MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)
The UAE’s pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) market hit a milestone in 2025, with a 41% year-on-year increase in used EV listings, according to the Annual Pre-Owned Electric Car Market Report 2025 released by Dubizzle on Tuesday.
Government support and infrastructure expansion have helped accelerate the shift toward cleaner transportation.
Dubai recorded more than 40,600 EV registrations in the first half of the year, while charging activity in Abu Dhabi rose by 60%, the report revealed.
Nationwide initiatives including the rollout of a unified EV charging tariff along with rapid deployment of new charging points are paving the way for wider EV adoption.
Dubai today has over 1,270 charging stations, while Abu Dhabi has introduced 1,000 new chargers and Sharjah added 100 ultra-fast charging points.
Sherif Magdy, Sales Director at Dubizzle Cars, said the UAE car market in 2025 “feels more considered than ever before” with buyers making choices based on practicality, technology, and long-term value.
“Pre-owned cars continue to appeal to a wide audience, particularly as the cost of new vehicles remains high. SUVs are holding their ground, tech features are becoming a stronger deciding factor, and electric vehicles are gaining traction as charging infrastructure improves.”
The 2025 report showed that Tesla retained its position as the most popular pre-owned EV brand in the UAE, led by the model 3 sedan, while BYD strengthened its presence with the Han.
German brands such as BMW and Mercedes remained strong contenders, consistently ranking among the top 10 used EV brands.
In the pre-owned sedan market, the Tesla Model 3, Porsche Taycan, and BYD Han were in highest demand.
In the SUV segment, the Tesla Model Y was the most sought-after pre-owned EV, followed by the Tesla Model X.
Buyers for pre-owned EV SUVs also showed considerable interest for BMW iX, BYD Song Plus, BMW iX3, Hongqi E-HS9, Avatr 11, Mercedes-Benz EQE, BMW iX1, and GMC Hummer.
Overall, dubizzle observed two key shifts in the market: growing demand for long-range electric vehicles and increasing trust in Chinese EV manufacturers.