A. In the recent years, many manufactures are introducing more and more electric vans, offering models with an impressive range of over 200 miles.

A. Temperature can impact the EV battery. Cold weather will reduce the range, as for example during the winter months, your van would need more power to heat up the vehicle.

A. The charging times varies depending on what type of charger you are using, the charging capability of the van and the van’s battery size. It can take as little as 45 min (80% charge) if you are using a rapid charger, or more than 12 hours if you are charging overnight with a home charging wall box or a three pin domestic plug.

A. In the UK, the charging points are rapidly growing. In fact, currently there are more charging stations than patrol stations. To find out all charging points across the UK, visit Map of charging points: Zap-Map

A. If your EV van is running low on battery, it will warn you and switch to battery saving mode to limit performance and ancillaries, in order to provide you with as much range as possible. In case you run out of battery, just like an ICE you will be recovered and either taken home or to a nearby charging station.

A. Yes, because charging an electric van is cheaper than filling it with fuel, meaning that the electric van cost per mile is significantly lower. Some public charging points are even free to use, however the cheapest way of charging is overnight at home or depot.

A. Yes, the government has put in place a number of incentives and grants to help encourage drivers and businesses to switch to Electric vans. For example, if you are looking to purchase a new low emission van you can get a discount on the sale price. The grant will pay for 35% or the purchase price, up to a maximum of £5,000 for large vans. Find out more about the grants and what vehicles are eligible here: https://www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants

A. Electric vans should be cheaper to service, as they have less moving parts which means no oil to change, or filters. Furthermore, brake pads and discs last longer due to the regenerative braking. This means there are less things requiring maintenance which can save you money.

A. On the outside, electric vans seem the same as ICE vehicles. However, you will notice that electric vans are more quiet and smoother to drive.

They are also relatively easy to drive as most electric vans have a push button function to engage drive/reverse etc. You will need to familiarise yourself with the ECO/NORM/POWER settings, as each can be selected whilst in motion so you can adapt the mode to fit the road and situation, which also helps to prolong the range.

A. Payloads are generally lower than the ICE equivalent due to the added weight of the batteries. Most manufacturers have managed to produce vans with ample payloads, but you will need to consider this when selecting the right van(s) for your business.