British Car Auctions (BCA) has reported that it recorded its highest-ever volume of electric vehicle (EV) sales during the first full trading week of 2025, with nearly 1,000 units sold.
This reflects the ongoing positive sales trends for EVs observed by BCA throughout 2024 and highlights a strong start to the New Year in the used vehicle market, the digital B2B used car marketplace said.
Last year, more than 3,000 different buyers purchased EVs from BCA, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous year.
The company is on track to sell over 40,000 units in the next 12 months as the EV market continues to expand.
The growing demand is attributed to the increasing confidence in purchasing EVs and their perceived value, often comparable to or cheaper than internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that used EV retail sales began positively in the New Year, with rising consumer interest.
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BCA added that the volume of EVs entering the remarketing sector is approximately doubling annually.
With the UK Department for Transport’s announcement of increased Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets from 22% to 28% this year, used EV returns are expected to rise.
BCA COO Stuart Pearson said: “EV volumes in our online auctions continue to grow significantly year-on-year and we continue to invest and refine the remarketing process to drive optimal value in this sector. Whilst the remarketing basics remain relevant regardless of fuel or vehicle type, in this sector in particular, ensuring that customers have all of the available information when buying or selling will help to drive the best results.
“A record broken in the first full trading week of the year certainly sets the tone for trading and provides credibility to the belief that customer perception of used EVs is changing for the good. With returns expected to lift significantly this year, we continue to invest in the infrastructure and supporting services to create the best possible wholesale market for used EVs.”
BCA said it is actively supporting the EV sector by introducing new products and services.
In October, the company launched Battery Health Grading, which provides a detailed analysis tool for assessing battery health in used EVs.
During the 2024 Christmas and New Year period, the BCA reported its “busiest trading period on record,” with a more than 7% increase in sold volumes compared to the previous year.
The online auctions held from 27 to 31 December attracted over 6,000 customers.
