UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined -2.1% YoY in September 2025 to 47,418 units, the smallest drop of the year but continuing a weak trend amid subdued business confidence.

• Large vans (2.5–3.5T) rose +3.2% YoY to 32,670 units, maintaining dominance at nearly 69% of the market.

• Pickups increased +7.8% YoY to 5,749 units, supported by deliveries of pre-fiscal rule orders ahead of April policy changes.

• Small vans (≤2.0T) edged up +1.9% to 1,202 units, while medium vans (2.0–2.5T) dropped sharply by -25.1% to 7,150 units.

• 4x4 registrations fell -13.4% YoY to 647 units, continuing sectoral weakness.

• Electric van (BEV) registrations surged +41.1% YoY to 4,262 units, reaching a record 8.9% market share, though still below the 16% target for 2025.

• BEV rigids (>3.5–4.25T) dropped -61.7% YoY, but other heavy rigids (>3.5–6.0T) grew +38.8%, keeping total rigids only slightly lower (-1.7%).

• Year-to-date, LCV registrations remain down -9.8%, while BEV volumes are up +55.9%, highlighting structural resilience in the electrification segment despite broad market softness.

LCV Registrations by Segment