Why are used EVs soaring in July 2026? Porsche Taycan leads price gains
Used electric cars topped July's price rise list – Porsche Taycan up 6.6%. Find out why EVs beat petrols and which models fell.
Used electric cars dominated July’s list of biggest price risers, with dealers cashing in on soaring demand.
Data supplied by Cazana and shown exclusively to Car Dealer reveals that, of the 25 models with the biggest monthly price increases, only three were petrol‑engined. Every other vehicle was either a hybrid or a pure‑electric.
What the numbers tell us
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo led the charge, posting a 6.6% rise in its advertised retail value during July. This rebound is striking because the high‑performance EV has previously featured in lists of the biggest fallers – it lost 11.6% in a single month back in September 2023 and was among the top decliners in June 2023 when the market crashed.
According to Cazana, three‑year‑old Taycans have increased by an average of 2% over the past six months, indicating that the July surge is part of a broader recovery.
Close behind were the Audi Q4 e‑tron (+6.2%), Volvo XC40 Recharge (+6.1%) and Polestar 2 (+5.6%). These four EVs occupied the top four spots on the July price‑rise table.
Other electric performers included the Volkswagen ID.3 (+4.3%, £16,540), Vauxhall Vivaro‑e Life (+4.3%, £15,951), Volvo C40 Recharge (+4.0%, £20,736), BMW iX3 (+3.9%, £31,460), Audi e‑tron Sportback (+3.4%, £28,117), Kia Niro EV (+3.3%, £19,032) and Volkswagen ID.5 (+3.2%, £20,762).
Overall market movement
Cazana’s July figures show that the average used EV values rose 1.6% during the month, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth for electric models.
In contrast, average retail prices for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles slipped, meaning EVs were the key segment propping up the overall used‑car market in July.
Industry insight
Automotive commentator Derren Martin told Car Dealer Live that the turnaround has been “incredible”. He noted that used EVs have risen by roughly £1,500 – about 7% – on average since March, and that they tend to sell the quickest off dealer forecourts.
The fastest‑selling three‑year‑old EVs, averaging around 14 days on the lot, were the Peugeot e‑208, Mercedes EQB, Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla Model Y.
Martin added that persistent high fuel prices are prompting both dealers and consumers to “take the plunge” into electric models.
Top 25 used car price risers (3‑year‑old cars) – July 2026
1. Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo (Electric) – +6.6% – £53,759
2. Audi Q4 e‑tron EV (Electric) – +6.2% – £24,019
3. Volvo XC40 Recharge EV (Electric) – +6.1% – £24,420
4. Polestar 2 (Electric) – +5.6% – £20,651
5. Audi A4 (Hybrid) – +5.4% – £22,229
6. Range Rover Velar (Hybrid) – +5.4% – £31,864
7. Mini Hatchback (Petrol) – +5.3% – £18,920
8. Kia Niro HEV (Hybrid) – +5.0% – £19,083
9. Audi A3 Sportback (Petrol) – +5.0% – £17,985
10. Volkswagen ID.3 (Electric) – +4.8% – £16,540
11. Vauxhall Vivaro‑e Life (Electric) – +4.3% – £15,951
12. Mini Countryman PHEV (Hybrid) – +4.2% – £21,600
13. Ford Focus Active (Hybrid) – +4.1% – £15,800
14. Volvo C40 Recharge (Electric) – +4.0% – £20,736
15. BMW iX3 (Electric) – +3.9% – £31,460
16. Ford Fiesta (Hybrid) – +3.8% – £13,366
17. BMW 5 Series PHEV (Hybrid) – +3.8% – £29,336
18. Honda CR‑V Hybrid (Hybrid) – +3.6% – £25,126
19. Cupra Born (Electric) – +3.6% – £17,930
20. Toyota Aygo X (Petrol) – +3.5% – £12,226
21. Audi A6 (Hybrid) – +3.5% – £24,095
22. Audi e‑tron Sportback (Electric) – +3.4% – £28,117
23. Kia Niro (Electric) – +3.3% – £19,032
24. Volkswagen ID.5 (Electric) – +3.2% – £20,762
25. Mazda 2 Hybrid (Hybrid) – +3.2% – £13,850
Top 25 used car price fallers (3‑year‑old cars) – July 2026
1. Volkswagen Touareg (Diesel) – -5.9% – £38,529
2. Škoda Fabia (Petrol) – -5.8% – £12,131
3. Mercedes‑Benz CLA Coupe PHEV (Hybrid) – -5.5% – £23,166
4. Ford Fiesta (Hybrid) – -5.3% – £12,814
5. Audi Q7 (Hybrid) – -5.3% – £39,600
6. BMW 2 Series Coupe (Petrol) – -5.2% – £28,319
7. Hyundai Kona (Hybrid) – -5.1% – £13,261
8. BMW 3 Series PHEV (Hybrid) – -4.9% – £25,662
9. Peugeot 3008 (Diesel) – -4.8% – £16,535
10. Volkswagen Tiguan (Diesel) – -4.5% – £24,815
11. Volkswagen Golf (Diesel) – -4.4% – £22,547
12. Audi A6 (Hybrid) – -4.4% – £27,987
13. Škoda Octavia (Petrol) – -3.7% – £20,986
14. Range Rover Sport PHEV (Hybrid) – -3.6% – £61,462
15. Mercedes‑Benz EQC (Electric) – -3.6% – £25,624
16. Peugeot 3008 PHEV (Hybrid) – -3.4% – £16,005
17. BMW iX (Electric) – -3.3% – £34,578
18. Suzuki Swace HEV (Hybrid) – -3.3% – £16,876
19. Nissan Leaf (Electric) – -3.1% – £10,341
20. Volkswagen Golf PHEV (Hybrid) – -3.1% – £18,918
21. Škoda Octavia (Diesel) – -2.9% – £19,396
22. Lexus ES 300h (Hybrid) – -2.8% – £28,046
23. Volkswagen Tiguan (Petrol) – -2.8% – £22,896
24. SEAT Ibiza (Petrol) – -2.6% – £12,129
25. Audi A1 Sportback (Petrol) – -2.6% – £15,348
