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Electric vans: what are the advantages for deliveries?
As with combustion-powered vans, you can use an electric van to make your deliveries and reduce your carbon footprint of delivering parcels and services. Here are just a few of the advantages of using electric vans:
Electric delivery van: customer benefits
Eco-friendly delivery
When you make deliveries with an electric van, there's what's known as eco-delivery. The aim of this new mode of consumption is to move around urban areas using non-polluting vehicles, such as bicycles, electric cars or natural gas-powered vans. With eco-delivery, you can offer your customers a service that's adapted, fast and efficient.
Also read → Last mile: reducing the ecological impact
Access to restricted areas
Moving around with clean vehicles also means driving without limits, especially in the EPZS s, which are expanding all the time. What's more, parking spaces are available and free of charge in most towns and cities. This makes it easier for hauliers to drop off deliveries with complete peace of mind.
Also read → Last-mile logistics: a challenge for companies
Reducing noise pollution
According to a study published in January 2020 by AAE Europathe noise emitted by electric vehicles is much lower than that of their internal combustion counterparts. In fact, after air pollution, which has an impact on health, traffic noise also has consequences:
- cause discomfort
- sleep disorders
- cognitive disorders
To reduce noise pollution, electric vans can be an alternative for driving between streets without disturbing residents, day or night.
Electric delivery van: benefits for the company
Working with an electric utility vehicle for deliveries also has a number of advantages for companies, including :
Enhanced brand image
Electric delivery vans enhance brand image by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and pollution reduction. In addition to guaranteeing access to city centers, often restricted to less polluting vehicles, their use demonstrates environmental awareness and a willingness to participate in the collective effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Also read → Electric cars: solutions to enhance your employer brand
Boost customer loyalty
As we can see today, online shopping has become an integral part of many consumers' purchasing behavior. What's more, consumers are becoming increasingly sensitive to the environment and their consumption of second-hand goods, and are opting for eco-friendly delivery.
So, by using electric vans, you show your customers that you're also ecologically aware, and in return, customers will have more confidence in you opting for this mode of delivery. What's more, you're making customers more aware of the need to choose this type of environmentally-friendly vehicle, with no noise pollution.
Guarantee business continuity
As you probably know, electric vehicles are the future of mobility. What's more gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles will disappear completely by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050..
So choosing an electric utility vehicle will enable you to comply with the new standards and ensure the long-term future of your business.
Preserving margins and limiting costs
Having an electric vehicle for business activities also allows you to keep your margin.
We can see that price inflation is skyrocketing at the moment, whether for fuel, energy or electricity. Having an electric delivery van can save you money, especially as logistics are a non-negligible burden for the online retailer.
Financial assistance for electric vans
Governments recognize the environmental benefits of electric cars and encourage their adoption by offering various tax breaks and subsidies. These financial incentives can take the form of tax breaks, subsidies for the purchase or installation of charging stations, or even reduced electricity rates for electric car owners. Professionals can take advantage of these incentives to further reduce the costs associated with using electric cars:
- environmental bonus
- exemption from annual taxes on CO2 emissions and vehicle age
- VAT deduction
- reduced property tax
- conversion premium
- exemption from TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products)
Also read → 2023 tax benefits for electric vehicles
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Which electric van to choose?
There are several models of electric utility vehicles to help you run your business in the best possible conditions. Here are a few in various sizes:
Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech
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The Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech has been available since June 1, 2022. In terms of design, this vehicle has the same features as the internal combustion model. But what makes this electric van unique is its side opening, dubbed "Sésame ouvre-toi par Renault".
With its 1.45 m width and the elimination of the right-hand central post, it's easy to load equipment or parcels. What's more, you can carry all your loads up to 2 meters long. An advantage if you want to carry a maximum number of items.
When it comes to recharging, the Kangoo Van E-Tech charges in 30 minutes (80 kW DC) to reach a distance of 170 km on a fast charging station. On an 11 kW Wallbox, the van charges in 3 hours 50 minutes, and around 6 hours on a 7.4 kW Wallbox.
Prices for the Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech start from €33,600, and from €488/month excl. VAT for long-term leasing (LLD), over a period of 49 months and 10,000 km. Don't hesitate to contact our Beev experts to take advantage of this professional leasing offer.
