Battery-electric van registrations grow by 44.7%

Battery-electric van registrations grow by 44.7%

Battery electric vans (BEVs) grew strongly, up 44.7% with 2,439 registrations in April, according to new figures. The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also found the overall light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads. At an 11.1% market share, however, BEV adoption represented around half the 24% share mandated for 2026. More than half of the UK’s…

Van market returns to growth with EV boost

21,716 new vans, pickups and 4x4s join UK roads in April, up 6.8% year on year. Growth driven by 28.5% rise in large vans but pickups continue to slump, down -57.4%. Zero emission uptake rises 44.7% but market share still under half of 24% mandated. Latest industry outlook expects full-year market to be flat (-0.5%) with BEVs at 11.1% share. Data download new LCV registrations April 2026 DOWNLOAD ALL The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) mark…