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Electric vehicle transition could be boosted by tradespeople ditching diesel vans
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TL;DR
- 71% of tradespeople are in favour of switching to an electric van as their next work vehicle, compared to 55% of the general public.
- Interest in electric vans is particularly high among younger tradespeople (85% of 18-24 year olds), while older tradespeople (over 65) show less inclination.
- Sales of rigid electric vans have increased significantly, with a 70.5% year-on-year rise for models weighing between 3,500kg and 4,250kg.
- The Government's Plug-in Van Grant offers savings of £2,500 to £5,000 on eligible electric vans.
- Wales shows the highest interest in electric van adoption among tradespeople (67%), followed by London (52%), while Northern Ireland shows no interest.
- Farizon Auto UK sees this as an untapped opportunity, stating their electric van models match traditional diesel vans in capability and versatility while offering lower total cost of ownership.