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17th Aug 2026

More than half wouldn’t buy a used electric car without a battery health check

More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition, according to new research.

11th Aug 2026

Iran War fuel shock is driving surge in used electric car demand, say dealers

Dealers say the fuel price shock caused by the Iran War is the number one reason for the current surge in used electric car sales, new research shows.

4th Aug 2026

Used Car Tracker - August 2026

Startline carries out monthly research to determine used car sentiments from both consumers and dealers.

4th Aug 2026

Used car dealer worries over impact of EVs falls to 45 month low

Just one in three dealers (33%) are currently worried about the impact of electrification on the used car sector – the lowest figure recorded in the Startline Used Car Tracker since October 2022.

27th Jul 2026

Third of dealers say there is growing market for 100,000 mile cars

More than a third of dealers (35%) say there is a growing market for used cars with more than 100,000 miles or more on the clock, new research shows.

17th Jul 2026

90% of dealers say BYD’s five minute charging is “game changer” for electric cars

Nine out of 10 used car dealers (90%) say flash charging set to be introduced by BYD later this year is a “game changer” for electric cars, research shows.