Ford E-Transit electric van tops Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index

Aston Barclay’s latest LCV desirability index is now out – headed by an electric van for the first time.

The Ford E-Transit topped the September list while the Maxus eDeliver 5 appeared in eighth place, marking the first time that electric vans have been in the list.

Nick Thompson, Aston Barclay’s chief customer officer, said eLCVs look very good value now for operators following falls in values.

“For operators who work in a lower-mileage, back-to-base environment, they represent an attractive option,” he added.

The LCV desirability index for September was also strongly dominated by Ford, with five LCVs, four vans and one pickup. The list also confirms the predominance of medium and large panel vans, which made up the lion’s share of the table. Four pickups also appeared in the top 15 with the Toyota Hilux at number two the most highly rated model.

Aston Barclay’s September LCV desirability index

Used LCV stock mix continues to be diverse and includes models that are desirable due to their value in the current market, rather than buyers chasing the most fashionable makes and models.

LCV prices are now back to pre-Covid levels, further prompting SMEs to replace their current vehicle or extend their fleet with another used LCV.

Thompson commented: “The used LCV market sprang into life this summer when traditionally it is quiet, injecting real confidence into the market. We are seeing strong competition for LCVs, with many buyers snapping up vehicles in large batches.”

Aston Barclay’s monthly desirability index takes into consideration three key metrics: web views prior to sale, number of physical and online sale bids, and sale price achieved as a percentage of CAP average.