News Analysis
Heading for ground zero
The Commercial Vehicle Show will aim to Sean Keywood
Building the e-Van learnings
The latest SMMT data delivered positive news for the adoption of electric vans. Whilst overall new van registrations fell by nearly 20% in February, the demand for battery electric vans was up over 55% year on year, with market share rising to 9.7%. However, the numbers are still below the government’s target for 2025 of 16%. Van manufacturers are adding more electric vans to their
T
he organisers of the Commercial Vehicle
Show 2025 say the event will help to prepare operators for “a decade of difficult decarbonisation decisions”. Te show, which will take
place at the NEC Birmingham between 29 April and 1 May, is being held in the context of government requirements for all new vans to be zero- emission from 2035. With EVs accounting for only 6.3% of new vans in 2024, the show, held in partnership by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is aiming to help operators to urgently prepare for a radically different market. More than 150 exhibitors
will be at the show, including Kia, which is giving its PV5 electric van its UK debut, and Flexis, the electric van brand established as a joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. Other electric van debuts
at the show will include the Skywell 233, and the Farizon SV, while Ford will showcase its latest electric Transit offerings.
Te show will also feature
a programme of speakers including SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes, UK Minister for Skills and Leader of the House of Lords Jacqui Smith, RHA managing director Richard Smith, and Renault Trucks UK and Ireland managing director Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues. Hawes said: “Te CV Show
provides a vital platform for operators to engage with manufacturers, policymakers, and providers to navigate the road to net zero. “As the UK’s largest road
transport logistics event, it will focus on the steps required to accelerate fleet electrification, tackle gaps in infrastructure, while showcasing the
outstanding vehicle technology available right now for operators to futureproof their business.” Richard Smith said: “Te commercial vehicle industry needs clarity on the transition to EV. We’ll be addressing the real-world challenges of electrification and alternative fuels at the CV Show and are committing to ensuring that the operators have the right support to adapt.”
are still hesitating on making wholesale change. Probably infrastructure and battery range along with a reticence to commit to technology that is likely to be quickly surpassed which, in turn, has an impact on current residual values.
Delivering real-world experience Addressing these issues, Europcar is focused on delivering real-world experience to businesses without the long-term commitments.
“When businesses and their drivers have the opportunity
to try out electric motoring for themselves, in real-world Shorter, Director of Europcar Vans & Trucks. “Renting an electric van for a few days, a week or more, delivers much more than a standard test-drive. And long-term rental delivers the latest
businesses go electric As part of its mission to help businesses make the switch to E-Tech provide an ideal entry route to electric motoring.
Find out more at
https://www.europcar.co.uk/en-gb/p/
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