Electric and hybrid vehicles have increased their presence in Australia’s used car market in December 2025, despite overall sales activity softening toward the end of the year, according to new industry data.
While national used car sales fell to 171,837 vehicles in December, down 11.1 per cent from November. Hybrid, electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles all recorded an increase in market share compared with the same month last year.
The result highlights sustained consumer interest in lower-emission vehicles, even as higher borrowing costs and softer demand continued to affect the broader used car market.
Market cools, but EV interest holds
Total active used car listings declined 1.7 per cent to 308,315 vehicles, the lowest level recorded in 2025, while vehicles took longer to sell, with the average days to sell rising to 47.0 days.
AADA chief executive James Voortman said the figures reflect a market that is becoming more balanced after several years of elevated activity.
“December capped off a year where momentum in the used car market steadily eased, with listings falling to their lowest point of 2025,” Mr Voortman said.
“Longer days to sell are now a clear trend, reflecting more price sensitivity among buyers and a more balanced market environment compared to the heightened conditions of recent years.”
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