Drivers turn to electric as fuel prices rise
Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) is growing rapidly, with sales reaching a record 9.8% of all used cars in April, up from 7.4% in March. At the same time, stock levels have tightened slightly, falling from 10% to 9.1%, as more drivers switch to electric to offset rising fuel costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Electric cars are also selling faster than ever. The Market Days’ Supply (MDS) for EVs has dropped to a record low of 41 days, making them the second quickest-selling fuel type after petrol (39 days). This is the lowest EV MDS recorded across the 16 European countries tracked by Indicata.
Dean Merritt, Indicata UK’s National Retail Strategy Manager, said the market is seeing a clear shift:
“There is strong growth in used EV sales alongside reduced stock levels, which is helping improve market movement. While this has cleared much of the surplus EV stock, it hasn’t yet led to price increases.”
He added that the market is in a strong position, with both consumer and trade demand rising as more vehicles enter the market from leasing and salary sacrifice schemes.
This marks a significant turnaround from earlier in the year, when EVs had an MDS of 85 days in January, highlighting how quickly demand has increased.
Despite stronger demand, used EV prices have dipped slightly by 0.5% over the past month, according to Indicata. However, current conditions could help stabilise values in the near term.
Looking ahead, it remains unclear whether this trend will continue if energy prices begin to settle.
Nissan unveils all-electric JUKE, built in the UK
Nissan has revealed the third-generation JUKE, and for the first time, it’s fully electric.
Unveiled at a recent event in Japan, the new model is built on the CMF-EV platform, already used across the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance. It marks a major step for a model that has sold over 1.5 million units in Europe since launching in 2010, helping define the compact crossover market.
From a UK perspective, the big news is production. The electric JUKE will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, alongside the LEAF. Trial production is expected to begin soon, with a full launch planned for spring 2027, reinforcing Nissan’s continued investment in UK manufacturing.
The new JUKE will also feature Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, allowing drivers to send energy from the car’s battery back to the grid. This adds extra practicality, especially for households using smart energy tariffs or solar power.
It joins a growing Nissan EV line-up in Europe, including the Ariya, Townstar van, upcoming LEAF, and a new Micra EV. Hybrid options like the JUKE Hybrid and Qashqai e-POWER will remain available, giving buyers flexibility as they transition to electric.
Full details on range, specs and pricing are yet to be confirmed ahead of its 2027 release.
BP Pulse Adds New Charging Points to their Network
From your EV to where you charge, it's important to have a choice. That's why BP have worked hard to roll out new EV charging sites.
Below are the location details of the new BP pulse charging sites.
Tingley
Number of bays: 18 ultrafast bays and car cleaning facilities.
Address: Dewsbury Road, Tingley, WF3 1JY
M&S Taunton
Number of bays: 8 rapid bays
Address: M&S car park, The County East Street, Taunton, TA1 3LU
Lyons Farm Retail Park
Number of bays: 4 rapid bays
Address: Lyons Farm Retail Park, Worthing, BN14 9EY
M&S Simply Food Moortown Leeds
Number of bays: 8 rapid bays
Address: Moortown Corner, 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6DW
Priory View car park
Number of bays: 2 rapid bays
Address: Priory View Car Park, 121 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HN
Jubilee Retail Park
Number of bays: 4 rapid bays
Address: Unit 6, Jubilee Close Retail Park, DT4 7BG
Wherever you choose to charge next, whether it’s a newcomer or an old favourite, downloading the free BP Pulse app will help you find our chargers across the UK.
And if you’re a regular charger interested in making savings, consider subscribing to BP Pulse to gain access to the lowest EV charging rates across the network, as well as the chance to use a handy BP Pulse charge card on site. In addition, when you pull into a BP Pulse charging site, you’ll have the choice of paying with your BP Pulse charge card, if you’re a subscriber, by pay-as-you-go, using the app, via contactless, or online.
