Why is the MG ZS August’s Fastest‑Selling Used Car? Find Out Here

The MG ZS has emerged as August’s fastest‑selling used car, with the hybrid version moving off dealer forecourts in just 13.5 days on average.

Autotrader’s latest data show the MG ZS hybrid outpacing the next quickest models – the Polestar 2 and MG4 – by three and a half days, each of which required around 17 days to sell.

Overall, electric vehicles continue to dominate the quick‑sale rankings, featuring in six of the top ten models for August.

EVs are also the quickest‑selling fuel type overall, with an average time‑to‑sell of 25 days, compared with 30 days for the broader used‑car market.

Brands such as Polestar, MG and Tesla collectively account for seven of the ten fastest‑selling models, with MG and Tesla each appearing three times in the list.

August’s Fastest‑Selling Used Cars

1. MG ZS – SUV, petrol‑hybrid, 1‑3 years – 13.5 days
2. Polestar 2 – Hatchback, electric, 3‑5 years – 17 days
3. MG4 – Hatchback, electric, 3‑5 years – 17 days
4. Tesla Model 3 – Saloon, electric, 3‑5 years – 18 days
5. MG HS – SUV, petrol, 1‑3 years – 18 days
6. Hyundai Tucson – SUV, petrol‑hybrid, 3‑5 years – 19 days
7. Tesla Model Y – SUV, electric, 3‑5 years – 19 days
8. Tesla Model 3 (older stock) – Saloon, electric, 5‑10 years – 19 days
9. Vauxhall Mokka Electric – SUV, electric, 3‑5 years – 19.5 days
10. Toyota Yaris – Hatchback, petrol‑hybrid, 5‑10 years – 20 days

Slowest‑Selling Models in August

1. Mini Hatch – Hatchback, petrol, 3‑5 years – 46 days
2. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque – SUV, diesel, 10‑15 years – 44 days
3. Mercedes‑Benz A‑Class – Hatchback, petrol‑hybrid, 1‑3 years – 42 days
4. BMW 1 Series – Hatchback, diesel, 5‑10 years – 41 days
5. Jaguar E‑PACE – SUV, diesel, 5‑10 years – 40.5 days
6. Mini Countryman – SUV, petrol, 5‑10 years – 40 days
7. Volkswagen Polo – Hatchback, petrol, up to 1 year – 39.5 days
8. Land Rover Range Rover Sport – SUV, diesel, 5‑10 years – 39 days
9. Vauxhall Mokka – SUV, petrol, 1‑3 years – 39 days
10. Kia Sportage – SUV, diesel, 5‑10 years – 38 days

Three‑to‑Five‑Year‑Old EVs Turn Fastest

Autotrader’s experts highlight that electric cars aged three to five years are now the quickest‑turning segment of the used market, with an average sell‑through time of just 20 days.

This is ten days quicker than the overall market average, a trend analysts attribute to improving affordability.

In July, the average price for a three‑to‑five‑year‑old EV was £20,037, compared with £18,731 for a comparable petrol model.

Values remain robust – the Retail Price Index for this EV segment rose 10.2% year‑on‑year in July.

Marc Palmer, head of strategy and insights at Autotrader, remarked:

“August’s fastest‑selling data highlights the continued strength of the retail used car market. Demand remains robust, with vehicles continuing to sell quickly and the best‑performing stock moving well ahead of the market average.”

“Electric remains the fastest‑selling fuel type, whilst the strongest demand is concentrated among 3‑to‑5‑year‑old EVs, where greater affordability is helping drive some of the fastest sales in the market.”

“For retailers, that’s a reminder that opportunity often sits in the detail. Demand isn’t moving uniformly across every fuel type, age profile or model, and the vehicles performing best aren’t always the ones broader market trends might lead you to expect.”

“Staying close to live retail demand and using data to inform sourcing, pricing and merchandising decisions remains critical to identifying where the strongest opportunities lie.”

What This Means for Dealers and Buyers

Dealers looking to optimise inventory should consider prioritising hybrid and fully electric models, especially those in the three‑to‑five‑year age bracket, as these are selling at a markedly faster rate than traditional petrol or diesel cars.

For buyers, the data suggests that a well‑priced EV or hybrid can be secured relatively quickly, but the competition may be intense for models such as the MG ZS that are currently moving off the lot in under two weeks.

Keeping an eye on live market data, like Autotrader’s weekly turnover figures, will help both retailers and consumers make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving used‑car landscape.

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