ULEZ Compliance
All electric vans are ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) compliant, meaning you can drive freely in London and other UK cities without paying daily charges. This can save businesses up to £15 per day in congestion charges.
Range & Charging
Modern electric vans offer real-world ranges of 150-250 miles, suitable for most business use cases. Charging options include:
- • Home charging: 7kW charger provides full charge overnight (6-8 hours)
- • Workplace charging: Many businesses install chargers for fleet vehicles
- • Public rapid charging: 80% charge in 30-45 minutes at rapid chargers
- • Network coverage: Over 50,000 public charging points across the UK
Total Cost of Ownership
While electric vans may have a higher purchase price, the total cost of ownership is often lower:
Annual Savings (based on 10,000 miles/year):
- • Fuel: Save ~£2,000/year (electricity vs diesel)
- • Road tax: Save ~£290/year
- • Maintenance: Save ~£400/year
- • Congestion charges: Save ~£3,900/year (if driving in London daily)
- Total potential savings: £6,590/year
Government Grants
The UK government offers grants to help businesses switch to electric:
- • Small vans (under 2.5 tonnes): Up to £2,500 off
- • Large vans (2.5-4.25 tonnes): Up to £5,000 off
- • Workplace charging: Up to £350 per socket (up to 40 sockets)