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AUTO1.com reports a 10% surge in electric and hybrid vehicle sales in 2024
30 April 2025
- • New Top 3: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen were the top EV and hybrid brands sold on AUTO1.com in 2024
- • The Netherlands remains the market with the highest demand for EVs in Europe, followed by France and Spain
- • Two out of three European dealers expect the prices of used BEVs to decrease in 2025, according to an online survey among AUTO1.com partner dealers
Berlin, 30 April 2025 - AUTO1.com, the leading wholesale platform for used cars in Europe, released its annual Electric Vehicle Trends[1] for 2024, along with the findings from their partner dealer survey[2], showing how electric-enabled vehicles are gradually but consistently making their way into the used car market. In 2024, more than 18,600 EVs (including BEV, PHEV and HEV) were traded on AUTO1.com, which is a 10% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, when around 17,000 EVs were traded. This growth underscores the rising demand for more sustainable mobility solutions across Europe.
Tesla transactions dropped while Mercedes-Benz made it to the top 3
Regarding the number of vehicles traded on AUTO1.com, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen dominate the top three. For the first time in this analysis since 2021, Tesla has not secured a position within the top three brands and is ranked sixth. Toyota retained its position as the leading brand for the fourth consecutive year, maintaining its dominance in the market. Mercedes made a strong step forward, climbing from sixth place in 2023 to second place in 2024, driven by an impressive 66% YoY growth in units sold on AUTO1.com. Volkswagen, which held the second position last year, moved to third place in 2024, experiencing a 12% YoY decrease. BMW remained steady in fourth place, showing a solid 12% YoY growth, while Volvo climbed from seventh to fifth place with a 44% YoY increase. Chinese (co)-owned brands MG (257% increase) and Lynk & Co (a twenty-fold increase) recorded the highest YoY growth rates, further solidifying their presence in the European EV market.
The vast majority of used EVs are traded cross-border, with the Netherlands, France and Spain driving market growth
Around three-quarters (76%) of all EVs traded on AUTO1.com are cross-border transactions. The data further indicates that electric vehicles remain relatively young within the used car market, with 61% of traded vehicles falling within the 1 to 5-year age range. Moreover, 24% of EVs recorded a mileage below 10,000 kilometers, highlighting their comparatively low wear and tear. The majority of EVs were transacted within a price range of 10,000 to 35,000 EUR, ensuring accessibility to a broad spectrum of buyers across Europe.
The country rankings for EV sales on AUTO1.com also showcased interesting developments. The Netherlands retained its position as the leading country for EV sales for the third consecutive year, while France held steady in second place. Spain made a significant leap from fifth to third place, achieving 53% YoY growth. Denmark, which was third last year, dropped to fourth place, while Poland climbed from eighth to fifth place with 56% YoY growth.
AUTO1.com survey finds that dealers expect to trade more EVs this year
According to an online survey conducted by AUTO1.com among its partner dealers, 36% of the European partner dealers traded at least one EV in 2024, compared to 35% in 2023, which is a slight increase of 1 percentage point year over year. Looking ahead at this year, almost half of AUTO1.com’s partner dealers (46%) expect to trade at least one EV in 2025, while in 2024 these expectations were lower, at 44%.
"The increased sales of battery electric and hybrid vehicles last year were mainly driven by hybrids, while battery electric vehicle transactions slightly declined. This mirrors current consumer and market sentiment. The vast majority of EV trades are cross-border transactions, underpinning the increasing importance of having a strong European trading network. Being an expert in this field, we are excited to continue to empower our partner dealers with the data and tools they need to capitalize on these trends and grow their business in line with the evolving preferences of their customers," says Moritz Lück, SVP Sales & Operations of AUTO1 Group.
Despite stable BEV prices in Q1, the majority of dealers expect prices to decline
With respect to prices for battery electric vehicles only, 2 out of 3 European dealers (67%) expect prices to decrease, while 17% think they will remain stable. In contrast, 16% still expect used battery electric car prices to increase this year.
The AUTO1 Group Fuel Type Index for Q1 2025[3] highlights price stability in the used EV market, with the index starting and ending the quarter at 102.5, despite a slight dip in February. Year-over-year, EV prices remained steady, showing only a minor 0.2% decrease from March 2024 to March 2025. Following the significant 11.7% drop in Q1 2024, the stability of the first quarter this year provides a positive outlook for the months ahead.
- In this analysis, AUTO1.com defines electric vehicles (EVs) as a term for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). ↩
- AUTO1.com ran an online survey in February 2025, with a participation of more than 15,600 European partner dealers. The survey explored EV Trends in the B2B used car market, focusing on 2024 trade volumes, expectations for 2025 and expected price changes only for used battery EV by 2025. ↩
- AUTO1 Group Price Index: Used car prices increased in Q1 2025, fueled by petrol and diesel vehicle demand, published March 31st, 2025, https://www.auto1-group.com/press/pressrelease/auto1-group-price-index-march-2025/ ↩

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