Van Market Slumps in May Despite Electric Uptake Surge

Van market slumps in May despite electric uptake surge

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market shrank by -11.8% in May, with 22,796 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups registered, according to new SMMT data

Light commercial vehicle market down in May

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle market has fallen for six months in a row, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […] The post Light commercial vehicle market down in May first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

SMMT New Van Registrations

According to the SMMT report, new light commercial vehicle registrations fell by 11.8% in May, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Meanwhile, electric van uptake grew by 50% but remains below-mandated targets, prompting calls for stronger government support for infrastructure. Van Market Shrinks for Sixth Month Running The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -11.8% in May, with 22,796 vans, 4x4s and pickups joining …

Van dealers grind their way through May with sales falling 12%

Van dealers went through the grinder again in May with sales down -11.8% in May to 22,796 vehicles. It was the worst May performance since 2022 and marked a sixth consecutive month of decline with businesses holding back on fleet renewals. Demand shrank for new vans of all sizes, with the largest models down -14.0% to 14,652 units, while deliveries of medium sized vans fell by -9.2% to 4,065 units and the smallest vans by -7.8% to 673. Only the …

Van market shrinks for sixth month running

New light commercial vehicle registrations fall -11.8% in May, the sixth monthly decline in a row. Electric van uptake grows 50.0% but market share still just half of mandated levels. Industry urges government to back market regulation with equally bold infrastructure targets. Data download new LCV registrations May 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -11.8% in May with 22,796 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups jo…