Electric vans at record level but targets remain distant

Van market grows 22% with record electric LCV registrations

The new van market enjoyed another strong month in July, with registrations rising 22.0% year-on-year to 28,578 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the fourth consecutive month of growth and takes registrations for the first seven months of 2026 to 187,226 units, an increase of 4.3% compared with the same period last year. The latest figures underline continued …

UK: Electric Vans Hit Record Market Share In July

The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market continued its strong momentum in July, posting its fourth consecutive month of growth as demand for electric vans reached an all-time high.According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 28,578 new light commercial vehicles were registered during July, representing a 22.0% year-on-year increase. The strong monthly performance lifted total registrations for t…

July pick-up sales plummet 53% in 10-month freefall

Sales of pick-ups continued to freefall in July, declining for a 10th consecutive month, down -53.2% to 888 units and accounting for just 3.1% of the market. Demand has been skewered by the reclassification of double cab pick-ups under Budget Benefit in Kind and capital allowance rules that came into effect from April last year. Overall, UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 22.0% in July to 28,578 units, according to the late…

Electric vans at record level but targets remain distant

28,578 new vans, pickups and 4x4s join UK roads in July, up 22.0% year on year. Pickup registrations fall for 10th consecutive month, down -53.2% as last year’s tax changes continue to constrain market. Battery electric uptake grows 74.1% to capture record 14.7% market share.   Data download new LCV registrations July 2026 DOWNLOAD ALL UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 22.0% in July to 28,578 units, according to the late…