BCA has already broken its sales record for electric vehicles (EV) with nearly 1,000 units sold in the first full week of trading in January.
Both electric cars and electric vans featured at auction as the remarketing specialist kicked off sales for 2025.
Last year, over 3,000 different buyers bought an EV from BCA – a 35% increase on the previous year – with the company on track to sell well over 40,000 units over the next 12 months as the EV market continues to grow.
BCA said the demand is being driven by the confidence to purchase and the recognised value that many used EVs now appear to be, with many being on a par or cheaper than their ICE equivalent.
Anecdotal reports from buyers suggest that used EV retail sales have got off to a good start in the New Year with rising levels of interest from consumers.
The volumes of electric vehicles reaching the remarketing sector are roughly doubling each year and with the Department for Transport (DfT) announcing that 2025 will see annual Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets increase from 22% to 28%, used EV returns are expected to continue to increase.
BCA introduced Battery Health Grading to deliver an unbiased analysis tool for determining battery health on used EVs in October last year.
Stuart Pearson, BCA COO, said: “EV volumes in our online auctions continue to grow significantly year-on-year and we continue to invest and refine the remarketing process to drive optimal value in this sector.
“While the remarketing basics remain relevant regardless of fuel or vehicle type, in this sector in particular, ensuring that customers have all of the available information when buying or selling will help to drive the best results.”
Pearson said breaking a record in the first full week of trading sets the tone for EVs in 2025.
He added: “The EV sales performance provides credibility to the belief that customer perception on used EVs is changing for the good.
“With returns expected to lift significantly this year, we continue to invest in the infrastructure and supporting services to create the best possible wholesale market for used EVs.”