Read on to find out how the used car market shifted in Q4 2025 and which models were most in demand.
We’re also seeing signs that demand for electrified vehicles is becoming more resilient. With more models available at lower price points, buyers who were previously priced out of EV ownership are now actively entering the market. This helped nearly half of the most-searched-for electrified cars rise in value over the quarter, even as the overall average price continued to edge lower. As choice improves and charging anxiety continues to subside, this gradual stabilisation should continue. In contrast, petrol and diesel prices fell more sharply in Q4. Part of this reflects a seasonal surge in supply following the September plate change, which brings a higher volume of part-exchange and fleet returns into the used market. Buyers are also becoming more cost-conscious as running costs, insurance premiums and clean-air zone policies shape decision-making. Combined, these factors put more downward pressure on prices for traditionally fuelled cars than we saw in the electrified market.
The overall trend points to a more affordable second-hand market across all fuel types, which is good news for motorists. For EVs in particular, stabilising prices and greater availability are lowering the barriers to entry and helping more drivers consider a switch. As always, buyers should take the time to research condition, running costs and history - and tools like the AA Cars History Check and AA Vehicle Inspection remain important for giving motorists confidence in their purchase.
AA Cars Managing Director
Read bioFord Fiestas are proving highly sought after, since Ford ceased production in 2023. With second- hand prices falling 8.2% in Q4 compared to Q3, Fiestas were the most searched-for petrol car on the AA Cars platform in the final three months of 2025. Other cars offering good value for money include the Hyundai i10, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, and Nissan Micra, with average prices down 14.1%, 9.3% and 8.5% in the final three months of the year respectively.
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The average cost of the top 20 most searched for EVs and hybrids on AA Cars dropped by 1.5% to £16,826 from £17,085 in Q4 2025. Prices were also down 9.3% year-on-year. The biggest fallers in Q4 include the Hyundai Ioniq (-18.7%), Hyundai Tucson (-6%) Nissan Qashqai (-5.9%) and Nissan Leaf (-5.5%). Although average prices continued to fall, the pace of decline has slowed from the 3.7% drop seen in Q3 - and nearly half of the most-searched cars actually recorded price increases. The Toyota Yaris (hybrid), which remains the most searched-for EV or hybrid on the AA Cars platform, increased in price by 3.7% over the past quarter, while the fully electric Tesla Model 3 and Renault Zoe saw average prices rise 0.5% and 1.4% respectively. The biggest fallers among the top 20 over the past year, include the Nissan Leaf, which has plummeted nearly 40% in value since the final quarter of 2024, with the Ford Puma (hybrid) and Renault Zoe are down 24.3% and 21.4% respectively.
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