Used Hybrids? They're Flying Off the Lot!
So, the used car market is crazy right now, and hybrid cars are totally leading the pack. I mean, seriously, they're selling faster than you can say "fuel efficiency." According to Auto Trader, a big name in the UK car scene, used hybrid cars in April 2025 were practically disappearing from dealerships. They spent an average of just 25 days on the lot – a full six days faster than in April 2021! That's a huge shift, and it shows people are really starting to prioritize fuel economy.
Hybrids: The Fastest Sellers Around
The numbers don't lie. Six out of the top ten fastest-selling used cars last April were hybrids. The Mercedes-Benz GLA petrol hybrid was the champ, selling in a ridiculously fast 6.5 days on average. The Vauxhall Grandland wasn't far behind, averaging seven days. It's not just a few specific models, either. Both full and mild hybrids are now selling as quickly as petrol cars, averaging a record-breaking 24 days on the market. That's the fastest month we've seen since 2017!
Prices are Dropping—Good News for Buyers
This increased demand isn't just about speed; something else interesting happened. The average price of used hybrids actually dropped by 11.5% in the last year! That put them at ÂŁ25,260 in March 2025, down from ÂŁ28,352 in March 2024. That's in contrast to the overall used car market, where the average price only went up by a modest 1.30% to ÂŁ16,915. So, if you're looking for a greener car, it looks like now might be a pretty good time to buy.
Global Market Hiccups? Absolutely.
While the UK is loving its hybrids, the global picture is a bit more complicated. Telemetry, a market research firm, predicted that escalating trade wars could really hit car sales in the US and Canada. They're forecasting a potential drop of 1.8 million vehicles this year, and a whole decade of stagnation. Those tariffs are driving up prices, making cars less affordable and potentially costing jobs in the industry. It's a bit of a mess, honestly.
The Future is Electric (Probably)
Despite the global challenges, the long-term outlook for electric vehicles (EVs) still looks pretty bright. Telemetry predicts that battery electric vehicles will be the most common type of car globally within the next ten years. But the used car market? That's going to keep changing based on what people want, how much things cost, and what's going on in the global economy. It's a wild ride, but understanding these trends is definitely key, whether you're buying or selling.
