The electric van market is to come under focus in next month’s Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) member meeting.

The event will look at the development of the eLCV sector and the likely shape of the used market

Taking place at 10am on Wednesday 7 September at G3 Vehicle Auctions, Glasshoughton, the event will feature a range of experts on this emerging subject.

They will include Paul Kirby, director, EV Essentials, who will look at the development of the electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) sector, along with Steve Botfield, senior editor for commercial vehicles at Cap HPI, on the likely shape of the used market for eLCVs. Meanwhile, Steve Bridge, managing director, of eStar Truck and Van, will provide a dealer perspective.

Philip Nothard, chair, VRA, said: “We’re in a situation where electric vans are starting to appear on fleets in sizeable numbers for the first time, very much signalling the beginning of the electrification of the LCV sector as we head towards 2030.

“This is a trend that is obviously going to develop at speed over the next few years and our aim, with this meeting, is to provide a comprehensive picture from a fleet, market and dealer point of view. It promises to be very interesting.”

The event will also include a general question and answer session about the motor auctions sector, featuring Andy Conde, general manager of Manheim, along with Matt Dale, joint director of G3 Vehicle Auctions, and Mark Hankey, chief revenue officer of Aston Barclay.

Philip Nothard added: “Motor auctions have, even more so than most other areas of remarketing, gone through a lot since the start of the pandemic but have adapted rapidly and with a large degree of success. We’re looking forward to drilling down into how they see their role in today’s used car market.”

As with other recent VRA events, the meeting will also be accessible online in real time for members who are unable to attend using Zoom.

Members will also be able to take a short tour of G3’s new, £12m, purpose-built, 14-acre auction centre, featuring twin auction halls and the latest remarketing facilities.

For more details about attending VRA member meetings, email [email protected].