At Aston Barclay, we are excited to showcase the electric and hybrid vehicles that are leading the market in March 2026. As more drivers continue to embrace cleaner, more efficient vehicles, EVs are proving that sustainability can be achieved with performance, design, and everyday practicality. From compact city cars to spacious estates and SUVs, here’s a closer look at the top 10 best-selling electric and hybrid vehicles at Aston Barclay auctions.
10. Renault Zoe Hatchback (Electric)
In 10th place, we have the Renault Zoe Hatchback, a fully electric model. The Renault Zoe Hatchback is a compact, fully electric supermini known for its affordability, ease of driving, and strong suitability for urban use, with a practical 5-door layout and around 338 litres of boot space. It offers a real-world range of roughly 150–245 miles, depending on conditions and battery version, making it a solid choice for everyday commuting and short-to-medium journeys.
9. BMW iX3 Electric Estate (Electric)
A brand-new entry to our EV leaderboard this month, in 9th place, is the BMW iX3 Electric Estate. The BMW iX3 Electric Estate is a fully electric SUV-style model that combines practicality with premium comfort, offering strong performance and a spacious boot of over 500 litres. It delivers smooth rear- or all-wheel-drive performance depending on version, with newer models offering up to around 469 bhp and a WLTP range of up to 500 miles, making it one of BMW’s more capable long-distance EVs.
8. Audi Q4 E-Tron Estate (Electric)
Moving up two to 8th place is the Audi Q4 e-tron Estate, a new entry on our EV leaderboard. Audi’s fully electric estate-bodied electric vehicle offering a practical blend of spacious design and zero-emissions driving, with seating for five and a generous boot space that suits everyday family use. It features an all-electric powertrain with a battery around 63–82 kWh and a real-world range suitable for daily and longer trips, alongside modern tech and comfort features typical of Audi’s premium EV lineup.
7. Polestar 2 Fastback (Electric)
Polestar is back on the leaderboard as our 7th best seller. The Polestar 2 is a fully electric premium fastback that blends sleek, coupe-like styling with practical five-door usability, positioned as a rival to cars like the Tesla Model 3. It offers a range of powertrains from efficient single-motor versions to high-performance dual-motor models with up to 400+ bhp and 0–60 mph times of about 4 seconds, alongside a minimalist, tech-focused interior.
6. Nissan Leaf Hatchback (Electric)
Climbing back up the leaderboard to 6th place is the Nissan Leaf hatchback. A pioneering all-electric family car that blends practicality with efficiency, offering a choice of battery sizes with up to around 386 miles of range on the largest pack and rapid charging capabilities that make it suitable for both city and longer trips.
5. Mercedes-Benz EQC Estate (Electric)
The Mercedes-Benz EQC Estate, a fully electric model, returns to our leaderboard this month as the fifth best-selling EV at auction. The Mercedes-Benz EQC estate is a fully electric premium SUV-style vehicle featuring dual motors, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and around 408 bhp, delivering strong performance with a 0–62 mph time of about 5.1 seconds. It offers a practical 500-litre boot and an 80kWh battery.
4. Tesla Model Y Hatchback (Electric)
Tesla moves up our leaderboard to 4th, with the popular Tesla Model Y Hatchback. We’ve seen this model multiple times in our EV leaderboard, and it's not going anywhere. The Tesla Model Y Hatchback is a versatile all-electric SUV that blends hatchback practicality with crossover space and Tesla’s signature tech. With WLTP-rated ranges up to around 387 miles, rapid charging capability, and a sleek, minimalist interior anchored by a 15.4″ centre touchscreen, it’s designed for both everyday usability and long-distance performance.
3. Tesla Model 3 Saloon (Electric)
The Tesla Model 3 Saloon, fully electric, holds onto 3rd place again this month. The Tesla Model 3 is a sleek all-electric saloon offering both high performance and impressive efficiency. With WLTP-rated ranges of up to about 410 miles and some variants sprinting from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds, it delivers strong everyday usability and thrilling acceleration.
2. Vauxhall Vivaro L1 (Electric)
Another EV model staying in the same position as last month is the Vauxhall Vivaro L1 Electric in 2nd place. A medium-sized, zero-emission van offering a choice between a 50kWh battery with a range of up to 143 miles or a 75kWh battery reaching up to 230 miles. It provides a maximum payload of approximately 1,000kg to 1,226kg and a load volume of up to 5.8m³ with the FlexCargo bulkhead.
1. Nissan Qashqai Hatchback (Hybrid Electric)
Staying in 1st place this month is the popular Hybrid model from Nissan, the Qashqai Hatchback, knocking Tesla off the top spot for the first time in our leaderboard series. The Nissan Qashqai Hatchback (Hybrid) features Nissan’s unique e-POWER system, where a petrol engine generates electricity for an electric motor that drives the wheels, giving it an electric-car feel with hybrid convenience.
As the EV and hybrid market continues to evolve, it’s clear that demand remains strong across a wide range of vehicle types and price points. At Aston Barclay, we’ll continue to track these trends and bring you the latest insights from the auction floor, helping you stay informed and confident in an increasingly electrified marketplace. Stay tuned for our upcoming Top 10 EVs list; we’re gathering the latest insights to share with you next month.
