New van demand falls despite plate-change but eLCV uptake hits new high
- 6 October 2025
The UK’s new LCV market fell 2.1% in September despite the shift to the new ‘75’ numberplate.
The UK’s new LCV market fell 2.1% in September despite the shift to the new ‘75’ numberplate.
The new light commercial vehicle market fell for the eighth month running in July, while electric van uptake soared.
The UK’s new van market fell for the fifth month running in April, but electric van uptake surged by 77.5%.
Government plans to reinstate the 2030 phase-out for new ICE cars are a major risk without additional support measures, the BVRLA has warned.