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AUTO1 Group Price Index shows a slight overall decrease in June, while electric vehicle prices surge
Berlin, 29 June 2026
Berlin, 29 June 2026 - The AUTO1 Group Price Index indicates a slight decrease in wholesale used car prices across Europe in June 2026. The Index settled at 140.5 this month, representing a minor month-over-month decrease of 0.2%.
As the second quarter of 2026 comes to a close, the Index recorded a quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.9%. During the first half of the year prices increased 2.9% year-to-date. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale prices are slightly lower, down 1.1% compared to June 2025.
Fuel type Index: EVs experience strong price increases, while Petrol and Diesel prices soften
“Our data shows growing buyer interest in battery electric vehicles, partly due to rising fuel prices. This translated directly into stronger wholesale demand and higher prices for used electric cars across Europe in the second quarter. The coming months will show whether this marks a true shift toward greater electrification or whether increasing supply from more off-lease vehicles entering the market will bring prices down again,” says Moritz Lück, SVP Sales & Operations at AUTO1 Group.
As Q2 2026 concludes, the used car market continues to see distinct price developments across fuel types:
- • Battery Electric Vehicles (EV): EV wholesale prices experienced a strong surge, rising a notable 5.4% month-over-month and jumping 18.5% year-to-date across Europe. The EV Index reached 116.1 in June, closing the second quarter with a 15.2% quarter-over quarter increase and showing a 13.5% gain year-over-year.
- • Petrol Cars: Petrol vehicles saw a slight dip in June, dropping 0.3% month-over-month to an Index value of 117.2. The segment quarter-over-quarter shows an increase of 1.8% and 4.2% year-to-date. Year-over-year, petrol prices are 2.8% lower compared to June 2025.
- • Diesel Cars: Diesel models continued their downward trajectory in June with the Index falling to 108.9. This represents a 0.8% decrease month-over-month and a 1.3% drop for the quarter. The segment is down 4.1% year-over-year and has experienced a notable 1.7% decline year-to-date.
- • Hybrid Cars: Hybrid vehicles remained relatively stable, with a slight month-over-month increase of 0.3%, bringing the Index to 110.0. While down slightly for quarter-over-quarter (-0.3%) and year-to-date (-0.7%), hybrid prices are 1.4% higher in the year-over-year comparison.
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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