mostly flat-to-down. He characterized the sector as “stable, not strong,” and noted more used stock is expected to return in 2026, which could reshape pricing depending on demand.
What it means
- Hybrids sustained demand and achieved a modest price rise, ending with the highest average price among fuel types.
- EVs limited losses and gained share; they were the youngest and least-driven cohort.
- Petrol saw the largest price drop and a notable share loss, though it remained the majority of volume.
- Diesel’s share was steady but recorded a significant price decline and the highest average mileage.
Notes on the data
Findings reflect activity on Autorola’s MarketPlace online wholesale platform, focusing on average prices, ages, mileages and fuel-type shares (no volumes, days-to-sell or regional splits). Motor Trader reported the review on Jan. 16.
