Germans and Austrians googling "gebrauchtwagenpreise entwicklung" will find a mixed picture: on October data the average asking price for used cars in Germany fell slightly, while used battery‑electric vehicles (BEVs) continued to gain value — a contrast that matters for private buyers, dealers, fleet managers and workshop staff. (AUTOHAUS, 02 Nov 2026; AUTO1, 27 Oct 2026).

What the latest numbers show

AutoScout24’s market snapshot — reported by AUTOHAUS on 2 November 2026 — shows the average advertised price on the German used‑car market slipped 0.6% month‑on‑month in October to €26,728. At the same time, used BEVs broke the market trend: their average asking price rose 1.7% in October to €39,658 and has increased roughly 20% since January (from €32,980). Supply and interest also moved: AutoScout24 recorded a 7.2% drop in listed vehicles and an overall demand index decline of 10.9% versus September. (AUTOHAUS / AutoScout24, 02 Nov 2026).

Wholesale view: Europe and implications for Austria

At wholesale level AUTO1’s Price Index — published 27 October 2026 — records a continuing but moderating fall in European dealer prices: the AUTO1 Group Price Index stood at 132.0 in October, down 0.9% from 133.2 in September, 3.4% below the level at the start of 2026 and 5.0% below October 2025. That wholesale trend covers Austria as part of AUTO1’s European dataset and helps explain why retail asking prices in Germany and neighbouring Austria are now diverging by drivetrain segment. (AUTO1 Group, 27 Oct 2026).

Why EVs are different

Both datasets point to the same structural drivers: rising fuel costs and tighter supply of well‑specified used BEVs have pushed buyer interest up relative to available stock, supporting higher asking prices for electric second‑hand cars even as the broader market cools. Stefan Schneck, Head of Sales Germany at AutoScout24, warns that used EVs show a more differentiated value path than other drivetrains and that buyers and traders must look closely at model, battery and age when judging residuals. (AUTOHAUS quoting AutoScout24, 02 Nov 2026).