Peugeot e-Partner
The Peugeot E-Partner comes 3rd in the Peugeot family of commercial vehicles for professionals. This light commercial vehicle offers 2 different lengths, so that each professional can adapt his vehicle to his activity:
- Standard: this 3-seater van is 4.40 m long and has a load volume of 3.30 m³ to 3.80 m³, depending on version.
- Long: the body is 4.75 m long and offers a load volume ranging from 3.90 m³ to 4.40 m³.
In terms of performance, the van has arange of up to 275 km, and recharging varies according to the source of electricity:
- Wallbox with 7.4 kW charger: 7.5 hours charge time
- Wallbox with 11 kW charger: 5h30 charging time
- Fast 100 kW charging station: 80% charge in 30 minutes.
Its list price starts from €30,600. If you wish, Beev can offer you a professional leasing contract for the Peugeot e-Partner:
- finish: panel van
- battery: 50 kWh
- amount: from €529/month excl. tax
- rental period: 37 months
- mileage: 25,000 km
You can contact our Beev experts on 01 76 40 35 38.
Peugeot e-expert
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You can also choose the Peugeot e-Expert for your professional activities. With this electric van, you can travel up to 330 km according to the WLTP homologation protocol. When it comes to delivery, since parcels can vary in size, having a load space is essential. That's why 3 sizes are available:
- Compact: 4,509 mm long, 1,905 mm high and 2,204 mm wide with mirror extended
- Standard: 4,959 mm long, 1,895 mm high and 2,204 mm wide with mirrors extended
- Long: 5,309 mm long, 1,935 mm high and 2,204 mm wide with mirrors extended
This Peugeot electric utility starts at €32,700, with a 50 kWh battery and a 100 kW, 136 hp engine.
If you are interested in leasing this Peugeot electric van, here is the leasing offer for professionals:
- finish: panel van
- battery: 50 kWh
- amount: from €604/month excl. tax
- rental period: 48 months
- mileage: 10,000 km
Find out more : Peugeot e-expert electric test drive: the "all-rounder" utility vehicle
Ford e-Transit Custom
The Ford E-Transit Custom was unveiled to the public in May 2022. This compact electric van could "revolutionize everyday business life", as the American manufacturer claims.
In terms of features, this 100% electric van will carry an 84 kWh battery with a range of 380 kilometers. In addition, the battery will be placed in the chassis of the electric vehicle, to reduce the weight of the Ford E-Transit Custom and optimize its range.
Read also : ADEME: Why choose a lighter battery for your electric car?
Technical data are still unknown, but what we do know is how to recharge the Ford Electric: with an 11 kW (AC) three-phase charger, the Fiat E-Transit Custom recharges from 0 to 100% in 7 to 8 hours. For fast charging, the E-Transit Custom recharges in around 41 minutes, using direct current (DC) up to 125 kW.
Production of the E-Transit Custom is scheduled for autumn 2023, and it will be on our roads at the end of 2023.
Renault Master E-Tech
In a larger size, you can opt for the Renault Master E-Tech or Master Z.E. This electric utility vehicle can be adapted to the needs of the professional who uses it. It comes in 3 lengths, 3 heights and 3 body types (van, floor and chassis cab).
Renault Master E-Tech adapts to the work of every professional, with :
- rear doors that open to 270°.
- low threshold to facilitate bulky objects
- load volume from 8 to 22 m3
What's more, this electric utility ensures real safety, thanks to lashing rings and handles on the sides of the doors to simplify the raising and lowering of elements.
As for recharging, the Master Z.E can be recharged in 5 hours 43 minutes with a 7.4 kW AC home charging station, and up to 12 hours 55 minutes with a maximum power of 11 kW AC (from 0% to 100%). For rapid recharging from 20% to 80%, it will take around 1h30 with a 22 kW charging capacity.
In terms of price, the Renault Master E-Tech starts at €55,900 for the comfort van model. For a leasing offer, Beev proposes a professional LLD leasing offer:
- finish: panel van
- battery: 0 kWh
- amount: from €807/month excl. tax
- rental period: 60 months
- mileage: 10,000 km
See also : Guide - How to choose an electric minivan?
In conclusion
In conclusion, as we have already seen, the use of a 100% electric van offers advantages both for your customers and for you as a professional. Electric vans not only provide comfort and safety, but also, and above all, meet current and future standards for the environment and improved air quality.
If you're interested in one of our electric vans, don't hesitate to contact our Beev experts for a quote tailored to your needs.
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