EV consideration is increasing among UK businesses, with electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations having increased by more than 50 percent year-on-year to June 2025.
The survey of 1,000 UK van drivers reveals cost effectiveness as a key factor driving EV consideration, with 62 percent of respondents now believing that an electric van would be cheaper to run than a diesel or petrol alternative.
For those businesses making the switch to electric, Volkswagen’s Charge Anytime offer with OVO Energy can help drivers to save up to £542 per year, when smart-charging at home, thanks to the low rate of 7p per kWH any time of the day or night. Additionally, customers benefit from up to 2,000 free miles for their new electric vehicle with Charge Anytime, plus up to 1,000 extra free miles for the next three years, to help van drivers to keep on-the-road costs to a minimum.
While charging time (49 percent) and electric range (43 percent) continue to top concerns about making the transition, the results show that the majority (69 percent) of respondents without an electric van on their fleets do expect to purchase one in 2025. This is because, according to the survey, businesses are looking for ways to make their businesses more sustainable (52 percent). Also cited was the improved selection of EV options available (37 percent), leading to greater EV consideration.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now offers options designed to cater to every customer with an enhanced line-up of all-electric vehicles helping businesses to navigate the transition.
An example is Volkswagen’s new eTransporter panel van, with the 83kWh battery variant producing up to 218PS and an all-electric range of up to 200 miles. The ID. Buzz Cargo, meanwhile, offers an all-electric range of up to 277 miles on the 79kWh battery variant, and up to 201 miles on the new entry-level 59kWh variant.
“It’s encouraging to see van drivers embracing the transition to electric, with the majority now recognising the ways in which EVs can support their day-to-day businesses” said Craig Cavanagh, National Fleet Manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. “We continue to enhance and expand our line-up of all-electric vehicles, including the new eTransporter and entry-level ID. Buzz variants, as well as continuously improving our range of partnerships as we support customers on this electrification journey.”
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