Sell your EV the easier way

    Get your best offer for your electric car from 7,500+ dealers, and free home collection with same-day payment.

    How to sell your electric vehicle

    With more people choosing electric vehicles than ever before, your car will likely be in high demand. At Motorway, we make selling your EV quick, easy, and hassle-free— with over 7,500 verified dealers bidding to get you the best price.

    Why sell your electric vehicle with Motorway?

    Selling electric vehicles can be time-consuming and stressful but it doesn’t have to be. 

    With Motorway, you get:

    • An instant car valuation based on current market data.
    • 7,500 verified car dealers competing to give you their best price.
    • A quick sale with free collection at your doorstep.
    • Fast payment straight into your bank account.
    • Zero hassle. Zero fees.

    Why sell your electric vehicle with Motorway?

    We created Motorway to make used car sales fair and transparent for everyone. Whether you’re selling an electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicle or even an SUV, Motorway can help. 

    With Motorway, you’ll get:

    • A smart valuation tool offering an instant and accurate guide price.
    • A stress-free selling process with no haggling and no time-wasters associated with private car sales.
    • Free collection from your home.
    • Fast payment into your bank.
    • A top-rated experience with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot-rated business

    Ready to sell your EV?

    Selling your electric vehicle on Motorway is quick and hassle-free. Simply create a profile and more than 7,500 dealers across the UK will compete to give you their highest offer.

    Approve your best offer and get fast payment with free collection. It’s never been easier to sell your car for a great price.

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    Dealers bidding on your EV

    A dealer for any brand of electric car

    We have dealers looking for a huge range of car makes and models, from popular family EVs to prestige electric cars and everything in between. We can sell all used cars for free from the leading manufacturers, including: Mercedes, BMW, Vauxhall, Volvo, Renault, Land Rover, Alfa Romeo, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Volkswagen, Skoda  & more.

    If you need to sell your electric car today, we can find the perfect dealer for you, whatever make you drive.

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    Value your EV

    Like petrol and diesel cars, EVs depreciate over time. However, EV models, especially from manufacturers like Nissan and Toyota, maintain their value well, keeping them high in demand among dealers. Here’s why:

    • Top-of-the-range models (e.g. Tesla and Mercedes) lose their market value much more slowly than most cars on the road.
    • These premium EVs typically retain around 65% of their market value after the first three years.
    • They offer buyers the best of both worlds: high-performance engines and ultra-low emissions, making them desirable and a smart choice for resale.

    To see how much you could get for your EV, start by valuing it on our website. 

    dealers bidding on an EV

    Over 7,500 verified dealers across the UK

    We know that when it comes to selling your electric car, price is a big factor.  And finding a great deal for your car can be time-consuming and stressfulespecially if you’re dealing with multiple dealerships or negotiating with private buyers.

    But Motorway works with more than 7,500 verified car dealers nationwide to make it easy whilst getting you the best deal.

    Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 75,000 reviews

    Common questions about selling electric cars

    Do electric cars go down in value?

    Yes. As with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are subject to depreciation

    Depreciation refers to the drop in a car’s market value over its lifecycle. This drop in value varies between makes and models but typically represents a drop in value of between 15-35% in the first year and up to 50% by the third year. This rapid depreciation then slows after year three.  

    As with ICE vehicles, the main factors that will cause this depreciation will be age and mileage. Unless it is a classic car, as a rule the older a car is the less its market value will be. Similarly, a high-mileage car will typically be worth less than the same model with less miles on the clock, simply because mileage is a key indicator of a car’s overall condition.  

    For those in the market for a used electric car, depreciation is often a good thing as it means they can pick up a three-year-old EV model that is in great condition – but which will have lost a large percentage of its original market value.

    Do electric vehicles have good resale value?

    As with fossil fuel vehicles, electric vehicles will lose their value over time. 

    However, prestige electric car models – from manufacturers like Tesla and Mercedes –depreciate less quickly than more basic models and will typically retain around 65% of their market value after the first three years. This is simply because they offer drivers the desirable combination of high-performance engines and ultra-low emissions. This makes them very popular with drivers currently dealing with rising congestion and fuel prices. 

    Whereas less expensive models from manufacturers like Nissan and Toyota typically depreciate quicker. As these models generally use cheaper working parts in their EVs, they tend to wear down more quickly – and this often negatively impacts their resale value. 

    What is the bestselling electric car?

    In the UK, the Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling electric car last year – with nearly 35,000 models registered. The Model 3 was also the bestselling electric car in the world in 2020 – with more than 365,000 sold globally. 

    Electric vehicles accounted for 11.6% of all new car registrations in Britain in 2021. The most recent UK statistics show that as of April 2022, the Tesla Model Y is the bestselling EV this year. 

    Which electric cars have the best resale value?

    High-end electric vehicles manufactured by brands such as Tesla and Mercedes typically retain their value for longer than other electric cars

    The Tesla Model X was the slowest depreciating EV over the last three years. A recent report by vehicle lifecycle experts Cap hpi states that the Model X generally maintains around 57% of its original value after the first three years. 

    However, on average, electric vehicles do not depreciate any faster or slower than petrol of diesel models.

    How much do electric cars depreciate per year?

    In the UK, electric vehicles usually depreciate between 15% and 35% in the first year, and up to 50% by the third. 

    Based on mileage of 10,000 miles per year, the average electric vehicle will lose around 60% of its original sale value after the first three years.

    Why do electric cars depreciate so much?

    Few cars are a good long-term investment. Most lose value over time. 

    Early EVs were subject to extreme depreciation – for example, early Nissan LEAF models typically depreciated to the point where they were only worth around 11% of their original sale price after the first five years.

    However, most modern electric vehicles tend to depreciate on a par with their fossil fuel counterparts – apart from high-end Tesla and Mercedes models that tend to hold their market value longer.  

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