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éXō Fleets Insights - Every mile counts
éXō Fleets Insights: Every Mile Counts is the podcast for fleet leaders navigating mixed-fuel, mixed-class, multi-site operations, while balancing cost, performance and sustainability.
Each episode explores the real-world decisions shaping modern fleets, from diesel, EV, HVO, CNG and hydrogen, to infrastructure, data, funding and operations. We break down how better fleet insight drives measurable savings, lowers cost-per-mile, and helps organisations track, manage and achieve CO₂ reduction and sustainability targets with confidence.
Hosted by the éXō Fleets team alongside industry experts, customers and partners, éXō Fleets Insights: Every Mile Counts cuts through complexity to focus on what actually matters: visibility across fuels and sites, performance measurement, emissions reporting and practical actions that deliver both financial and environmental results.
Because when you understand what’s really happening across your fleet, every mile becomes an opportunity, to reduce costs, cut emissions, hit CO₂ targets and move your fleet forward with clarity and control.
éXō Fleets Insights - Every mile counts
From Pilot to Mainstream, Why Electric Vans Are Finally Taking Off
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The latest data from the SMMT shows record-breaking growth in the UK’s electric van market, 4,262 new registrations in September alone, up 41% year-on-year.
So what’s driving this surge, and what still stands in the way of mass adoption?
In this episode, the ZeroMission team breaks down:
• The real forces behind the electric van boom
• How 40+ new models are changing operator confidence
• Why the infrastructure gap — not technology — is the next big challenge
• How ZeroMission’s FleetOps360° platform is helping fleets electrify without disruption
We unpack what these numbers mean for operators, policymakers, and suppliers, and how data-driven intelligence is turning ambition into action across the fleet sector.
Because the road to zero isn’t about guessing where to go next — it’s about knowing.
une in. Get plugged in. And see how the electric van revolution is rolling faster than ever.
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The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the clearest signal yet that the electric van transition is picking up real momentum in the UK.
In September alone, 4,262 new electric vans hit the road – a record-breaking month and a 41.1% increase year-on-year. Electric vans now represent 8.9% of all registrations, with over 22,000 units sold year-to-date, up 55.9% on 2024.
This surge comes despite a tough year for the wider light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, which saw overall registrations dip 2.1% in September and remain 9.8% down year-to-date. Yet even in challenging conditions, operators are clearly voting with their feet, and their fleet orders, for cleaner, lower-cost, zero-emission transport.
More Models, More Momentum
Manufacturers are playing their part, with over 40 electric van models now available. From large panel vans to compact city models, choice and capability have never been greater.
The extension of the Plug-in Van Grant and the launch of the Depot Charging Scheme are also giving operators more confidence to take that first step. But as SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes rightly pointed out, “Manufacturers are delivering – now we need dedicated infrastructure and continuing incentives to drive the switch.”
Why the Infrastructure Gap Matters
At ZeroMission, we couldn’t agree more. The next barrier isn’t technology – it’s accessibility.
For the transition to succeed at scale, charging infrastructure must evolve beyond depots to support real-world fleet use cases:
- Public and on-street charging for SMEs and urban trades.
- Overnight access for drivers without depot or home charging.
- Smart charging integration that aligns with duty cycles and grid capacity.
Our FleetOps360° Fleet Moderisation is already helping operators bridge that gap, mapping route patterns, energy demand, and vehicle telematics to design charging strategies that actually work in day-to-day operations.
The Bigger Picture
While 8.9% market share is a milestone, it’s still below the 16% zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate target for 2025. The UK’s electric van growth curve is steep, but it must get steeper, and that means aligning policy, infrastructure, and intelligence.
ZeroMission’s mission is to make that alignment simple. Through data-driven fleet planning, predictive analytics, and partnerships across the EV ecosystem, we help fleets move from ambition to action, faster, smarter, and with measurable ROI.
From “Pilot” to “Mainstream”
Record months like September show that electric vans are no longer niche; they’re the new normal in motion. The next step is ensuring every fleet — from local trades to national logistics, has the tools, confidence, and infrastructure to electrify without disruption.
At ZeroMission, we’re here to make that happen.
