Future Light Commercial Vehicle Overview New Coms October 2026
This is the cap guide to future residual values for light commercial vehicles.
Individual forecasts are provided in pounds and percentage of list price for periods of twelve to sixty months with mileage calculations up to 200,000. Monthly Wrap-Up With the summer months slipping away, we’re now looking towards the end of the year and beyond.
With registrations still sitting on the low side compared to previous years, especially in the pick-up sector, the electric sector is on the rise.
With fuel and oil prices yet again continuing to increase, the overall cost-saving attraction of electric LCVs for fleet operators, SMEs and individuals remains all the more prevalent.
With the current economic situation, electric LCVs remain really good value for money, particularly in the used market and when considering running and servicing costs. When considering these factors in the future market, with a steady increase in buyer numbers and the ZEV Mandate review looming in the wings, the overall sentiment of the BEV market is that of steadiness and future growth. As mindsets shift and opinions altered, the continued improvement and development of BEV LCVs have made it more accessible for professional use cases to fall within their capabilities.
Battery electric chassis products are still finding their feet, still battling with the compromise between payload and range, especially when conversions and full working loads come into question.
The well-perceived Kia PV5 has added chassis products to its line-up, increasing the offering within this sector, but the requirement for a large chassis product that satisfies expectations remains. Generally, the electric LCV sector has remained stable, with very few negative movements other than within the chassis sector.
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