usE an OldER electric car for local deliveries?
Going electric demonstrates you care about emissions.
Your drivers will love
- Automatic transmission - easy stop start driving and parking.
- Higher seating position (due to battery) that eases entry and exit.
- Less chance of vehicle theft.
- Less noise and smoke
How much can you save?
Assumptions
- Charging carried out overnight at workplace with Economy 7 (night-time) electricity
- Daily Mileage driven 5 days per week, 48 weeks per annum.
- Savings quoted v Diesel Van (35 Miles Per Gallon) at £1.50 per litre diesel price
How can it work v current van lease?
Based on a budget of £10,000 for a used electric car with necessary range, and cost of installing a charger giving 5 years service , these savings are available compared with typical van lease. Suitable lease deal may be harder to find.
In Northern Ireland contact Joe-electric
There are disadvantages - but worthwhile?
- Hatchback car has smaller carrying capacity than van
- Off -street parking needed for overnight charging
- Process needed for driver to place vehicle on charge after use