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VAUXHALL IS THE UK’S BEST-SELLING ELECTRIC VAN MANUFACTURER FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

  • Vauxhall was the main electrical gentle industrial automobile (e-LCV) model within the UK in 2023 – outselling its nearest competitor by greater than double
  • More than 1 / 4 (29.8%) of e-LCVs offered within the UK in 2023 was a Vauxhall
  • Vivaro Electric continued its run because the best-selling electrical van within the UK, topping gross sales charts in December and in 2023 total
  • Vivaro was the second-best promoting van total within the UK in 2023
  • Vauxhall was the third-best promoting model within the total van market in 2023, promoting 24.8% extra autos than in 2022 in a market that was up by 21%.
  • Vauxhall is one among few producers providing fleets and companies a completely electrical van throughout its complete line-up
  • Vauxhall and its Stellantis sister manufacturers are the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain, at Luton and Ellesmere Port
  • Ellesmere Port is the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant

Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in 2023, in accordance with the newest new gentle industrial automobile registration figures printed right now by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The model topped the gross sales charts for the third yr in a row, promoting 6,402 electrical vans in 2023 – greater than double its nearest competitor. The success of Vauxhall’s electrical vans as non-public and fleet autos implies that greater than 1 / 4 (29.8%) of electrical gentle industrial autos (e-LCVs) registered in 2023 was a Vauxhall.

Vauxhall is one among few manufacturers to supply an electrical variant throughout its complete LCV line-up. In 2023, practically a fifth (18.5%) of Vauxhall’s total van gross sales had been of absolutely electrical variants.

The Vivaro Electric, just lately named Best Medium Electric Van on the What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards, led the e-LCV market in 2023 in addition to through the month of December. In the general van market, the Vivaro was the UK’s second best-selling van, with 20,477 offered in 2023.

Vauxhall’s complete LCV vary (Combo, Vivaro and Movano) has just lately been upgraded to function cutting-edge new powertrains, new applied sciences and important worth reductions on electrical fashions in comparison with their predecessors. The success of its LCV vary means Vauxhall was the third best-selling model within the total van market in 2023, with 34,632 vans offered – a 24.8% enhance (6,895) over 2022 in a market that was up by 21%.

Vauxhall’s vans are a part of Stellantis Pro One LCV line-up, comprising within the UK of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat.  Stellantis Pro One mixed UK registrations stood at 94,978 vans for 2023 – up from 74,879 autos in 2022, representing a market share of 27.23% of the UK LCV market, up from 25.97% in 2022. 

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “It’s a fantastic achievement to be the UK’s best-selling e-LCV manufacturer for the third year running, demonstrating our long-standing commitment to electrifying Britain’s businesses. With the award-winning Vivaro Electric continuing to be the leader in electric van sales and Vauxhall accounting for more than one in four electric vans sold in the UK in 2023, it’s clear that we are the brand of choice for van drivers looking to go electric.”

Vauxhall and sister manufacturers Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat are presently the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain. In 2023, Ellesmere Port turned the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant the place it produces the Stellantis small electrical van vary, together with the Vauxhall Combo Electric, whereas the Stellantis manufacturing unit in Luton continues to fabricate the Vauxhall Vivaro and its sister fashions.

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VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN ELECTRIC VAN SALES

# VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN ELECTRIC VAN SALES

– Vivaro Electric is the best-selling electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV) in the UK, holding the top spot in both September and year-to-date sales.
– Combo Electric ranks second in September, solidifying Vauxhall’s position as the leading e-LCV brand in the UK.
– Vauxhall accounted for 32.5% of e-LCVs sold in the UK in September.
– Vivaro and Combo also hold second and third place, respectively, in the overall van market for September.
– Vauxhall aims to become an all-electric vehicle manufacturer by 2028, seven years ahead of the UK Government’s deadline.

Vauxhall’s Vivaro Electric continues to dominate the UK market for electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs), maintaining its strong sales performance in September. This information is based on the latest registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In terms of year-to-date sales and the month of September specifically, the Vivaro Electric leads the e-LCV market, closely followed by the Combo Electric, which is the second-best selling electric van in September.

The popularity of both models, whether used by individuals or fleets, has contributed to Vauxhall’s significant presence in the e-LCV market. In fact, nearly one-third of all e-LCVs registered in September were Vauxhall vehicles, solidifying the brand’s position as the top e-LCV manufacturer in the UK.

Additionally, the diesel (internal combustion engine) versions of the Vivaro and Combo vans currently hold the second and third positions, respectively, in the overall van market for the month of September.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, expressed pride in the success of the Vivaro Electric and Combo Electric, stating that the Combo Electric is now being produced at the Ellesmere Port facility, the UK’s first electric-only plant. Taylor also highlighted the favorable reception and adoption of Vauxhall’s electric LCVs, attributing the brand’s success to the tangible benefits of electrification that van drivers can enjoy.

To further support the transition to electric vans, Stellantis, Vauxhall’s parent company, is offering the Stellantis e-LCV Grant. This incentive provides customers with a £2,500 discount on small and medium electric vans, including the Vauxhall Combo Electric and Vivaro Electric. In addition to this grant, customers can also benefit from the existing government grant for electric vans, which can be worth up to £5,000. Furthermore, businesses and sole traders operating within the expanded London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may qualify for an additional £9,500 to replace a non-compliant van with an electric model, resulting in potential savings of up to £17,000 when purchasing a new electric van.

The Stellantis e-LCV Grant also includes a free home wallbox installation and a £400 credit on an Octopus Electroverse card. The credit allows customers to access over 500,000 chargers across the UK and Europe, providing up to 2,500 miles of public charging. This convenient and comprehensive charging solution is accessible through a single card.

