BVRLA report shows uneven UK EV transition with vans lagging behind cars
By Eve
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association's 2026 Road to Zero Report Card reveals the UK's shift to zero emission transport is progressing at different speeds across vehicle types and market segments. Cars are outpacing vans, fleet adoption leads private retail, and home charging infrastructure is ahead of public networks. The report highlights that vans face the sharpest challenges, with operators confronting limited vehicle choice, a significant cost gap compared to diesel, and inadequate charging infrastructure.
Why it matters: The findings signal that charging infrastructure investment must shift beyond the established company car and home charging segments to support commercial van fleets, where operators face both vehicle cost barriers and network gaps that threaten transition timelines.