Carla Secures 51.7 MSEK to Scale Used EV Sales in Sweden

Carla, an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, has secured 51.7 million SEK in a recent funding round, according to Dagens industri. The oversubscribed round, primarily supported by existing investors, values the company at 552 million SEK. This investment follows Carla's achievement of two consecutive months of EBITDA profitability. Carla has demonstrated significant growth, achieving a business volume increase of nearly 50% and an 89% surge in gross profit compared to the same period last year. In 2024, the company reported a total business volume of 1.199 billion SEK, reinforcing its position as the second-largest seller of used electric vehicles in Sweden. Patrik Illerstig, CEO and co-founder of Carla, stated that the newly acquired capital will be strategically deployed to scale operations and effectively address strong consumer demand.