Carvago.com, an online marketplace with over one million used cars from across Europe, has created a unique price map that reveals significant price differences in each market.
According to the latest data, Romania, Spain, the Benelux countries and Italy are the markets with the most attractive offers – offering BEV* and hybrid cars with the biggest price differences compared to other markets.
Germany, a long-time popular destination for buying used cars, is characterized by attractive prices, especially for older electric cars such as the 2015 BMW i3. hybrid cars. The French market and the offer of Polish and Slovak dealers are also interesting opportunities.
The results of the latest analysis, which tracks cars sold between the last quarter of last year and the end of February this year, shows that choosing the right place to buy can bring significant savings to customers.
Here are some models for which the Romanian market is very competitive:
- Volkswagen-Id 4-2024-150KW-Electric – average price in Romania, 43,481 EUR
- Nissan-Leaf-2018-110KW-Electric – average price in Romania, 15,519 EUR
- Toyota-Corolla-2022-90KW-Hybrid – average price in Romania, 23,427 EUR
“Our research reveals significant price differences between markets, which can be attributed to different local specificities such as taxes, fees or subsidies“, he says Jakub Šulta, founder of Carvago. “We have long been committed to providing our customers with a convenient service to buy a car virtually anywhere in Europe. In the end, the size of the offer is always to the advantage of the customer, who can take advantage of price differences between countries, while maintaining a high level of service quality.”
An important tip for customers when importing a used car from abroad is to have the vehicle thoroughly checked, ideally by an independent technician. Carvago focuses on a thorough inspection of vehicles before purchase, using tools such as Cebia, a database of insurance companies and stolen vehicles. Unlike individual importers, Carvago offers its customers the assurance of a guarantee from a Czech company, which includes full responsibility for the condition of the recommended vehicles.
*BEV – Battery electric vehicle
