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The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May.
Registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
It said the result was the strongest performance for the month since 2021, which recorded the best May market in history when business investment in commercial vehicles accelerated in the wake of the pandemic.
Battery electric van sales achieved a 4.2% market share in May, well adrift ot the 10% required by government under ZEV Mandate. Year to date the share is 4.8%.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The UK van market’s 17-month run of growth is playing a crucial part in renewing the fleet with the latest, cleanest vehicles.
“However, convincing businesses that now is the time to switch to zero emission operations remains a challenge.
“With an expanding choice for every use case now available, the next government must take steps to recharge the zero emission van market, an essential part of the net zero economy every party wants.”