Cinch reports that electrified vehicles outsold diesels on its used car platform for the first time in August 2025. EVs captured 16% of all sales compared to diesels at 13%.
This marks a significant shift from August 2024, when EVs comprised just 10% of sales while diesels held 19%. The online retailer sold 66 different EV models last month – up from 47 during the same period last year.
Abhishek Sampat, Cinch’s head of electric vehicles, attributes the growth to increased variety hitting the market.
“EVs used to be a relatively niche choice in the used car market, but not anymore – one in every six cars we sell is now an EV, and the uptake is growing each month.”
The variety spans from family SUVs to affordable hatchbacks, driven by consumer demand.
Cinch’s 2025 bestsellers reflect this diversity. The Tesla Model 3 leads sales, followed by the Nissan Leaf, Mini Electric, Vauxhall Corsa Electric, and Kia e-Niro.
The Volkswagen ID.3, Hyundai Kona Electric, Renault Zoe, Vauxhall Mokka Electric, and Jaguar I-Pace round out the top 10.
Speed of Sales
EVs are moving 43% faster than diesels and 29% faster than petrols on Cinch’s platform.
The Škoda Enyaq topped the quickest-selling list, followed by the Renault Zoe and MG ZS. The Citroen e-C4, Hyundai Kona, Kia e-Niro, Mini Electric, Peugeot e-2008, Tesla Model Y, and Tesla Model 3 completed the fastest-moving vehicles.
Cinch credits competitive pricing from Chinese brands like BYD and Omoda, plus established manufacturers transitioning to electric powertrains, for creating healthy price competition across new and used markets.
Despite inflation pressures, the average EV price on Cinch dropped 3% to just under £16,000.
Price Barriers Falling
Sampat believes cost is no longer the primary barrier to EV adoption. August’s cheapest EV was a £7,000 Smart forfour, while the most expensive reached £51,000 for a Porsche Taycan.
“Many buyers are still looking for a diesel, and there are good reasons for doing so, but if a barrier to going electric has been the price of the car it may be time to reconsider.”
New models launching at the value end of the market have driven average EV prices down over the past 12 months.
The average EV sold on Cinch during August 2025 was actually 4% cheaper than the average diesel price.
