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**Electric Light-Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Market in the UK: June 2025 Overview**
The electric LCV market in the UK is demonstrating a robust growth, despite a challenging overall LCV market. Key statistics from June 2025 include:
- **Dominance of Ford**: Ford accounted for 37.5% of all new all-electric vans registered in June, and over a quarter (26.5%) of all new battery-electric LCVs registered in the first half of the year[2][3]. The Ford Transit Custom was the best-selling LCV in June, with 4,555 units registered, and the Ford E-Transit Custom was the best-selling electric LCV model, with 759 registrations[6][7]. Additionally, Ford Transit Connect accounted for 203 PHEV units sold in June[7].
- **Growing Market Diversification**: The market now offers nearly 40 different BEV models, up from 28 in the first half of 2024, reflecting significant investments by manufacturers in zero-emission LCVs[1][3].
- **Market Share and Targets**: Although BEVs represent only 10.6% of the LCV market in June, they are still below the government's target of 16% for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in 2025[1][3].
- **Sector Trends**: The demand for LCVs shrank across all sectors except for those weighing 2-tonnes GVW and under, which saw a 22% increase in June[8]. The 2-tonne GVW and under category registered 19,501 new units, representing 69.2% of all LCV units registered in the UK[4].
- **Used Electric Van Market**: Sales of used electric vans made up 2.5% of the overall auction market in June[5].
- **Other Notable Models**: The VW ID. Buzz Cargo was the third best-selling electric LCV, with 365 units and a 12.2% market share[6]. The Peugeot e-Expert came in second place, with 388 units and a 12.9% share[6]. Ford Transit Custom PHEVs were the best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vans in June, with 646 units sold[7].
- **Market Challenges**: The LCV market faces ongoing economic pressures and weak business confidence, impacting overall demand despite the growth in electric options[1][3]. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) emphasizes the need for more EV infrastructure to boost demand and meet government targets[1]. The UK government's spending review, outlining support for the transition to zero-emission LCVs, is still to be finalised.
[1] https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/lcvs/ [2] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-transit-custom-electric-van-sales-top-2000-units-uk [3] https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/electric-vehicles/ [4] https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet/news/fleet-management/lcvs-account-for-69-of-all-new-vehicle-registrations-in-june [5] https://www.autocar.co.uk/business/news/used-ev-market-grows-slightly-in-june [6] https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet/news/june-lcvs-2025-top-sellers [7] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-transit-connect-electric-van-sales-top-200-units-uk [8] https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet/news/june-lcvs-2025-top-sellers
The electric LCV market's growth in the UK can be seen in various sectors, like finance and industry, as manufacturers invest heavily in zero-emission LCVs. In the automotive industry, electric cars, including Ford's Transit Custom and E-Transit Custom, significantly dominate the electric LCV market. Moreover, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles is impacting the lifestyle of UK residents, as the used electric van market shows involvement, making up 2.5% of the overall auction market. However, the market still needs to overcome challenges such as weak business confidence and the lack of EV infrastructure to reach the government's target of 16% for zero-emission vehicles in 2025.
