Read our Privacy noticeBritain’s used car market has returned to growth, with electric cars providing much of the extra spark as used EV sales jumped by 67 per cent. In total across the first half of 2026, 4,025,550 used cars found new homes, an increase of 0.2 per cent. Growth was especially strong during April, when used EV transactions more than doubled with a 110.9 per cent rise. open image in gallery The Ford Fiesta remained Britain's favourite used car in the second quarter of 2026 ( Ford )Smaller cars continued to rule the used market. Used car buyers weren’t feeling especially adventurous when it came to colour.