VEHICLES
ELECTRIC ALTERNATIVES
The standard price of an electric van can put many buyers off , with a recent study ( 7 ) finding that 60 % of respondents felt that the high cost is the most significant barrier to ownership . The study also found that money off the initial cost would give people an incentive to buy an electric vehicle , with respondents asking for an average of £ 4,865 off the initial price .
The current government plug-in car grant means drivers could be entitled to 20 % off ( up to a maximum of £ 8,000 ) the purchase price of some models , making it more affordable for the environmentally conscious .
Ranking top for the most range-efficient electric van , the Iveco can drive up to 174 miles on a full eight-hour charge ( 8 ) and has a payload of up to 1,652kg ( 9 ).
This is , however , one of the most expensive models , and would set drivers back £ 100,000 ( 10 ) to buy brand new . However , the LDV EV80 and the Nissan E-NV200 which rank in 2nd and 3rd places respectively for the most efficient electric vans are not only
Fuel type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Van make and model
Iveco Daily Electric LDV EV80 Nissan E-NV200
cheaper but eligible for the 20 % government grant . Saving up to £ 8,000 , drivers could be paying out just £ 52,000 for the LDV EV80 and £ 23,804 for the Nissan E-NV200 .
Not only is the Iveco the most expensive to buy outright , it is also the most expensive to charge . For a full 8 hours of charge ( 10 ), drivers can expect to pay an average of £ 12.70 . This is followed by the LDV EV80 which costs £ 7.80 while only taking 7 hours to charge ( 8 ). Finally , the Nissan E-NV200 comes out with the cheapest figures , taking 7 hours to charge up the battery ( 11 ), and costing van owners just £ 5.60 in total .
Standard charging time
Daniel McCulloch , van insurance expert Confused . com said :
“ With so many choices of vans on the market , knowing the best for your needs can make making a decision confusing and overwhelming . For those conscious of the running costs , fuel efficiency is a key consideration to avoid forking out hundreds per year extra on petrol or diesel . We ’ ve compiled some of the most fuel-efficient vans on the market to help to make that decision that little bit easier .”
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Vehicle cost
Total distance on 1 charge
8 Hours ( 12 ) £ 100,000 ( 10 ) 174
7 Hours ( 5 ) £ 60,000 ( 5 ) 120
7 Hours ( 8 ) £ 29,755 ( 13 ) 118.1
* The most fuel-efficient electric vans , ranked by total distance travelled on one full charge .
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