Used electric car sales rise to 9,556 units in September

Used electric car sales rose about 13 percent from the previous month to 9,556 units in September. According to SmartIQ's September 2026 report, the figure is above August's 8,439 sales and is the highest monthly level in the first nine months of the year. The data reflects sales covered by the report.

Muhammed Ali Karakaş, CEO of Otomerkezi.net, said rising fuel costs are putting running costs more firmly at the center of drivers' decisions to change cars. For city drivers who use their vehicles heavily and can charge at home or at work, used electric models are becoming a realistic alternative.

Battery health and price set how fast a used EV sells

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Karakaş said price, range, service support and battery condition all affect how quickly a used electric car sells. Documenting battery health, sharing maintenance and damage records, and clarifying any remaining warranty terms make it easier for buyers to decide. Karakaş said he expects cars that are priced correctly and have documented battery health to attract a wider pool of buyers and sell more quickly.

Charging costs change the total running cost

The savings from an electric car depend on how many kilometers a driver covers each year and how they charge. Owners who charge at home or at work can have very different energy costs from those who mainly use public fast chargers. In the example given in the report, a difference of 1 lira per kilometer in energy cost amounts to a 20,000 lira difference for a driver who covers 20,000 kilometers a year.

Karakaş said owners of combustion cars who want to cut fuel spending could consider switching to electric or using a trade-in option. He added that new car prices and campaigns will continue to influence used car prices.