Small Electric Van

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DumfriesDik

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 SW Scotland
I am looking for a small van to cart some junk around and was looking on Autotrader for a Renault Kangoo. I was really surprised that most seem to be all electric. That would suit me just fine I think, furthest I do is a 60 mile round trip. They are cheap as well.

But whats the catch?

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Blimey they are cheap, as you say what's the catch.
Maybe the lifespan and replacement cost of the batteries?
 
You don't own the batteries, only rent them. Buying outright more expensive.

Charge times - poss not an issue if you guarantee a couple of hours is okay to charge (i.e. no call outs etc)

Range drops alarmingly when fully loaded - they don't like dragging weight. So if you're a lead balloon salesman, I'd think again.

On the plus side, aren't grants available if you're driving a leccy car for business ?
 
The catch is that you are buying the van without batteries...

Batteries are on a rental contract with Renault means that you never have to worry about replacing them but running costs will possibly be on par with a petrol van maybe even higher, you'd have to contact Renault directly and find out rental terms on a second hand van purchase
 
I have seen that you can rent the batteries from £33 a month. Assuming you do upto 6000 miles p.a.. This van is typically £2k cheaper than a fossil fuel one. £2k/£33 = 60 months of free usage.

VW Caddy is still my fave (and most expensive).
 
DumfriesDik said:
I have seen that you can rent the batteries from £33 a month. Assuming you do upto 6000 miles p.a.. This van is typically £2k cheaper than a fossil fuel one. £2k/£33 = 60 months of free usage.

VW Caddy is still my fave (and most expensive).
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At £33 a month it makes it incredibly cheap to run, just comes down to weather you can live with the limited range. If I was in the market for a van I'd be seriously considering buying this
 
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