The e-LCV Grant is available for all purchase and lease options, including outright purchase, conditional sale/hire purchase, Finance Lease, or Business Contract Hire through Leasys. This ensures that all customers transitioning to electric vehicles can take advantage of the grant.

This offer is applicable to orders placed on stock vehicles until December 31, 2023.

It is important to note that the standard home installation for the wallbox follows the installer’s guidelines. Additional costs may apply if non-standard install materials or practices are required.

The mileage provided by the Octopus Electroverse card is based on WLTP test figures and average public charging costs across networks.

Overall, Vauxhall’s continued success in the electric van market, as evidenced by the impressive sales figures of the Vivaro Electric and Combo Electric, demonstrates the brand’s commitment to leading the way in the electrification of commercial vehicles in the UK.

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Stellantis LCV brands launch £2,500 e-LCV Grant with free home wallbox and £400 of free public charging

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  • Vauxhall, PEUGEOT, Citroën and Fiat Professional introduce £2,500 e-LCV Grant for small and medium electric vans
  • Stellantis e-LCV Grant is on top of existing government grant for electric vans, worth up to £5,000 – meaning total savings of up to £7,500
  • Offer includes a wallbox installed at home for no extra cost*
  • Customers will also receive £400 credit on an Octopus Electroverse card, providing up to 2,500 miles of free public charging from over 500,000 chargers across the UK and Europe**
  • Stellantis brands account for more than half of all electric vans sold in the UK year-to-date
  • Offer available now on all purchase and lease options, on select stock

 

Stellantis LCV brands have launched a new e-LCV Grant, offering an additional £2,500 incentive on small and medium electric vans from Vauxhall, PEUGEOT, Citroën and Fiat Professional. This is on top of the existing government grant for electric vans, worth up to £5,000 – meaning customers could enjoy up to £7,500 off a new electric van.

The Stellantis e-LCV Grant also includes a free home wallbox installation* and £400 credit on an Octopus Electroverse card, delivering up to 2,500 miles of public charging from over 500,000 chargers across the UK and Europe**.

Tony Lewis, LCV Director, Stellantis UK, said: “With zero-emissions-in-use, a refined driving experience and exemption from current congestion and emissions zone charges, electric vans offer fantastic benefits, particularly for drivers operating in urban areas. The Stellantis e-LCV Grant is designed to provide an all-round package for electric van drivers, making it even more attractive for fleets and businesses looking to go electric.”

Vauxhall, PEUGEOT, Citroën and Fiat Professional are among the few brands to offer a fully electric variant across their entire LCV line-ups, with Stellantis accounting for one-in-two (54.3%) of all electric vans sold in the UK year-to-date (according to the latest SMMT registration figures***). More than one-in-four electric vans sold in the UK so far in 2023 has been a Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, making it the UK’s best-selling e-LCV.

The e-LCV Grant applies to stock vehicles only. The list of eligible models includes the Vauxhall Combo Electric, PEUGEOT e-Partner, Citroën ë-Berlingo and Fiat Professional E-Doblò, with production of these vans recently getting underway at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant. Customers looking for a medium electric van can also benefit, with the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, PEUGEOT e-Expert, Citroën ë-Dispatch and Fiat Professional E-Scudo eligible for the grant.

The free home wallbox available alongside the Stellantis e-LCV Grant will be supplied by Ohme or Free2Move eSolutions (subject to availability) and is compatible with the MyVauxhall, MYPEUGEOT, MyCitroën and FIAT apps. The wallbox installation is managed by Octopus, with customers also able to benefit from an optional Octopus energy tariff. If a customer already has a wallbox installed, they will instead receive a £750+VAT Customer Deposit Contribution towards their new van.

The Stellantis e-LCV Grant is available on all purchase and lease options, including outright purchase, conditional sale/hire purchase, Finance Lease or Business Contract Hire through Leasys, ensuring all customers making the switch to electric can benefit.

The offer applies to orders placed on stock vehicles from today (02/10/2023) until and including 31/12/2023.

*Standard home installation according to the installer’s guidelines. Extra costs will be applicable where non-standard install material/practices are required, such as additional cabling.

**Based on WLTP test figures and average public charging costs across networks which can be accessed using Octopus Electroverse card.

***SMMT data. August 2023 YTD.

 

About Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

 

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VAUXHALL CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN E-LCV SALES

  • Vauxhall remains the UK’s best-selling e-LCV manufacturer
  • Almost a third of all electric vans sold so far in 2023 is a Vauxhall
  • Vivaro Electric continues to be the best-selling e-LCV in the UK, with 3,211 sold year-to-date
  • Vauxhall is one of the few manufacturers in the UK able to offer fleets and private buyers a fully electric van across its entire line-up

Vauxhall continues to hold its position as the leading e-LCV manufacturer in the UK, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The Vivaro Electric remains the top choice for buyers, with a total of 3,211 units sold this year, making it the best-selling e-LCV in the country. In fact, nearly one-third (31.83%) of all electric vans sold in the UK so far in 2023 have been Vauxhall vehicles.

James Taylor, the Managing Director of Vauxhall, expressed his satisfaction with the Vivaro Electric’s success in the market, highlighting its popularity among both fleet and private buyers who are transitioning to electric vehicles. As the leading e-LCV manufacturer in the UK, Vauxhall is committed to driving the electrification trend forward.

Unlike many other manufacturers, Vauxhall offers a fully electric van option across its entire lineup, making it an attractive choice for businesses and fleets. As part of its commitment to sustainable mobility, Vauxhall aims to become an all-electric manufacturer by 2028, which is seven years ahead of the UK Government’s deadline.