New van demand dips in September, but best month ever for EV uptake

SMMT: Year-to-date EV demand up by half (55.9%) but still falling short of year’s 16% market share target

UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

Electric van uptake rose by 41.1% to deliver best ever month for volume uptake, while taking 8.9% market share. 

The modest drop continues 2025’s downward trend, with registrations down -9.8% year to date, reflecting a...