Market figures: light commercial vehicles and electrification in Europe
As of: September 11, 2026
This page summarizes the key figures describing the market for light commercial vehicles in Europe and its electrification. All information comes from association, authority, or research sources and is indicated with the year and source.
New registrations and electric share in the EU
2024. New registrations of light commercial vehicles: no data. Change: no data. Share of battery electric: 6.1%. Source: ACEA.
2025. New registrations of light commercial vehicles: approx. 1.45 million. Change: −8.8%. Battery-electric share: 11.2%. Source: ACEA.
Q1 2026. New registrations of light commercial vehicles: around 360,000. Change: +2.3%. Share of battery-electric: 12%. Source: ACEA.
H1 2026. New registrations of light commercial vehicles: 742,759. Change: +1.9%. Share of battery-electric: 13.2%. Source: ACEA.
The diesel share stood at 79.1 percent in the first half of 2026. The battery-electric share has more than doubled within two years, but remains below one-seventh of the market.
Electric share by country, 2025
Denmark: 32% share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
Sweden: 29% share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
France: 11 % share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
Germany: 11% share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
Spain: 9% share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
Italy: 5% share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles.
Source: Transport & Environment. In Germany, new registrations of electric light commercial vehicles increased by 83 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year, while the overall market for light commercial vehicles declined by 4.6 percent in the first half of 2026.
Model Range
In 2026, for the first time, more battery-electric than internal combustion engine van models will be available in Europe: 61 compared to 54. By 2027, 18 of the 64 available electric van models in Europe will come from manufacturers outside of Europe. Source: Transport & Environment.
Operating costs
Transport & Environment reports operating costs in Germany of 10 cents per kilometer for light electric vans compared to 15 cents per kilometer for diesel, a difference of 33 percent. For heavy vans over 3.5 tons, the figures are 17 compared to 23 cents per kilometer. The assumptions are a five-year holding period and an annual mileage of 37,700 kilometers.
What these numbers mean for vehicle selection
The market is growing across the board, but unevenly: The electrification of light commercial vehicles is progressing about six times faster in Denmark and Sweden than in Italy. For fleet operators, this means that model availability, charging infrastructure, and service networks depend more on the country than on the vehicle. For manufacturers, it means that a European market entry cannot be planned as a single market.
Questions and Answers
How high is the share of electric vans in Europe?
In the first half of 2026, the battery-electric share of new light commercial vehicle registrations in the EU was 13.2 percent, compared to 9.5 percent in the same period of the previous year. Source: ACEA.
Wie viele Transporter werden in Europa pro Jahr zugelassen?
In 2025, there were around 1.45 million light commercial vehicles in the EU. Source: ACEA.
Which country in Europe is electrifying the fastest?
Denmark with 32 percent and Sweden with 29 percent share of battery-electric light commercial vehicles in 2025. Source: Transport & Environment.
Are there more electric or more combustion-engine van models?
For the first time in 2026, more electric: 61 compared to 54. Source: Transport & Environment.
Sources and status
ACEA, new commercial vehicle registrations 2025, Q1 2026 and H1 2026 · Transport & Environment. Created 09/11/2026. Updated 09/11/2026. Verified 09/11/2026.