- According to CarGurus data, the Kia e Niro is the best value used car on sale in the UK right now.
- It's joined in our top 10 list by the Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.3 and Renault Zoe.
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. Kia e Niro (2012-2021-)
- 2. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
- 3. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
- 4. Renault Zoe (2020-)
- 5. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
- 6. Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021-)
- 7. Fiat 500X (2014-)
- 8. Citroen C4 (2020-)
- 9. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
- 10. Mitsubishi ASX (2010-2020)
1. Kia e Niro (2019-2021)
Average listing price in October 2023: £28,653
Average listing price October 2024: £18,340
Percentage reduction: -36%
As well as being the best value used electric car 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
2. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £16,929
Average listing price October 2024: £10,910
Percentage reduction: -35.6%
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
3. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £37,428
Average listing price October 2024: £25,995
Percentage reduction: -30.5%
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 under £26,000. 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
4. Renault Zoe (2020-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £15,022
Average listing price October 2024: £10,535
Percentage reduction: -29.9%
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 £10,000 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
5. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £26,844
Average listing price October 2024: £18,988
Percentage reduction: -29.3%
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
6. Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £45,072
Average listing price October 2024: £31,912
Percentage reduction: -29.2%
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
7. Fiat 500X (2014-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £13,053
Average listing price October 2024: £9,243
Percentage reduction: -29.2%
It's not difficult to see the logic behind Fiat's decision to build an SUV version of its hugely popular 500 city car. If it could combine the style and fun of the 500 with the hugely popular SUV body style then surely the Italian firm would have another hit on its hands. In reality, the 500X has never really caught on in the UK, in part because it has so many rivals that are either roomier, better to drive, or both. If you are tempted by the 500X's retro styling, note that Fiat updated the car in 2018, and that it is these newer models that are the ones to go for on account of their improved engines and upgraded interiors.
Fiat 500X Review
8. Citroen C4 (2020-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £18,800
Average listing price October 2024: £13,453
Percentage reduction: -28.4%
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, 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
9. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
Average listing price in October 2023: £37,057
Average listing price October 2024: £26,563
Percentage reduction: -28.3%
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 under £27,000, it's possible to pick up an Enyaq for as little as £15,000.
Skoda Enyaq Review
10. Mitsubishi ASX (2010-2020)
Average listing price in October 2023: £13,159
Average listing price October 2024: £9,435
Percentage reduction: -28.3%
The ASX is a slightly obscure crossover from a brand that no longer sells new cars in the UK, so in many ways it's not hard to see why it's year-over-year values might have tumbled. It doesn't help that the ASX is also a pretty weak performer whe it comes to driving dynamics and practicality when compared with contemporary rivals such as the Skoda Yeti and Seat Ateca. On the plus side, there's a decent number of petrol or diesel models to choose from, and Mitsubishi is known for building very reliable cars, so a used ASX should be a fairly safe bet.
Mitsubishi ASX 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.