Vanaways - our year in vans, and looking ahead

ALTHOUGH 2025 was a tough year for van sales, Vanaways UK’s performance remained strong throughout the year, and it’s supplied around 4,000 vans across the country.

With peaks in March and October, most vehicles were delivered via finance lease and hire purchase, while Profit Per Unit remained consistent, reflecting disciplined pricing and strong demand.

A key driver of growth was Vanaways’ expanding presence across the UK fleet ecosystem. The business supplied several FN20 lease companies, won competitive tenders and supported large corporate fleets with specification-led, time-critical requirements. Vehicle variety also increased, allowing the team to match customers’ exact needs rather than relying on alternative stock.

“2025 was both exciting and fast-moving, and it has been a real pleasure supporting UK PLCs and corporate clients with brand-new vans. By leveraging our bulk purchase business model, we have been able to offer highly competitive pricing while delivering exceptional value and service.”

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“The investment Managing Director Chris Jakeways has made in new technology will make us even quicker and more efficient next year, and we look forward to building on the strong relationships we have developed with our funders, customers and lease companies.”

Electric upswing

Electric vehicle sales rose significantly across all segments, reflecting growing confidence in EV technology and future-ready fleet strategies. Chassis conversions continued to perform strongly, supported by physical stock ready for immediate delivery.

New locations

Vanaways also expanded its physical and team footprint. A new site opened in South Wales – the Bridgend Hub, the first site in the new Vanaways Connect network – with further locations planned to connect with local talent and businesses that value Vanaways’ personal, hands-on service. The BDM field team grew, increasing on-the-ground support for brokers, customers, fleets and funding partners.

A major milestone was the launch of Finaways, Vanaways’ in-house finance brokerage. Demand has grown rapidly as existing customers sought to fund multiple assets alongside their vans. Finaways allows businesses to manage all vehicle and asset finance under one roof with a seamless process.

Looking ahead, Vanaways is hitting 2026 with strong momentum. There’s a broader manufacturer mix, rising EV capability, growing regional presence, expanded BDM team and rapid success of Finaways provide a solid foundation for continued growth.