Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive Europe, has reported a strong start to the year for electric van sales.
Between January and February, electric van volumes increased by 74% year-on-year, the highest performance in the first months of the year ever recorded.
Matthew Davock, Director of Commercial Vehicles at Manheim UK, said: “While younger, lower mileage stock is undoubtedly driving improved performance across electric vehicle sales, this wouldn’t be possible without rising market confidence and increasing buyer appetite.
“What we’re seeing now is the early stages of market maturity. Buyers now understand more about battery performance, running costs and charging needs than ever before. Combined with improved product quality and wider industry awareness, this is reducing hesitation and accelerating adoption.
“In 2025, we spoke consistently about growing momentum in the market, so it is encouraging to see this momentum carry into 2026 and continue to gain pace.”
The average selling price of electric vans increased by 33% year on year, reaching £9,971.
This improved performance coincided with a younger stock profile. The average age of electric vans fell to 34 months, and the average mileage fell to 19,675.
