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Global used‑car market electrification

Entities: Germany · Chinese automakers · used cars · German auto market · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Overview

The July 2026 snapshot showed Australia’s used‑vehicle market contracting overall while electrified models surged, with used EV sales up 54.6 % and plug‑in hybrids up 468.4 %, together making up 7.1 % of used sales. In Europe, dealer inventories rose sharply—particularly in France, where stock grew 23.8 % in June—while hybrids accounted for 17.6 % of arrivals and EVs 6.1 %.

Australian used‑EV prices fell more than 20 % after new‑car price cuts, pushing several models below A$40,000, and hybrid sales rose 11.9 % YoY, driven by strong growth from Hyundai and Kia. Toyota’s deliveries slipped 20.2 %.

New data from Germany in late July reveal a broader decline in average used‑car prices, falling 1 % to €27,229 in June, with small‑car values down 1.7 %. By contrast, used electric cars bucked the trend, climbing 1 % to €37,810 despite a 16.9 % drop in demand, reflecting scarcity of inexpensive EVs (around €20,000) and faster turnover of lower‑priced models. Chinese manufacturers are expanding in Europe, but European‑spec versions carry substantially higher price tags, highlighting the cost gap between production in China and the EU market.

In the Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina has seen a surge in imports of used cars from the United States, attracted by price differentials of 20‑30 % versus European markets, though buyers face additional risks that often require third‑party inspection.

Overall, the global used‑car market continues to show divergent price movements—overall declines in conventional models, modest EV price increases amid limited supply, and growing cross‑border import activity—underscoring the complex dynamics of electrification, cost competition, and consumer demand.

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    German used car market sees price drops while cheap EVs become scarce

    German used car prices fell in June 2026, cheap EVs are scarce, Chinese EVs cost far more in Europe, and US‑imported used cars gain popularity in Bosnia despite safety risks.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australia's used EV market slashes prices as hybrid sales surge

    Australian used EV prices fell over 20%, offering eight models under $40k AUD, while hybrid sales rose 11.9% to 104,864 units in H1 2026, led by Toyota but boosted by Hyundai and Kia.

  3. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    2026 European Used-Car Market Sees Stock Surge and Price Gaps

    AutoScout24 outlines 2026 EU car market trends, while AAA Data notes a 23.8% rise in French used‑car stock in June, with hybrids gaining and EVs still low.

  4. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Australian car market sees surge in used EV sales and record new‑car purchases

    Australia’s used EV sales jumped 55% in H1 2026 amid overall used‑car decline, and June set a record for new‑car sales driven by Chinese EVs and Tesla.

Sources

072info.com · 6yka.com · 7news.com.au · apach57.fr · evsandbeyond.co.nz · fenix-magazin.de · index.hr · journalauto.com · kurierverlag.de · merkur.de · netprnews.de · op-online.de · sarajevo-x.com · switzer.com.au · thecooldown.com · vision-macron.fr · wochentlich.de