In the wake of the fuel crisis and with the government unveiling its Net Zero strategy, used EVs and hybrids remain in high demand according to Aston Barclay’s desirability index. For the second month running the index features a large number of low and zero emission vehicles highlighting the shift towards a more sustainable fleet.
An electric car, the Hyundai IONIQ, was named as the most in-demand across both its physical and online auction channels. Toyota’s Prius was in second place while the Kia Niro, Tesla Model 3 and Lexus NX also appeared in the top 25 used cars.
However, the demand for premium SUVs and saloon cars remains strong. The Range Rover Velar, Mercedes Benz E Class, BMW X6 and Jaguar XF all feature in the month’s strong performers. The index takes into into consideration three key metrics: web views prior to sale, number of physical and online bids per sale, and the sale price achieved as a percentage of CAP average.
A number of other premium SUVs appeared in the list reinforcing the continued year-round demand for more high-end off-road vehicles, a trend Aston Barclay has highlighted throughout 2021. The Audi Q5, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Jaguar F-Pace all appeared in the top 25.
Martin Potter, Aston Barclay’s managing director – customer said: “Our latest index highlights the desire for electric and hybrid vehicles in the used car market, as more consumers consider owning these types of cars for the first time. With the extended lead times currently facing the industry consumers have maintained their focus on the premium used car market. Dealers continue to compete for the same stock to satisfy consumer demand which is fuelling price rises in the market.”
| Make | Model | Desirability Score |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | Ioniq | 6.1 |
| TOYOTA | Prius | 5.9 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC | 5.8 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLA | 5.7 |
| BMW | X5 | 5.5 |
| LAND ROVER | Range Rover | 5.4 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E Class | 5.4 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Touareg | 5.4 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Golf | 5.3 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | CLA | 5.3 |
| BMW | 5 Series | 5.3 |
| BMW | 4 Series | 5.3 |
| LEXUS | NX | 5.2 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C Class | 5.2 |
| TOYOTA | Auris | 5.1 |
| BMW | X5 | 5.1 |
| JEEP | Cherokee | 5.0 |
| BMW | X4 | 5.0 |
| TESLA | Model 3 | 5.0 |
| KIA | Niro | 5.0 |
| LAND ROVER | Range Rover Velar | 4.9 |
| JAGUAR | XF | 4.9 |
| AUDI | Q3 | 4.7 |
| JAGUAR | F-Pace | 4.7 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 4.7 |
