7:58 am, February 26, 2025
Is there an opportunity for used car dealers to sell electric vehicles – and if you’re yet to dabble in the market where is it best to enter?
That’s what Car Dealer Live partners Cox Automotive will be attempting to answer during their research session at our exclusive event.
With confusion and trepidation surrounding the EV market, Cox plans to dive into the data and discuss where car dealers of all sizes could seize upon the opportunity.
Insights director Phil Nothard will present fresh research from the firm and will be joined on stage by James Brearley, managing director of Lookers to discuss the topic.
Car Dealer Live – sponsored by Auto Trader – takes place on March 13 at the British Motor Museum, in Gaydon. Tickets are selling out fast for car dealers and suppliers and are available on the event website.
Nothard said: ‘We’ll be talking about the EV market and in particular what’s happening in the used EV market.
‘We’ll focus on what to look out for, what dealers should be thinking about when looking at a used battery electric vehicle, what consumers expect to see and hear from dealers when talking to them about a used EV and sharing some insights as to what the future looks like for that used EV market.
‘They are going to become a high proportion of the used car market as we move forward and there are opportunities there for the right dealer that wants to get involved with battery electric vehicles.’
Cox Automotive, as well as all partners of the event including headliners Auto Trader, Jato, Experian, Motorway, and Google, will deliver exclusive research created for Car Dealer Live on March 13.
There will be panel sessions with franchised and independent car dealers as well as car manufacturer bosses.
And headline interviews with Dr Andy Palmer, the former Nissan chief and Aston Martin CEO, John O’Hanlon the Waylands Automotive CEO, and Nicole Melillo Shaw, the managing director of Volvo Cars UK.
Nothard added: ‘Some of the insight that we’re looking at sharing at Car Dealer Live is what to think about when appraising a used battery electric vehicle, either in a part exchange or buying it within the trade market place.
‘We’ll be going through what to look out for, because there are opportunities, but it can be very costly if you get it wrong.’
Car Dealer Live is packed with exclusive sessions for the motor trade designed to give attendees thought-provoking and insightful research to take away and improve their businesses.
Topics at the event include practical tips on how car dealers can really use AI in their dealerships.
Yesterday, we revealed Motorway’s James Wilson will be delivering that session alongside Michael Bell, CEO of Available Car.
Nothard added: ‘For me, Car Dealer Live is as much about what I’ll get from the speakers on the day, the keynote speakers and the networking.
‘It’s a fantastic opportunity to network and there’s always a great line-up of panel discussions. It is all about the content, all about the discussions and you always come away with something that you didn’t know before you went.’
Tickets
Trading car dealers can book tickets for the event for £160, supplier tickets are £320. Some 10% of ticket sales will be donated to industry charity Ben.
A hotel package is also available which will include a stay at a four-star hotel, a short drive away from the venue, the night before.
Car Dealer will be hosting a social gathering in a dedicated area at the hotel the night before so attendees can network ahead of the main event.
It is essential you book the correct tickets. Non trading car dealers who book car dealer tickets will have their tickets cancelled.
For more information and a full programme of the day visit CarDealerLive.co.uk.
