Electric vans accounted for 5% of all new vans sold in July
Electric vans accounted for 5% of all new vans sold in July, up from just 3% in the same month last year.
According to data published by New Automotive, electric vans continue to be the fastest growing market segment, despite the overall number of new van registrations shrinking by 22% compared to July 2021.
Ford secured the biggest share of the electric van market in July, with 1 in 4 new electric van registrations being Ford vehicles. Ford has experienced exponential growth in its share of the electric van market, after selling no electric van models in 2021. Collectively, the top three manufacturers – Ford, Peugeot, and Maxus – represent over half of all electric vans sold in July. Vauxhall’s share of new electric van registrations was just 12% in July, a dramatic drop after it accounted for 47% of all new electric vans registrations in June.
Maxus topped the table of manufacturers who are electrifying the fastest, with 38% of their van sales being electric this month. Vauxhall and Peugeot come in next with 16% and 13% respectively. Despite Ford being the most popular electric van manufacturer in the UK, accounting for 34% of all new electric van registrations, electric vans only accounted for 3% of their total sales.
Ciara Cook, Research and Policy Officer at New AutoMotive, said: “It is great that more and more businesses and individuals are discovering the benefits of switching to an electric van. However there is still a mountain to climb, with over 15,000 new diesel vans registered in July. Each new ICE van registered is a polluting vehicle that will stay on the roads for years to come.”
“The cost of living crisis and sky-high diesel prices are hitting businesses hard. The savings in running costs electric vans offer could be crucial for many businesses in the difficult months ahead. “
“An ambitious ZEV mandate will be critical in making sure that the supply of electric vans meets demand, as more businesses discover the savings they offer and make the switch.”
