- According to CarGurus data, the Nissan Leaf is the best value used car on sale in the UK right now.
- It's joined in our top 10 list by the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.3 and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
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 great value in the current market.
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 in the UK
- 1. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
- 2. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
- 3. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
- 4. Kia e Niro (2012-2021-)
- 5. Kia Soul (2015-2019)
- 6. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
- 7. Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021-)
- 8. Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021-)
- 9. Citroen C4 (2020-)
- 10. MG4 (2022-)
1. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £16,744
Average listing price November 2024: £10,972
Percentage reduction: -34.5%
The Nissan Leaf might not be the most exciting electric car to drive, or the most glamorous to own, but there's still plenty to like. For a start, it's a practical family car that's extremely easy to drive and to live with. As one of the first mainstream EVs, it's also in plentiful supply on the used market, with models spanning its first and second generations. Most Leafs don't have the range to match newer electric cars, but opt for an e+ model and officially it'll do up to 239 miles between charges (think roughly 200 miles in real world driving).
Nissan Leaf Review
2. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £36,684
Average listing price November 2024: £24,382
Percentage reduction: -33.5%
The Volkswagen ID.4 is yet another electric car that has suffered from very high year-over-year depreciation. While not good news for those looking to sell their ID.4, for used car buyers it means you can get a lot of electric VW SUV for your money. In fact, as little as £16,000 is enough to get you into an ID.4 with a not unreasonable 60,000 miles on the clock, while average prices come out at out just over £24,000. The ID.4 might not be the best car VW has ever made, but it's still roomy, good to drive and has an official range in excess of 300 miles from a full battery.
Volkswagen ID.4 Review
3. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £37,395
Average listing price November 2024: £25,107
Percentage reduction: -32.9%
In 2021, we named the Skoda Enyaq as the best family electric SUV on the market. While a lot (and we mean a lot) of new competitors have arrived since then, the Enyaq remains one of the top choices in its class thanks to the way it blends above average practicality (including a huge boot) with a comfortable drive, a pleasant interior and a strong range. Plus there's the fact that the Enyaq has always been good value next to its competitors, which remains the case on the used market too. While average prices net out at just over £25,000, it's possible to pick up an Enyaq for as little as £15,000.
Skoda Enyaq Review
4. Kia e Niro (2019-2021)
Average listing price in November 2023: £26,232
Average listing price November 2024: £18,206
Percentage reduction: -30.6%
As well as being one of the best value used electric cars on sale in the UK right now, there's an argument that says the first generation Kia e Niro is the best used EV full-stop. 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
5. Kia Soul (2015-2019)
Average listing price in November 2023: £15,199
Average listing price November 2024: £10,611
Percentage reduction: -30.2%
The Kia Soul is available as a petrol, diesel or electric small crossover, and offers more striking styling than many of its rivals. Overall it's a decent car that's affordable to buy and run, and pleasant enough to drive. The electric version was one of the first EVs available on the UK market, and although it has a fairly limited battery range it could potentially make for a good second car for those who can charge at home. Just be aware that boot space isn't the Soul's strongest point, particularly compared with rivals such as the Renault Captur.
Kia Soul Review
6. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £25,967
Average listing price November 2024: £18,195
Percentage reduction: -29.9%
The ID.3 is Volkswagen's interpretation of an electric family car. Externally it's about the same size as a Golf, but inside offers as much space for passengers as a Passat. The ID.3 is a thoroughly competent car, although as with many recent VWs it's been marred by some frustrations with its infotainment system and heating controls. The facelift ID.3 released in 2023 corrects some of these issues, but is still not as good as it arguably should be for the price. Either way, expect pre-facelift models to become even more tempting used buys in the months and years to come.
Volkswagen ID.3 review
7. Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £38,883
Average listing price November 2024: £27,339
Percentage reduction: -29.7%
The Ioniq 5 is another electric car to make this list. While heavy depreciation over the past 12 months won't be good news for anybody who has previously bought an Ioniq 5 outright, it does mean that one of the most striking EVs currently on sale is now more attainable than ever before. With its distintive styling, good driving range and a seriously roomy interior, the Ioniq 5 is not short on appeal. And while average prices still look high, the starting point for a used Ioniq 5 is much more attainable, at comfortably under £20,000. We'd say this is fast becoming one of the most desirable used EVs on the market.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
8. Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £44,536
Average listing price November 2024: £31,474
Percentage reduction: -29.3%
Anybody looking for an electric SUV with a performance edge might well consider the Mustang Mach-E on the strength of its name alone. And sure enough, the Mach-E is one of the better electric SUVs to drive when it comes to strong performance and sporty handling. What it is not, however (and what has caused controversy with Ford fans) is a Mustang in the traditional sense. Still, if your priorities are lots of boot space and low running costs there's a lot to be said for this particularly breed of Mustang.
Ford Mustang Mach-E review
9. Citroen C4 (2020-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £18,829
Average listing price November 2024: £13,318
Percentage reduction: -29.3%
That the Citroen C4 is available with a fully electric drivetrain is perhaps unsurprising given the number of electric cars on this list. However, unlike cars such as the VW ID.3, 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, although in our experience this translates to 110-200 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
10. MG4 (2022-)
Average listing price in November 2023: £27,305
Average listing price November 2024: £19,409
Percentage reduction: -28.9%
The MG4 has been instrumental in changing consumers' perceptions of the MG brand, as well as providing them with a long-range electric car option at a relatively entry-level price. Going up against rivals including the Volkswagen ID.3 and Renault Megane E-Tech, the MG offers good practicality and decent technology, as well as being genuinely enjoyable to drive. There's even a high-performance X-Power model, although we rate the entry-level SE Standard Range as the sweetspot in the line-up.
MG4 review
Methodology
As a used car marketplace, CarGurus UK sits on a treasure trove of data. Where possible, we try to use this data to help car buyers to be more informed, whether it's through clear price analysis and deal ratings, the number of days a vehicle has been for sale, or any price drops that have been applied. For this article, our team of data analysits looks at year-over-year price changes for thousands of different car models across our website, and highlight the 10 cars each month that have dropped in price by the highest percentage compared with the year before. In doing so, we are able to identify vehicles that offer excellent value relative to a year ago, and thus help consumers who are focused on securing one of the best value models in 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 2023 are included to guard against results being skewed by inventory of nearly new cars with delivery mileage and therefore much higher list prices.