Electric van registrations rise 58% but remain below government targets

UK electric van registrations increased by 58% in October, although their share of the market remains less than half the government’s 2026 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target, according to the latest industry figures.

However, electric vehicles accounted for just 11% of registrations in the first 10 months of 2026, compared with the 24% target set under the ZEV Mandate.

Despite growing demand for electric models, the SMMT forecasts that battery electric vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes will account for 10.4% of the market in 2026, well below the mandated 24%.

The industry body expects electric van market share to reach 14.9% in 2027 and 18.8% in 2028, still lower than mandate targets of 34% and 46% respectively.

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