New Light Commercial Vehicle Market Declines by -10.3% - London Business News

UK new van market down 10% in 2025

SMMT figures show that fleet renewal shrank in every month last year other than December, which posted a slight 1.7% rise.

Weak business confidence hits new van sales in 2025

A ‘challenging economic outlook’ and ‘weak business confidence’ hammered van sales last year. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the LCV market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered. Fleet renewal shrank in every month last year other than December, which posted a slight 1.7% rise. But deliveries of new battery electric vans (BEVs) rose by 36.2% with a record 30,…

Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth

New light commercial vehicle market declines by -10.3% with 315,422 registrations in 2025. All but lower-volume segments contract, including pick-ups after double cab tax change ends growth. EV demand rises 36.2% but still well below mandated level, with steep 2026 ambition requiring urgent review. Data download new LCV registrations December 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 3…

Weak 2025 Outcome and Forecast for 2026 by Mobility Sweden

Mobility Sweden published its first report in 2026, reporting a weak market in 2025 and sharing its forecast for this year. The 2025 Data According to Mobility Sweden, light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined by nearly 13% in 2025 to 33,449 units, mainly due to the economic downturn and the weak construction market negatively affecting demand for LCVs. In December 2025, LCV registrations declined by 4%, with 3,485 units. Heavy truck…