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AUTO1 Group Price Index: Used car prices decreased in September
Berlin, 30 September 2026
Berlin, 30 September 2026- The AUTO1 Group Price Index was 133.2 in September 2026, down 2.3% compared with August. The index decreased by 4.9% year on year and by 2.5% since January 2026. Compared to the end of Q2 (June 2026), the AUTO1 Group Price Index decreased by 5.2%.
Moritz Lück, Senior Vice President Sales and Operations at AUTO1 Group, says: “Since May, average prices have declined across all age groups. This trend is pointing to a normalisation after the seasonal increase in spring.”
Fuel Type Index: BEVs show strong price increases since January, while Petrol and Diesel experienced declines in Q3
“Prices of battery-electric vehicles have risen 20.6% since January, while prices for petrol, diesel and hybrid cars declined compared with June. Rising fuel costs have added to the appeal of BEVs, but they still make up a relatively small share of Europe’s used-car market. Petrol and diesel vehicles continue to account for the vast majority of supply and demand, and the transition towards electrification will take time. We continue to trade EVs in line with market supply and demand, using our real-time data and Europe-wide sourcing and selling network to connect dealers and consumers with the right cars at the right time”, says Moritz Lück.
- •Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV): The battery electric vehicle index remained unchanged month on month at 118.2. It increased 13.8% year on year, 20.6% year to date and 1.8% compared with June 2026.
- • Petrol Cars: The petrol index stood at 110.6 points, decreasing 2.5% month on month, 6% year on year, 1.7% year to date and 5.6% compared with June 2026.
- • Diesel Cars: The diesel index stood at 102.0 points, decreasing 2.4% month on month, 8.8% year on year, 7.9% year to date and 6.3% compared with June 2026.
- • Hybrid Cars: The hybrid index stood at 108.3 points, decreasing 0.6% month on month, 0.7% year on year, 2.3% year to date and 1.5% compared with June 2026.
About AUTO1 Group
Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is Europe’s leading digital automotive platform for buying, selling, and financing used cars. By leveraging technology and data, AUTO1 Group is maximizing value for consumers and partner dealers in Europe across three brands: wirkaufendeinauto.de, Autohero and AUTO1.com. With wirkaufendeinauto.de and its sister brands, the Group offers consumers a fast and easy way to sell their cars. Its Retail brand Autohero makes choosing, buying, and financing high-quality used cars easy and stress-free. AUTO1.com is Europe’s largest wholesale trading platform for car dealers, supporting them in growing their businesses. The company operates in over 30 countries, generated revenue of EUR 8.2 billion and sold 842,000 cars in 2025. AUTO1 Group went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in February 2021 and is part of the MDAX (Mid-cap German stock market index).
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About the AUTO1 Group Price Index - The European Used Car Price Report
The AUTO1 Group Price Index shows the monthly evolution of used car prices across Europe. By analyzing AUTO1 Group’s database of around 6 million used car transactions Europe-wide, AUTO1 Group has developed a pioneering index to improve data transparency in the used car market and give insights into wholesale prices. The AUTO1 Fuel Type Price Index shows the wholesale price developments of used cars across various fuel types, including petrol, diesel, hybrid vehicles (PHEV, HEV), and electric vehicles (BEV). The starting point of the AUTO1 Group Price Index is January 2015 with a reference value of 100, whereas the Fuel Type Price Index has a starting point of January 2019. The AUTO1 Group Price Index is published on a monthly basis. Please find the methodology here.
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