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Brochure range figures are written for a mild day with an empty van. A real working day includes tools, weather, traffic and a charging cable that may not reach. Here is the honest 2026 picture for UK trades thinking about going electric.
Payload figures are easy to misread and even easier to exceed. This guide breaks down GVW, kerb weight and real-world load, then gives UK buyers a simple checklist for choosing a van that stays legal with tools, crew and racking on board.
Clean air zone charges are no longer a London-only annoyance. If your van is Euro 5 or older, the daily maths can quietly turn into a monthly hole. Here is how to work out whether to keep, retrofit, hire or replace in 2026.
Depreciation is often the biggest cost of van ownership, yet it is the easiest to overlook. Here is a practical 2026 guide to which UK vans tend to hold value, which fall fastest, and how to buy and sell smarter.