UK deliveries of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dipped by -2.1% in September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered.
Year to date registrations are down -9.8%, reflecting a “tough economic environment and weak business confidence” said the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders.
New electric van (EV) registrations rose 41.1% year-on-year to 4,262 units – the most ever recorded in a single month, achieving a market share of 8.9%.
Year-to-date BEV volumes now stand at 22,118 units, up 55.9% on 2024 to represent 9.1% of all new registrations, well below the 16% share mandated for 2025.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive said: “September is one of the busiest months for the new van market so a slight dip in volumes compared with previous strong years is disappointing but unsurprising.
“The growth in electric van uptake is hugely encouraging, but the market is under pressure to deliver the investment necessary for decarbonisation.
“Manufacturers are delivering a huge choice of models to suit all businesses – now we need better dedicated infrastructure and continuing incentives to drive the switch.”
