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Van market grows but electric LCV sales are stalling

Craig Cheetham, contributor
Wed, 05 Jun 2024

The UK van market continued to grow in May 2024, but sales of electric vans have flatlined leading the member of the Zero Emission Van Plan to call for action to reduce purchase costs and improve infrastructure.

Registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units in the month – the best May figure in three years – but was driven by increased demand in the mid-size vans, 2.0 tonnes to 2.5 tonne, which rose 8.1%.

Light vans weighing less than 2.0 tonnes recorded the largest proportional growth, rising 55.7%, but this was largely due to replacement cycles of four of the most popular models limiting supply in prior months.

Large vans weighing 2.5 tonnes to 3.5 tonnes saw a decline of 0.8% but continued to account for the vast majority of the market at 65.9%. The Ford Transit retained its position as the top seller.

Sales of battery electric vans (BEVs) rose 3.5% in May to achieve a 4.2% market share – almost unchanged from last year’s 4.1%. But for the year to date, BEV registrations have fallen by 2.1%, meaning a 4.8% market share, down from 5.2%.

Ask HJ

Does the Ford Transit Custom have problems with dual mass flywheel?

Does the Ford Transit Custom have problems with dual mass flywheel. If so at what mileage?
The Ford Transit in manual transmission form has been fitted with a dual mass flywheel since the early 2000s, but it's not a major known failure point on the vans. Generally a DMF will last the life of the clutch at the very least - around 100,000 miles depending on how it has been driven. Clutch and DMF replacement on the Ford Transit is generally less expensive than on passenger cars as well as access is far easier. The labour time for the job books at 3-4 hours, so at an industry average rate of £80 an hour (independent) banks on £360 + VAT plus parts - around £700 in total to do the job if needed.
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