Demand for new vans rises in September, but EV uptake falls again

SMMT: Sector calls for long-term provision of Plug-in Van Grant and mandated van-suitable chargepoint roll-out

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month in four years, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Some 48,455 new vans, 4x4s and pickups were registered as more businesses invested in fleet renewal than any month this year bar March, encouraged by the introduction of the new ‘74’ numberplate. It means 267,339...

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