BCA sells 1,000 used EVs a week as secondhand demand grows

Leading auction house BCA has reported record levels of used EV sales in the first half of 2025, selling more than 1,000 cars and vans per week on average.

Since the start of 2025 the remarketing service which provides secondhand vehicles to trade retailers has sold more than 26,000 EVs, crediting its innovative Battery Health Grading with helping drive interest and confidence.

The independent tool assesses and ranks the battery health of all electric vehicles advertised by BCA, giving buyers a clear picture of the remaining usable charge and state of health before they purchase.

Since introducing it in late 2024, used EV sales through its online service have risen by 75% and in early July BCA launched an upgraded EV report certificate. This enhanced report includes a statement of health percentage and a graphical benchmark comparing the vehicle’s battery health against vehicles of a similar model/age/mileage. The report also provides finer detail and explanation for multiple areas of the battery, to support informed decisions on maintenance, resale value and warranty claims.

According to the latest data from the health reports, the average battery score was 94.6%, with vehicles averaging 3 years, 2 months old.

In the last week of June, BCA reached a new benchmark of 1,300 EV sales in one week and the firm’s COO Stuart Pearson said he expected that figure to continue to rise steadily as the secondhand EV market matures.

He commented: “This year we have continued to see rising volumes of EVs sold in our online auctions and values have become less volatile as demand has risen.

“The steady growth in EV volumes and increased engagement from buyers for this product shows a marketplace that is starting to mature and become established across the wider used vehicle sector.

“BCA continues to invest in and refine the remarketing process, particularly in terms of the quality of information we can share with our buyers through our Battery Health Grading and BCA EV Assured reports. This helps build confidence in the process for both sellers and buyers alike.”