VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD UK ELECTRIC VAN MARKET

• Vauxhall continues to lead the e-LCV market, accounting for one-in-three electric vans sold in the UK in the first five months of 2023, according to latest SMMT figures
• Vivaro Electric remains the country’s best-selling electric van with 1907 sold so far in 2023
• Vauxhall is one of few manufacturers in the UK able to offer fleets and buyers a fully electric van across its entire line-up

One-in-three electric vans sold in the UK so far this year has been a Vauxhall, according to the latest new car and van registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
 

The May registration figures reveal Vauxhall, the best-selling e-LCV manufacturer so far this year, accounts for 33.24% of the electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) market for the first five months of 2023, with 2493 vans sold. The Vauxhall e-LCV range is made up of the Combo Electric, Vivaro Electric, and Movano Electric, with Vauxhall one of few companies in the UK able to offer an electric van across its entire LCV model line-up.
 

The Vivaro Electric also remains the country’s best-selling e-LCV overall, having reached 1907 sales in the first five months of the year.
 

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “Vauxhall accounting for a third of the electric Light Commercial Vehicle market shows how strong our product line-up is. Our customers range from individuals to some of the largest fleet operators in the country, showcasing the breadth and capability of our electric vans.”
 

The Vivaro Electric - awarded ‘Medium Van of the Year’ at the What Van? Awards 2022 and ‘Best Medium Electric Van’ at the Driving Electric Awards 2022, as well as being crowned ‘International Van of the Year 2021’, offers great flexibility. Available with a 50kWh or a 75kWh battery, it achieves a WLTP range of up to 205 miles from a single charge and comes with a maximum payload of up to 1,226kg.

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ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors started making vehicles in the UK in 1903. Today, as the oldest and most familiar of Britain’s automotive manufacturers, its philosophy is to build vehicles that are relevant to all. Vauxhall’s two manufacturing plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton produced 120,000 cars and vans in 2019, and its sales accounted for 7.5 per cent of the UK market.

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a leader in electrification – as of 2021 it is one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans.  By 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with an electrified version.  By 2028, Vauxhall has committed to only selling fully electric vehicles.  Info: www.vauxhall.co.uk

Press Contacts:

Mitch Kerrison                                                           PR Manager

mitchell.kerrison@stellantis.com                           07387 133916
 

Matthew Bendall                                                       Head of PR, Vauxhall

matthew.bendall@vauxhall.co.uk                          07920 163 854
 

Jeremy Townsend                                                      Group Communications Director, Stellantis UK

jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com                          07827 896 480