UK sellers recorded a 9.3% improve in common retail revenue margin efficiency in Could, with retailers making a selected success of retailing used Tesla Mannequin 3s, in accordance with Supplier Public sale information.
Supplier Public sale’s EV Efficiency (EVPR) reveals a constant efficiency for alternatively fuelled automobiles (AFVs) in Could 2025, showcasing robust progress metrics and standout fashions that persistently carry out nicely out there.
The common revenue margin determine of £3,059 for EVs ought to service as a lift to EV dealership monetary confidence.
The common bought value for EVs additionally elevated by over £2,000 month-on-month, to spur confidence within the EV market just a little additional.
Common mileage additionally fell as soon as once more to 27,371, dipping under the 30,000-mile mark, the place figures have been averaging throughout 2025. The common age additionally fell from 3.4 years to three.2 years previous.
Hybrid noticed a big increase of their share of gross sales, rising over 29% from final month – from 5.53% to 7.15%.
Small numbers however a transparent signal of their rising reputation, usually mirrored by the sorts of fashions dominating the gross sales charts.
Supplier Public sale’s market director, Kieran TeeBoon, mentioned: “Dealerships can take nice encouragement from these statistics.
“Not solely is it turning into clearer which sorts of EV they need to promote, however we will see how the market is regularly demonstrating its profitability.”
TeeBoon concluded: “Could has been one other high-performing month for AFVs. We’re seeing progress in revenue, gross sales and consistency in mannequin preferences, all of which is a transfer in the correct path. It’ll be thrilling to see whether or not this constructive pattern continues in subsequent month’s figures.”
Tesla continues a powerful run, securing second place with the pure-electric Tesla Mannequin 3 for common margin.
Lexus additionally stands out, with the UX hybrid compact SUV main the pack with the highest-margin mannequin of the yr up to now at £4,722, in comparison with the Tesla’s £3,710 – making it the undisputed prime performer on this class this month.
It’s additionally a robust comeback for the hybrid Hyundai Tucson, which ranked inside the prime 4 throughout all tables this month. It was the highest vendor for the fourth time this yr, and likewise got here in third for CAP Clear efficiency with 99.13% and fourth for margin. The Tucson has demonstrated constant revenue success in 2025, and likewise got here prime of this month’s Supplier Public sale’s Retail Margin Monitor, which tracks the very best revenue margins throughout all gas varieties every month.
TeeBoon concluded: “Could has been one other high-performing month for AFVs. We’re seeing progress in revenue, gross sales and consistency in mannequin preferences, all of which is a transfer in the correct path.
“It’ll be thrilling to see whether or not this constructive pattern continues in subsequent month’s figures.”
