- According to CarGurus data, the Audi E-Tron is the best value used car on sale in the UK right now.
- It's joined in our top 10 list by no fewer than five other electric cars, including the Tesla Model 3 and Jaguar I-Pace.
The car market – both new and used – has been so topsy turvy over the past two years that it can be hard for buyers to know where to start. To help in your search, each month our data analysts study the extensive used car inventory listed on CarGurus UK by dealerships across the country, and compare average listing prices in the month that's just ended versus those in the same month the previous year.
In this regularly updated guide, we identify the 10 cars where the average listings price has seen the largest year-over-year decrease, and in doing so highlight the used cars that represent the best value.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into what CarGurus has identified as the best value used cars on sale right now. Be sure to check back each month for the latest data.
The Best Value Used Cars to Buy in February 2024
- 1. Audi E-Tron (2018-)
- 2. Toyota Prius+ (2012-2020)
- 3. Renault Zoe (2020-)
- 4. Tesla Model S (2014-)
- 5. Seat Mii (2012-2021-)
- 6. Kia e Niro (2012-2021-)
- 7. Jaguar I-Pace (2018-)
- 8. Vauxhall Mokka (2021-)
- 9. Tesla Model 3 (2018-)
- 10. Citroen C4 (2020-)
1. Audi E-Tron (2018-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £46,249
Average listing price March 2024: £27,470
Percentage reduction: -40.6%
The E-Tron is one of several premium used EVs to have experienced significant price drops in recent months. It’s a big, comfort-oriented SUV that is great for devouring long journeys - provided they fall within its range. Go by WLTP figures, and that range could be 186 or 271 miles, depending which battery option you choose. However, in our tests the E-Tron has been disappointingly inefficient, only returning around 2 miles/kWh. This is around half of what some of its rivals can manage, and means the real world range can be significantly lower than the official figures. Note that the E-Tron was revised in 2023 and is now called the Q8 E-Tron.
Audi E-Tron Review
2. Toyota Prius+ (2012-2020)
Average listing price in March 2023: £24,816
Average listing price March 2024: £16,630
Percentage reduction: -33%
It's not only electric cars that make this list. The hybrid Toyota Prius+ has suffered significant year-over-year depreciation, making it a potentially attractive used buy for those who want the convenience of being able to refill with petrol on longer journeys. The Prius+ adds to this convenience by offering seven seats, although bear in mind that the rearmost two seats are very tight for space. A favourite with taxi drivers, the Prius+ is known for being extremely reliable.
Toyota Prius Review
3. Renault Zoe (2020-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £17,423
Average listing price March 2024: £12,135
Percentage reduction: -30.3%
Along with the Nissan Leaf, the little Renault Zoe was a pioneer in the electric car class. For a while after its launch, used prices were on the floor as the market struggled to know what to do with electric cars (at one time you could pick up a low-mileage used Zoe from as little as £5,000), but as the market caught on and the semiconductor shortage caused car prices to rise, so prices of used Zoes shot up. In today’s market, prices for Zoes are softening once again, and while the average listing price of around £13,000 is still far higher than previously, it’s important to note you’ll get a much better car for your money due to improvements that have been made to the Zoe’s range and performance over time.
Renault Zoe Review
4. Tesla Model S (2014-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £40,014
Average listing price March 2024: £28,337
Percentage reduction: -29.1%
For many people, the Tesla Model S was the car that changed how they thought about electric cars. Launched in the UK in 2014, it was the first true long-range electric car, and supported by Tesla's efficient supercharger network (which was free to use when the Model S first when on sale). While it can't match the interior quality of models from BMW, Audi or Mercedes, it still feels advanced, comfortable and incredibly quick to drive.
Tesla Model S Review
5. Seat Mii (2012-2021)
Average listing price in March 2023: £9,971
Average listing price March 2024: £7,114
Percentage reduction: -28.6%
The Seat Miio shares its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Up and Skoda Citigo, which makes it a tin city car with low running costs. It is also available to buy as either a petrol-powered model with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine (in 59bhp or 74bhp guise) or as a battery electric model from 2019 onwards. The latter is rare on the used market, but in all honesty the petrol model is so good that this shouldn't stop you considering a Mii. Whatever model you choose, the Mii's interior is roomier than you might expect given the car's tiny footprint. Throw in tidy driving manners and low running costs and you have a great little car.
