VAUXHALL IS UK’S BEST SELLING ELECTRIC VAN BRAND OF 2024 IN LATEST SMMT FIGURES

• Vauxhall is the UK’s best-selling electric van brand of 2024
• Vivaro Electric was the UK’s best-selling electric van in July
• Vauxhall is the third best-selling LCV manufacturer in the UK year-to-date
• Corsa Electric is the UK’s best-selling electric supermini of 2024
• By the end of 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with a fully electric version

Vauxhall continued its strong UK sales performance in July, becoming the best-selling electric van brand so far this year, according to the latest new vehicle registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Vauxhall is the best-selling electric van brand this month and year-to-date with 1,754 registrations so far this year. The Vivaro Electric was also the UK’s best-selling electric van in July. In the overall LCV market, Vauxhall is the UK’s third best-selling manufacturer, with 20,037 registrations so far in 2024, an increase of 5% over this time last year. Vauxhall’s LCV market share has also increased year-on-year from 9.48% to 9.67%.

In the passenger car market, the Corsa Electric was the UK’s best-selling electric supermini in July and leads the segment year-to-date, with 2,385 sold so far in 2024.   

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “Vauxhall has been the UK’s best-selling electric van brand for the last three years, showcasing our drive in helping to electrify Britain’s businesses. We are pleased to be leading the way once again in 2024, with our electric vans and the Corsa Electric leading the way in electrifying the supermini segment.”

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ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors started making vehicles in the UK in 1903. Today, as the oldest and most familiar of Britain’s automotive manufacturers, its philosophy is to build vehicles that are relevant to all. Vauxhall is one of few mainstream automotive brands to produce vans in Britain at its manufacturing plants in Luton, home of the Vivaro, and Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant. Vauxhall has been the UK’s best-selling electric light commercial vehicle manufacturer since 2021, while among its passenger car line-up, the Vauxhall Corsa was the UK’s best-selling new car in 2021.

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a leader in electrification – as of 2021 it is one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans.  From 2024, all Vauxhall cars and vans will be available with a fully electric version. Info: www.vauxhall.co.uk

Press Contacts:

Michael Lear                                                                Performance Communications

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Matthew Bendall                                                         Head of PR, Vauxhall

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Jeremy Townsend                                                       Group Communications Director, Stellantis UK

jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com                            07827 896 480