El average price of a used electric car The market has taken a significant turn in 2025, to the point of becoming a real option for many drivers who not long ago hadn't even considered making the switch to plug-in mobility. Adjustments in sales prices have allowed many buyers looking for an efficient vehicle to now find one in the used car market without having to make the high outlays of previous years.
In this new scenario, Used electric cars are already selling faster than many combustion engine models. Within the used car market, supported by a wider selection, more affordable prices, and greater confidence in technology, the sector is booming. Data shows significant price decreases and a notable increase in sales transactions across Spain.
An average price that drops by around 10% and is close to 31.500 euros…
According to the annual report ElectricarVO, developed by coches.net and the employers' association GANVAMThe average asking price for used electric cars in Spain has decreased by around one percent in the last year. 10,2 %In concrete figures, the annual average has gone from around 35.064 euros to around 31.471 Euros, which represents a reduction of almost 3.600 euros per unit compared to the previous year.
This sharp decline is not a simple one-off adjustment, but the result of a downward trend throughout the year. For eight consecutive months, between February and September, year-on-year declines reached double digits., reflecting a clear effort by the sector to clear accumulated stock and adapt prices to the economic capacity of households.
In the final stretch of the year, downward pressure moderated somewhat, but remained. December closed with a year-on-year reduction of 6%, leaving the average asking price around 31.360 eurosAlthough the final adjustments were less abrupt than in the middle part of the year, the overall balance confirms a change of stage in the used electric vehicle market in Spain.
Month-by-month evolution: a whole year in negative territory…
If you look closely at the monthly behavior, the pattern is clear: The twelve months of 2025 registered negative variations compared to the previous yearThe period between February and September was the most intense, with double-digit declines that set the tone for the year. During these months, many used car professionals were forced to readjust their prices to maintain vehicle turnover and respond to an increasingly informed buyer.
In the last quarter, the downward trend continued, although at a somewhat more moderate pace. December closed with a year-on-year decrease of 6%. It indicates that the market has found a somewhat more stable equilibrium zone, with prices now moving in a range more in line with real demand and the economic situation of families.
A map of falling prices with large differences between regions…
The price behavior of The price of a used electric car varies greatly depending on the autonomous community.although the overall trend is one of clear declines. By the end of the year, Thirteen of the seventeen Spanish regions ended with drops in the average priceIn many cases, this is of remarkable intensity, confirming that the adjustment is not exclusive to a few areas, but a practically widespread phenomenon.
The community experiencing the most significant cutbacks is Aragon, with a drop of 14,9% in the average asking price of used electric vehicles. Very close behind are Galicia, with declines of 11,6%, and Murcia, with an 11,5% dropAlso noteworthy are the cuts in Asturias (-11,4%), the Valencian Community (-10,3%), Basque Country (-7,7%) y Andalusia (-7,6%), territories where price adjustments have been a key element in revitalizing the market.
The case of The Basque Country has become one of the most striking on the mapIn just over a year, the average price of a used electric car there has fallen by almost €6.400. From around €40.909, the average asking price has dropped to approximately 34.512 Euros, which implies a cumulative drop of approximately 15,6%This sharp decline illustrates the extent to which the market has had to readjust in certain areas.
In contrast to this mostly bearish outlook, a small group of communities has moved in the opposite direction. The Balearic Islands lead the increases with a 7,4% rise in the average pricefollowed by La Rioja (+5,2%), Extremadura (+3,4%) y Madrid (+0,7%)In these territories, the combination of lower available supply and still high demand has contained price reductions, to the point of registering slight price increases.
More supply, more interest, and soaring demand…
The decrease in the price of used electric vehicles cannot be understood without the massive influx of units from fleets, leasing and first buyers of zero-emission vehiclesThis continuous influx of cars into the market has expanded the available catalog, both in models and price ranges, allowing more users to find options that fit their budget.
As a direct consequence, User interest in used electric vehicles has grown stronglyOn specialized websites like coches.net, the demand for these types of models has increased significantly, reflecting that more and more drivers are turning to electrification through the used car market, where prices are much more affordable than for new vehicles.
This phenomenon also occurs in a context in which the The DGT's Zero Emissions label is no longer a luxury reserved for very high budgetsFor many urban drivers, having a car with guaranteed access to low-emission zones and no traffic restrictions is starting to look like a reasonable investment, especially when the figures on the market are clearly lower than they were just a couple of years ago.
Sales of used electric vehicles grow by more than 50%...
The impact of this price drop on second-hand vehicle registrations is evident. Sales of used electric cars have skyrocketed by 53,3% in 2025, reaching the 29.893 operations compared to 19.483 the previous year and 12.590 registered in 2023. This is a very significant leap that consolidates the used electric vehicle as one of the fastest ways to access local zero-emission mobility.
Despite this strong growth, The weight of electric vehicles within the overall used car market remains small.In a context where approximately 2,21 million used vehicles were sold in Spain during the year, pure electric vehicles still represent around 1,3% of totalThe market share remains modest, but the rate of expansion is the highest among the different technologies available.
For those in charge of coches.net and GANVAM, this behavior highlights that The used car market is helping to break down the price barrier for entry into electric vehicles.At a time when formulas are being sought to accelerate the decarbonization of the vehicle fleet, industry associations insist that including the Used electric vehicles up to 36 months old are eligible for purchase aid schemes This could further increase its appeal and give a definitive boost to zero-emission mobility.
The newest electric vehicles are driving the market…
When analyzing the transactions according to the age of the vehicle, it is observed that The most recent models account for the bulk of salesThe electric ones of less than a yearwhich account for slightly more than one in four (around 26% of transactions), have increased their registrations by around 36,8% during 2025, reflecting a strong interest in practically new units but with a price already adjusted compared to the zero kilometer or the car fresh from the dealership.
Even greater is the pull of vehicles with between one and three years old, which represent around the 32,1% of used electric vehicle salesIn this segment, growth has skyrocketed to a 60,6 %consolidating these units as the favorites of those seeking Current technology, reasonable ranges and a price significantly lower than that of a new vehicleThis segment has become, in practice, the most frequent entry point to electric cars for many individuals.
Tesla Model 3 takes over from Renault Zoe in the sales rankings…
The market of second-hand electric car In Spain, the leader is changing: after years of dominating the ranking, the Renault Zoe is giving up first place to Tesla Model 3The American sedan has seen the most growth, with 2.416 units sold and a year-on-year increase of nearly 115%, confirming Tesla's consolidation in the channel. used electric vehicles.
In second position is the Renault Zoewith approximately 1.234 units and an approximate growth of 8%. It is followed by fiat 500e, which stands out for its urban profile with 1.143 sales (+87%), the Mercedes-Benz EQA, with 1.138 units (+79%), and the Mini electric (Hatchback), which totals 1.081 transactions and grows by around 38%. This distribution demonstrates an increasingly competitive market within the electric used goods market.
The wider variety of models (from city cars to SUVs) is driving demand, helped by prices that are 10% lower and greater available stock. Although the weight of used electric car Although it is still small compared to the total market, its growth and the prominence of newer models indicate that it is no longer a niche, but a real alternative that many drivers consider normal.
