A tough start for the commercial vehicle market
The Italian commercial vehicle market started 2025 on the wrong foot, marking its sixth consecutive decline. In January, 15,040 vehicles were registered, a drop of about 2,900 units compared to the same period in 2024, translating into a 16.1% decrease.
These figures raise concerns in an already struggling sector, further burdened by the wait for incentives and uncertainty surrounding the green transition.
Electric mobility still struggling
Despite increasing attention on sustainable mobility, pure electric commercial vehicles continue to struggle. Their share in January remained stagnant at 2.7%, showing only a slight increase from 1.9% in 2024. The sector urgently needs concrete measures to accelerate the shift towards zero-emission vehicles.
Waiting for the European Commission’s action plan
The industry eagerly anticipates the European action plan, set to be unveiled on March 5. Promoted by the European Commission, the plan aims to enhance the global competitiveness of the European automotive industry. However, according to UNRAE President Michele Crisci, swift action is required to prevent market stagnation and provide clarity on CO2 emission regulations.
Tax pressure and the need for investments
Another key issue is Italy’s tax system, which remains more burdensome than other European countries. UNRAE stresses the importance of introducing a 50% tax credit to support private investments in fast charging infrastructures (over 70 kW) between 2025 and 2027.
Market contraction across all sales channels
January’s data indicate a widespread decline across all segments:
- Private buyers: slight drop in volume but share increases to 17.3%.
- Self-registrations: down to 7.0%.
- Long-term rentals: falling below 30% of the market.
- Short-term rentals: almost halved, dropping to 3.7%.
- Companies and fleets: despite a minor decrease, they lead with 42.2%.
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