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title: "AutoTrader says electrified models fill July top 10 fastest-selling used cars in UK for first time"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293221303.md"
description: "For the first time, electrified vehicles dominated AutoTrader's July 2026 UK used car sales rankings, with all top 10 fastest-selling models being either pure EVs or petrol hybrids. Pure EVs accounted for eight spots, while hybrids took two. Used EVs sold significantly faster than the market average, and prices rose 1.6% year-on-year to GBP 24,662, marking the first annual increase since December 2022."
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# AutoTrader says electrified models fill July top 10 fastest-selling used cars in UK for first time

-   AutoTrader analysis showed electrified vehicles filled all top 10 fastest-selling used cars in July 2026, a first for its rankings. \* Pure EVs took eight slots; petrol hybrids took two; no petrol or diesel models featured among the fastest sellers. \* Used EVs sold in 24 days on average; 3-5-year-old EVs moved in 20 days, versus 30 days for the overall market. \* Used EV prices rose 1.6% year-on-year to GBP 24,662, the first annual increase since December 2022. \* MG ZS petrol hybrid (1-3 years) led the list at 13 days; Toyota Yaris petrol hybrid (5-10 years) sold in 20 days. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AutoTrader Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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