Courier drivers will be interested to read that the number of new vans registered here in the UK in July 2023 rose once again. In fact, it is the 7th month in a row that the number of new vans sold has risen.

Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the number of new vans sold in the UK in July 2023 amounted to 26,990. In July 2022 the figure was 18,722 so that was an increase of 44.2% that we are sure you will agree is a very large rise.

In percentage terms, new vans in the 2.0 to 2.5 tonnes category saw the biggest increase – a rise of 227.4%. The category of new vans that sold the most of were in the 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes category with sales of 19,111.

On a year to date basis to July 2023, the number of new vans sold totalled 196,916 with that being an increase of 20.7% when compared with the same period last year.

The 3 top selling new vans in the UK in July 2023 were: –

1. Ford Transit 2,598
2. Ford Transit Custom 2,594
3. Vauxhall Vivaro 1,974

The 3 top selling new vans in the UK on a year to date basis to July 2023 were: –

1. Ford Transit Custom 24,566
2. Ford Transit 16,787
3. Vauxhall Vivaro 10,693

It is interesting that the number of new battery electric vans (BEVs) sold in July 2023 rocketed to 1,489 with that being a rise of over 94%. Let us hope that we see a progressive increase in the number of public battery charging points in a variety of places in the UK to help deal with the increased demand in sale of such light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

So, from the sound of things, if you are a courier driver looking to change their van then there would appear to be quite a bit of choice. Hopefully, you will be able to purchase a new van for a good price.