Electric same-day courier vehicles are becoming evermore popular with direct delivery courier companies and why wouldn’t they?
Xtra Mile and its customers may be buzzing about the EV and the remarkable impact that it’s having on our environment.
But would it shock you to know that electric cars have been quietly going about their business since 1837?
However, back in the day, there were no rechargeable batteries which somewhat deemed them pretty useless.
About the EVs zero emissions
The electric van offers zero emissions which is not only good for our carbon footprint but also means it’s excellent for your pocket.
These vehicles are exempt from London Congestion Charge saving you the on-demand courier a whopping amount of cash.
Working in and around the London Area daily makes electric courier vehicles the most economical option.
Best electric vans 2023 – carried out by:-
- Ford E-Transit
- Citroen e-Dispatch/Peugeot e-Expert/Vauxhall Vivaro-e/Toyota Proace Electric/Fiat e-Scudo
- Citroen e-Berlingo/Peugeot e-Partner/Toyota Proace City Electric/Vauxhall Combo-e
- Fiat E-Ducato
- LEVC VN5
- Renault Master E-Tech
- Citroen e-Relay/Peugeot e-Boxer/Vauxhall Movano-e
- Renault Zoe VanÂ
- Maxus e Deliver 3
- Mercedes e Sprinter/Mercedes e Vito
Driving direct delivery on the same day
Although electric same-day courier vehicles are becoming ever more popular unfortunately the subject doesn’t seem to be.
drivingelectric.com whilst researching electric vans I found it difficult to find facts just a lot of demographics.
By clicking on the above link you can find out a little bit more about this electric mode of transportation.
In the meantime, I will give you some real facts about growth in an ever-changing industry the plug-ins.
Plug-it-in on-demand electric: Electric Same-Day Courier Vehicles
Global top-selling light-duty plug-in electric vehicle regional or country markets December 2021 all information collected by Wikipedia.
Electric same-day courier vehicles are much easier to drive in heavy stop-start traffic when doing same-day delivery/next-day delivery.
With the bonus of reducing your fuel costs, we all know that electricity is not free and energy prices have risen. In recent months we have seen many price increases including the price of petrol and diesel shooting up. Switching to electricity and charging at low-cost energy times will reduce your fueling costs considerably.
Plug-in grant more pounds for your pennies
Vehicles that are powered by gasoline, diesel and other fossil fuels are set to see a radical change. Mainly the phase-out of internal combustion engine vehicles although it’s not all bad news. The good news is that when you decide to purchase an electric courier vehicle you can receive a government grant. Of up to £5,000.00 depending on which low-emission vehicles are eligible for a plug-in grant. The dealership dealing with the sale of your EV will attach your discount entitlement to your vehicle of choice. Meaning it is not you that applies for the grant it is the seller who includes it in the final discounted sale price.
Electric vehicles included in the discount incentive are:-
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
- Motorcycles and mopeds
- Vans (courier delivery service included)
- Trucks
- Taxis
By 2030 there will be no new diesel or petrol vehicles in production or being sold in the UK.
Think logistically before you buy an electric vehicle
If there’s an upside there’s inevitably a downside let’s take a look at what the transport industry and drivers could be facing. And something for parcel delivery services to think about before investing thousands of pounds. We all know that it’s good for the environment to be going green but it has to be good for business also. Another factor that has to be a top priority is it has to work for our customers when offering an efficient service. Here are some disadvantages to the same-day electric vehicle Running out of power is probably what worries people the most when purchasing an electric courier vehicle. Although the driving range is improving it’s nowhere near enough and is the biggest anxiety for the driver. This impacts the decision as to whether you take your multi-drop dispatch delivery company fully electric or not. Creating a risk that your electric courier vehicles could be running out of electricity all over the country. Or in Xtra Miles’s case losing the power of electricity all over the Essex and Kent area, is a serious concern.
Charging time for your same-day electric vehicle
Although this does vary a great deal it is still not ideal for a rapid charge giving only 80% in around 40 minutes. Compared to home overnight charging allowing you a full re-charge at a cheaper hourly rate while you sleep. If charging with a basic three-pin plug it may require many more hours so you won’t be going anywhere fast. The above is a worrying factor for businesses like Xtra Mile trying to move towards the electric courier vehicle environment. https://chargehub.com/ has created a beginner’s guide to charging your EV’s just follow the link for more information.
Reliability is key to our industry
When offering services such as:-
- Same-day delivery
- Urgent delivery
- Large parcel delivery
- Multi-drop delivery
FAQs: Electric Same-Day Courier Vehicles
- Q. What batteries are used in electric-powered vehicles?
A. A great deal of all-electric vehicles and PHEVs use lithium-ion batteries, though the exact chemistry often varies.
- Q. Are lithium-ion batteries harmful to the environment?
A. Yes, they contain metal elements such as cobalt, manganese and nickel these harmful metals are toxic. Leaching out of our landfills can cause serious water contamination and damage to our ecosystems. Additionally, fires in our landfills have been caused by the irresponsible disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
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To conclude
Electric courier vehicles are the way forward to going green in this ever-growing industry of delivery services. And is something that all of us need to think seriously about for the future of generations to come. Native American Proverb –We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors;Â we borrow it from our children. Looking for more information?
- xtramilecouriers.co.uk
- Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JZ
- 0203 750 2330
- info@xtramilecouriers.co.uk
A parcel delivery service you can rely on whether your goods are rapid response/urgent couriers we handle it all. We also offer a two-man delivery service.
