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The market for used EVs is growing significantly in Germany.
The market for used EVs is currently gaining significant momentum across Europe. According to dealers, rising fuel costs have sparked a rapid surge in interest. This trend is consistently reflected on online platforms, even though market dynamics vary between individual regions.
Europe-wide interest in used EVs has surged, particularly in Germany. On mobile.de, the share of search queries for electric cars has climbed from 12% to 36% since the beginning of March. Dealers also report receiving 66% more inquiries for used electric cars compared to February. The timing suggests that prospective buyers are recalculating, primarily due to the rising running costs of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Since February 28, the war in Iran has strained a vital oil route through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil is transported. According to EU data, the average price of petrol in the European Union has risen by 12% to €1.84 per liter within a very short period. Industry representatives note that this price hike has noticeably accelerated the EV market, as confirmed by data from the British analysis firm Marketcheck, among others.
France, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe also report growing interest in EVs. In France, the online used car dealer Aramisauto, majority-owned by Stellantis, has reported a significant uptick. The proportion of electric cars sold there has risen from 6.5% to 12.7% in just a few weeks. At the same time, petrol and diesel cars have lost ground.
The same trend is reported by OLX, an international classifieds platform, which has recorded a significant increase in EV inquiries. Users in France, Poland, and Portugal, among others, have recently shown heightened interest. Demand and sales are also rising in Scandinavia. In Norway, used electric cars are now even outselling diesel models, according to the Finn.no platform.
I have been writing about technology online since 2005, initially in small blogs. Today, my focus is on e-mobility and everything that goes with it. I also enjoy writing about consumer electronics, consumer protection, and digital and analog life in general. I have been working as an online editor since 2009 and have also been working for Notebookcheck.com since 2026.
Translator: Nicole Dominikowski – Tech Writer – 2557 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022
I’m passionate about futuristic scenarios and fictional worlds, which is why I love exploring and writing about topics like gaming, AI and AR. To get a better understanding of these areas, I studied design, digital media and art after completing my apprenticeship as a gold and silversmith. In my spare time, I play music and spend a lot of time in nature with my dogs.
