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AUTO1 Group Price Index shows continued increase in used car prices in March 2026

Berlin, 26 March 2026

Berlin, 26 March 2026 - The AUTO1 Group Price Index highlights a steady increase in used car prices across Europe in March 2026. The Index reached 139.3 in March, up from 137.6 in February, representing a month-over-month rise of 1.2%.

The first quarter of 2026 closed with an increase of 2.0% year to date, reflecting continued demand and stability in the market. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale prices have remained stable, with a 0.4% increase compared to March 2025, when the Index was 138.8.

Fuel type Index: EVs, Petrol and Diesel cars prices are lower compared to last year, while Hybrid cars remain higher

As Q1 2026 concludes, the used car market continues to see distinct price developments across fuel types:

• Battery Electric Vehicles (EV): Prices for EVs increased by 2.9% month-over-month as well as year-to-date, with the Index reaching 100.8 in March. However, year-on-year, EV prices are 1.7% lower compared to March 2025.

• Petrol Cars: Petrol vehicles continued their trajectory, with prices rising 1.9% month-over-month and closing Q1 with a 2.3% gain year-to-date. The Index value stands at 115.1, just 0.5% lower than in March 2025, demonstrating overall stability compared to other segments.

• Diesel Cars: Diesel models experienced a very modest price decline in March, with the Index at 110.3, down 0.3% month-over-month and down 0.5% year-to-date. Year-over-year, diesel prices are 1.7% lower, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend.

• Hybrid Cars: Hybrid vehicles had an Index value of 110.3 this month, down 0.5% both month-over-month and year-to-date. Despite this slight decline this year, hybrid prices are up 1.4% compared to March 2025, the only year-over-year growth among all fuel types.

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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 5.8 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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