Demand for new LCVs down again, reports SMMT

Demand for new LCVs down again, reports SMMT

UK demand for new LCVs fell by 14.9% in April to 20,332 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This made it the worst April since 2020, with LCV sales now down for five months in a row. April’s decline was led by 22.9% fewer registrations of the largest new vans,

Five months of falling demand for new vans

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) deliveries fall -14.9% in April, the fifth consecutive month of decline. Demand for new vans of all sizes softens while 4x4s and pick-ups enjoy growth, but April double-cab tax change risks further decline. New electric van uptake surges by 77.5% – but still represents just half the 16% market share mandated in 2025. Manufacturers continue major investment in greenest model choices, but infrastructure planning …