As the UK electric van (eVan) market accelerates, driven by increasing model choice and government incentives, Grosvenor’s partnership with award-winning online van retailer Vanaways is providing significant benefits for companies transitioning to electric vans.
The UK’s eVan market is demonstrating remarkable expansion, with over 85,000 electric vans (under 3.5 tonnes) on UK roads. As of the end of June 2025, 12,584 electric vans (under 3.5 tonnes) had been sold in the UK representing about 8.6% of all new van sales in the UK.
Despite this growth, the industry faces challenges like charging infrastructure and upfront costs, with many manufacturers currently below the government’s ambitious ZEV Mandate target for 2025.
Vanaways reports that 16% of its supported fleets are now electric, directly hitting the 2025 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target – an achievement significantly bolstered by its strategic partnership with Grosvenor.
Liam Nicholas, business development director at Vanaways, said: “Many businesses struggle with fleet electrification. Grosvenor’s approach to residual value and transparent monthly pricing makes the transition manageable, not scary. Our partnership essentially helps businesses go electric, providing the right vehicles and expert education on issues like range anxiety and charging infrastructure.”
The alliance leverages Vanaways’ extensive, competitively priced van stock and Grosvenor’s agile, human-centric underwriting and flexible finance solutions. This ensures rapid, reliable funding decisions, even for new businesses.
Giles Bolton, sales director at Grosvenor, added: “This ‘human touch’ approach, combining stock, finance and expert guidance, demystifies EV adoption, empowering more UK businesses to confidently transition to electric vans and contribute to the UK’s green transport agenda.”
The deepening of their strategic partnership is leading to significant benefits for both companies and their diverse customer bases.
The alliance sees Vanaways acting as a key supplier for Grosvenor, providing instant access to a large, competitively priced van stock, thanks to Vanaways’ direct manufacturer terms and substantial purchasing power. In turn, Grosvenor offers Vanaways customers swift and flexible finance solutions, including contract hire and finance lease.
Liam added: “This partnership is a genuine win-win. Grosvenor offers comprehensive fleet funding and end-of-life disposal services, which our clients truly value. They’re incredibly reactive and, being a people-centric business, we can even contact them outside of hours for help. We communicate daily, ensuring everyone stays informed on both issues and opportunities.
Giles said: “Our partnership with Vanaways goes beyond typical introducer relationships. We collaborate closely on every opportunity, offering not just finance but also providing outstanding choice, value, and service to customers.”
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