Flexible leasing firm Sogo has reported increased demand for LCVs this year in the Christmas run-up.
The mobility firm has seen demand for LCVs leap 30% in December compared to November, as higher numbers of existing and new customers lease vans using its ultra-flexible monthly package.
The green mobility company added that other metrics also indicate this December is set to become the busiest month for LCV demand since the pandemic.
Karl Howkins, managing director of Sogo, said: “The industry always expects a seasonal bump in LCV demand as last-mile delivery services ramp up for the busy Christmas period. However, this year, the rise in demand started earlier and is higher than we’ve previously seen.
“We have worked hard to ensure that we have the correct volume of vehicles available to meet demand, along with a mix of hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) LCVs for logistics companies that need them. Despite the doom and gloom on the high street, all our data points toward a busy Christmas for online retail.”
Sogo’s ultra-flexible service offers leases from one month to three years, providing vehicles nationally from a network of logistics hubs. Its mobility solution includes comprehensive insurance, maintenance and breakdown cover, and it has developed a comprehensive range of services that streamlines the move to an electric or ultra low-emission vehicle.
For those instances where an EV isn’t suitable, it helps customers measure, reduce and offset their carbon emissions via its carbon-neutral leasing, launched three years ago.
