UK Tesla Record: Used car sales in January despite Musk criticism

Tesla recorded a record in the used car market in the UK in January. Despite growing criticism of Elon Musk and his political involvement, sales figures show a clear upward trend.

Record figures in the used car market
In January 2025, 2,442 used Tesla-vehicles were sold - a significant increase compared to 1,622 units sold in the previous month. Compared to January 2024, when 1,144 vehicles were sold, the year-on-year comparison has almost doubled. The models Model 3 and Model Y dominate the market:

Model 3: 1,751 units sold
Model Y: 527 units sold
Model S and Model X each recorded 85 and 79 sales respectively.

Price development and market dynamics
Parallel to the rising sales figures, the average price in the used segment fell. The price of the Model 3 fell from £31,064 in May 2023 to £21,601 in January 2025. Similar trends were seen in the Model Y, Model X and Model S. This price drop is due to increased supply and the lack of government incentives for used car buyers.

Independence from political discourse
Market analyst Alastair Campbell emphasized that despite speculation about Elon Musk's increasing unpopularity and his political involvement, there were no negative effects on sales figures. On the contrary, the data shows a clear trend: political discussions appear to be influencing purchasing decisions for Tesla-used cars.

Conclusion
The record figures in January confirm that the demand for used Tesla-vehicles remains high despite external criticism. The combination of attractive prices, high energy efficiency and the extensive Supercharger infrastructure underlines the market position of Tesla in the used car segment. Current developments indicate that buyers are primarily interested in the practical benefits and technological advantages of the Tesla-models.