The Ford Kuga was the fastest-selling used car last year, taking on average just 13 days to sell – twice as quickly as the 2023 average of 31 days.
This is according to new data released by Auto Trader.
It was the only Ford to make the top ten, with the other slots occupied by Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Audi and Skoda models.
Richard Walker, data and insight director at Auto Trader said: “Despite the turbulent economic and political backdrop of last year, consumer demand remained robust throughout, which is reflected in the rapid pace in which many used cars left retailers’ forecourts in 2023.
“With average retail values of used EVs falling around 20 percent last year, and with many models now at price parity with their traditionally fuelled counterparts, today’s used EV market is especially hot, and represents some great profit opportunities for retailers who follow the data closely.”
Fastest-selling used cars of 2023
- Ford Kuga (up to one year): 13 days to sell
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback (up to one year): 14 days
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon (3-5 years): 15 days
- Kia Niro EV (3-5 years): 16 days
- Kia Sportage (up to one year): 17 days
- Kia Niro hybrid (up to one year): 17 days
- Audi A3 (15 years+): 17.5 days
- Skoda Karoq (1-3 years): 17.5 days
- Audi e-tron (3-5 years): 18 days
- Mercedes-Benz GLA (up to one year): 18 days
Across all makes and models electric vehicles are currently the fastest-selling fuel type in the UK, taking an average of 36 days to sell, compared to 41 for petrol and 42 for diesel.
