Electric van sales deliver “impressive rise” despite shrinking market, research shows

January 17, 2023 Carol Millett


 

New electric van data revealed December as a disappointing month for van sales, apart from e-vans which defied the shrinking market with an “impressive” performance, according to the latest research from New AutoMotive. The research found that despite an overall slowing of sales, e-vans have continued their steady growth over the last few months, claiming […]




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