Are electric vans cheaper to maintain?
With pressure on businesses to make their fleet cars and vans greener, you’ll likely be moving to electric sooner than you think. But for anyone considering an electric van lease, you’ll want to know how much they cost to run and maintain.
Let’s explore how much you can expect to pay when running and maintaining an electric van. We’ll consider if they are cheaper to run than other van lease deals, while also talking you through the importance of maintaining your electric van correctly.
Do electric vans require maintenance?
All lease vehicles, including electric vans and pick-ups, must be maintained to the manufacturer’s guidelines during the lease term. However, one of the benefits of leasing an electric van is that there are fewer moving parts.
Despite this, when running an electric van, we’d still suggest paying close attention to its condition. As your business leasing contract outlines, you should always carry out regular servicing and only use manufacturer-approved parts.
Are electric vans more expensive to repair than petrol or diesel vans?
Because electric vans have fewer moving parts, they should be less expensive to repair if things go wrong. If you want to avoid any unexpected maintenance costs and have a hassle-free leasing experience, we recommend choosing an optional maintenance package. This ensures all routine maintenance, servicing, and tyres are covered.
What’s included in a full service on an electric van?
Ensuring your electric van is serviced regularly will be a requirement of your leasing contract. However, knowing what is included in each service can be difficult, as these will vary between manufacturer and service provider. Normally, you can expect an electric van service to look at:
- battery condition
- charging cable and socket condition
- charging socket
- condition of front and rear brakes
- liquid levels (anti-freeze, coolant, and brake fluid)
- suspension condition
- tyre condition, including tread depths and pressure.
Our advice would be always to check your manufacturer’s guidelines for servicing and ensure your electric van is booked in with a recommended service provider.
How much does it cost to service an electric van?
The cost of a service for an electric van is usually lower than that of petrol or diesel alternatives. Ultimately however, the actual price will vary and depends on several factors, including the type of van you choose, its manufacturer, and the service provider’s rates.
Do electric vans need an MOT?
Electric vans require an MOT three years after being registered, just like all other types of brand-new lease vans. But as they are zero-emission and have fewer moving parts, the MOT test shouldn’t take as long, meaning your van should be back on the road sooner.
What are the typical electric van running costs?
If your business hasn’t run an electric lease van before, it can be hard to estimate how much it is going to cost. Here are a few things you might need to consider:
- Charging Costs – these will depend on the size of your electric van, its battery capacity, how often you need to charge and the electricity rate at the time.
- Servicing Costs – as mentioned previously, these are dictated by your manufacturer or chosen service provider, but in general you can expect these to be cheaper than petrol and diesel vans.
- Maintenance Costs – maintenance costs should be slightly lower thanks to fewer moving parts and regenerative braking but will ultimately depend on the number of miles your electric van covers.
Is it cheaper to run an electric van than a petrol or diesel van?
Electric van leasing will likely to save your business money in the long-term. Electric vans can be cheaper to run than petrol or diesel alternatives thanks to road tax and congestion charge exemption, as well as fuel savings you’ll make too. Whether you opt for an electric van or not, Synergy has a range of affordable van lease deals available to meet your business needs.
How long should my electric van last?
Compared to combustion engine vehicles, electric vans are still relatively new to the market. Many business owners and van drivers alike will want to know how long an electric van will last for, particularly as it is such an important asset. Research has shown that van drivers can expect electric batteries to last around 100,000 miles or 10 years of usage, whichever comes first.
Want to know more about electric van leasing?
If you’d like to know more about electric van leasing, get in touch with a member of our team today. We’re always happy to answer any questions and can help guide you through the leasing process with ease.
This article should be used as a guide only. ‘Are Electric Vans Cheaper to Maintain?’ is for information only and is subject to change. Information is supplied by a third party, and Synergy accepts no responsibility for errors in the data. Eligibility criteria, terms & conditions apply. You will not own the vehicle. Vehicles are subject to availability. You should verify this information with your tax adviser or accountant before proceeding with your contract.
