More than £1.1bn has been committed to Britain's commercial vehicle manufacturing industry and its supply chains over the past five years, according to new analysis from the SMMT.
Published at IAA Transportation in Hanover, the figures show more than 30 van, truck and bus models and conversions are either already being produced in the UK or planned for production.
More than half of these, 18 in total, are zero-emission vehicles, while the supporting UK supply chain includes batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, semiconductors, electric drive units, magnets and storage systems.
The SMMT says businesses from more than 20 countries have manufacturing, R&D, supply or service operations supporting the UK's commercial vehicle sector.
Further investment is being supported through the government's £4.5bn DRIVE35 programme, with 42 zero-emission vehicle and supply chain projects capable of benefiting the commercial vehicle industry receiving backing so far.
More than half of commercial vehicles built in Britain are exported, with around nine in 10 of these destined for European markets.
The SMMT also highlighted the size of the domestic market. The UK was Europe's second-largest market for both vans and HGVs in 2025, with 315,422 and 40,504 registrations respectively.
It was also Europe's largest market for zero-emission buses, with 2,508 registered last year, accounting for 27.1% of total UK bus demand.
More than 80 zero-tailpipe-emission van, truck and bus models are now available to UK operators, while government incentives and infrastructure investment supporting fleet uptake have exceeded £1.7bn.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “The UK's strength lies in its combination of industrial capability, innovation, skilled people and international partnerships.
“With investment already flowing and demand rising for next-generation vans, trucks and buses, the sector is well placed to help shape the future of sustainable mobility.”