Ford, VW, Stellantis benefit from EV shift in van market

Ford E-Transit DHL Germany 2022 — Electric van registrations in Europe soared by 74% through May helped by strong demand from large delivery companies such as DHL, which helped the Ford E-Transit (shown) become the region's top-selling battery-powered van.

July 06, 2023 04:00 AM

Electric van registrations in Europe soared by 74 percent in the first five months of the year as large delivery companies and other businesses began honoring commitments to reduce their carbon footprints.

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