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Van market shrinks despite EV growth

SMMT: EV demand rose 36.2% in 2025, but still below mandated level

Mark Moran
06 January 2026

 

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

Fleet renewal shrank in every month last year other than December, which posted a slight 1.7% rise, reflecting a challenging economic environment and weak business confidence.Across the year, registrations of new medium-sized vans declined -20.7% to 51,639...

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