Seat Mii Review
6. Kia e Niro (2019-2021)
Average listing price in March 2023: £30,575
Average listing price March 2024: £21,994
Percentage reduction: -28.1%
Ask us what is the best used electric car on sale in the UK right now and our answer would be the first generation Kia e Niro. So good is the e Niro, in fact, that the longer range (64kWh battery) version almost won our new car EV SUV megatest back in 2021. For that thank its combination of space, practicality, technology, range and the fact it's great to drive. In the end the Skoda Enyaq pipped it to the post to win, but as a used buy the e Niro fights back thanks to the fact that many will still be eligible for the balance of the original seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Here's a used EV with a range of comfortably more than 200 miles (in bigger battery form) that you can buy with plenty of peace of mind.
Kia e Niro Review
Kia e Niro Sale
7. Jaguar I-Pace (2018-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £42,644
Average listing price March 2024: £30,782
Percentage reduction: -27.8%
Jaguar’s I-Pace has been on sale since 2018, so it’s impressive that even today it remains one of the most enjoyable electric cars to drive. In recent months its residual values have tumbled, making it a much more tempting used buy. In our study, the average used price hovered around £30,000, but the lower end of the range starts from less; you can pick up a three-year-old I-Pace with around 50,000 miles from under £18,000.
Jaguar I-Pace Review
8. Vauxhall Mokka
Average listing price in March 2023: £16,991
Average listing price March 2024: £12,280
Percentage reduction: -27.7%
The Mokka has long been a strong seller for Vauxhall, even if the original was hard to recommend on much other than price. The latest Mokka changes all that by having much more than competitive pricing on its side. Primarily, it has the styling to stand out in what is now an incredibly busy part of the market, while also going in the Mokka’s favour is the fact it is available in petrol, diesel or pure electric forms. The latter called the Mokka-e, and is particularly interesting as a used buy because heavy depreciation means you can buy one of the same age, mileage and price as a petrol model.
Vauxhall Mokka Review
9. Tesla Model 3 (2018-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £33,017
Average listing price March 2024: £23,914
Percentage reduction: -27.6%
Given Tesla’s decision in 2022 to reduce the price of a new Model 3 by around £7,000, it’s no surprise that used values have followed. This is clearly good news for used buyers, who can now pick up a Model 3 from around £16,000 (prices on average are currently just under £24,000), although less good for those who purchased their cars before the price reduction. In either case, at least Model 3 owners can feel satisfied that they have one of the best electric cars on sale today, supported by what is arguably the best charging infrastructure, too.
Tesla Model 3 Review
10. Citroen C4 (2020-)
Average listing price in March 2023: £21,726
Average listing price March 2024: £15,975
Percentage reduction: -26.5%
That the Citroen C4 is available with a fully electric drivetrain is perhaps unsurprising given the rest of this list. However, unlike cars such as the VW ID.3 or Jaguar I-Pace, the C4 can also be had with petrol and diesel power, as well as the fully electric option (which, incidentally, has an official range of 217 miles, which in our experience translates to 110 and 200 miles depending on the time of year and your driving style). While something of a middle-of-the-road offering in a lot of regards, the C4's quirky styling and ample practicality do give it some appeal. And with prices on the used market having fallen sharply over the past 12 months, it's now also better value than ever.
Citroen C4 Review
Methodology
As has been widely reported (including by CarGurus), the average selling prices of used cars since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic have increased significantly. With this being such an unusual phenomenon, stories have tended to focus on the models that have increased in value by the most amount of money. For this study, however, we wanted to look at the other end of the scale, and identify the cars where values had continued to fall so that we could help point car buyers towards the models that represent better value relative to the current market.
To guard against anomalies in stock, our analysts only looked at models with at least 100 examples listed for sale on CarGurus.co.uk, and only cars that were registered between 2013 and 2022 were included to guard against results being skewed by inventory of nearly new cars with delivery mileage and therefore much higher list prices.