How much is a used electric car?
AA Cars, the AA's used car marketplace, tracks the average advertised price of the electric models drivers search for most. In the third quarter of 2026 (July to September), the cheapest of the 20 were the Citroën Ami quadricycle at £5,420, the Smart Forfour at £6,928 and the Renault Zoe at £8,255.
| Rank | Model | Average price, Q3 2026 | vs a year ago | vs Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Leaf | £8,693 | −0.4% | +6.7% |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 | £19,295 | +5.0% | +7.0% |
| 3 | Renault Zoe | £8,255 | +3.2% | −0.3% |
| 4 | Jaguar I-Pace | £18,378 | −11.4% | −1.4% |
| 5 | Kia Niro | £16,372 | +7.4% | +4.0% |
| 6 | Tesla Model Y | £25,105 | −2.0% | +5.0% |
| 7 | Hyundai Kona | £15,180 | −3.5% | +0.7% |
| 8 | MG ZS | £12,183 | −0.4% | +3.5% |
| 9 | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | £40,327 | +0.1% | +2.3% |
| 10 | Skoda Enyaq | £22,548 | +10.6% | +0.2% |
| 11 | Volkswagen ID.3 | £15,834 | +8.4% | +5.5% |
| 12 | Vauxhall Mokka Electric | £12,438 | −11.1% | −2.8% |
| 13 | Porsche Taycan | £53,869 | −5.5% | +1.1% |
| 14 | Renault Kangoo | £8,862 | −5.1% | +1.8% |
| 15 | BMW i3 | £11,649 | −1.5% | +0.1% |
| 16 | Peugeot e-2008 | £12,685 | −3.1% | +3.1% |
| 17 | Citroën Ami | £5,420 | −10.6% | −8.3% |
| 18 | Vauxhall Corsa Electric | £11,218 | −12.2% | +4.6% |
| 19 | Hyundai Ioniq | £9,735 | −6.4% | −2.5% |
| 20 | Smart Forfour | £6,928 | −17.0% | −5.6% |
Ranked by searches on AA Cars. Prices are average advertised prices on AA Cars. Source: AA Cars Used Car Market Trends, Q3 2026.
Have used EV prices stopped falling?
Over the year, most of these models got cheaper: the Smart Forfour fell 17.0%, the Vauxhall Corsa Electric 12.2% and the Jaguar I-Pace 11.4%. But over the summer quarter, 14 of the 20 rose in price, including the Leaf (+6.7%), the Model 3 (+7.0%) and the Tesla Model Y (+5.0%).
James Hosking, Managing Director of AA Cars, said: "It is too early to say whether the recent period of falling EV prices has come to an end".
Demand is growing. EVs made up 7.9% of AA Cars searches that specified a fuel type in Q3 2026, up from 5.8% a year earlier. AA Cars also quotes SMMT figures showing 110,761 used battery electric cars changed hands in Q2 2026, up 67.0% on a year earlier, a 5.5% share of the used market.
The AA's EV Readiness Index suggests the price gap with petrol has almost closed: a used EV now costs about 1% more than an equivalent petrol car, down from 3% in the previous quarter.
What to check before buying a used EV
- Battery health. Ask for a battery health (state of health) report from a dealer or independent tester. Older Leafs and Zoes can have a much shorter range than when new.
- Real-world range. Check the range shown on a full charge, and whether it suits your longest regular journey, especially in winter, when range drops.
- Battery ownership. Some older Renault Zoes were sold with a leased battery that needs a monthly payment. Check whether the battery is included in the price.
- Charging. Check the charging socket and rapid charging speed, and the charging cable is included. If you have no driveway, read what public charging costs per mile.
- History. Check the MOT history, outstanding recalls and mileage. Our used car checklist covers the rest.
Remember that electric cars will pay 3p a mile in pay-per-mile tax from April 2028, on top of car tax. Compare total running costs in our petrol vs electric guide.
Questions drivers ask
How much is a used Nissan Leaf?
The average used Nissan Leaf advertised on AA Cars cost £8,693 in July to September 2026, down 0.4% on a year earlier but up 6.7% on the previous quarter.
What is the cheapest used electric car?
Among the 20 electric models most searched for on AA Cars, the cheapest in Q3 2026 were the Citroën Ami (£5,420), Smart Forfour (£6,928) and Renault Zoe (£8,255). The Ami is a two-seat quadricycle rather than a full car.
Are used electric cars cheaper than petrol?
They are now close. The AA's EV Readiness Index suggests a used EV costs about 1% more than an equivalent petrol car, down from 3% in the previous quarter.
Are used EV prices going up?
14 of the 20 most searched-for models rose in price between Q2 and Q3 2026, and 14 are still cheaper than a year ago. AA Cars says it is too early to say whether the fall in EV prices has ended.
Sources
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