Top Commercial Electric Vehicles

The number of electric vans on the market continues to grow as the technology improves in the EV commercial vehicle sector. Large cities such as London continue to implement rules to help improve air quality, and so the uptake in electric vans is on the rise too as drivers look to avoid additional costs.

Specialists in EV Commercial Vehicles

Volt-Age are commercial EV specialists and furthermore, we rent electric vans to individuals and organisations keen to ‘try before you buy’. We also support businesses up and down the UK when they need a replacement EV with short-term electric van hire, or supply to those with a one-off journey, who want to avoid a congestion charge.

If you are unsure about which is the best electric van for your line of work, then you are in the right place to find out more, about the benefits of electric vans and to learn about some of the best electric van models available to buy in 2021.

Are Electric Vans Any Good?

Electric vans are brilliant for a number of reasons, and the good news is, they continue to get better and better, with payloads and range increasing.

• Cheap to Run. Compared to the price of petrol or diesel, running an electric van is cheap, working out to be about 2p per mile. If you charge the vehicle at home overnight, smart chargers utilise electricity when it is at its cheapest price point, between £0.05-£0.10p per kWh. When on the road, some public charge points are free to use, but in the main, you are looking at around £0.40p per kWh when using Rapid Chargers. The UK charging infrastructure also continues to expand, meaning you are never too far away from a charging point.

• Cheaper to Maintain. Electric vans are cheaper to service and maintain with less consumable components, something to consider for high mileage van drivers.

• Better for the Environment. Zero emissions is great news for us all and electric vans are extremely quiet as well, reducing noise pollution.

• Government Endorsement. With targets to hit regarding carbon emissions, electric vehicles are often exempt from congestions fees in order to encourage their use.

• Incentives Available. No road tax is great news for electric van drivers, and grants are available to put towards the cost of the vehicle.

What Electric Vans Are Available to Hire From Volt-Age Today? 

Diesel and petrol vans can make you unpopular in certain locations, emitting harmful emissions into the air. They may also restrict your ability to drive in certain city centre locations and cost you a fair amount in congestion fees.

If you want to address this, then why not take the first step and hire one of our latest electric van models.

1.       Nissan e-NV200

The original e-NV200 from Nissan was groundbreaking for commercial vehicles, leading the way in electric vans since its introduction in 2014, and since then the manufacturer has further improved its models. In terms of range, often the main consideration for van drivers, the e-NV200 has a 40kWh battery, which provides up to 110 miles of range. Drivers can expect a seamless, smooth and fast driving experience.

The Nissan e-NV200 is ideal for running errands around the city, with ample load space as the battery cells are stored underneath the floor, leaving you with 4.2m3 and a payload of over 700kg. The Nissan e-NV200 cis considered the biggest of the small electric van sector.

·         Max load width of 1500mm

·         Max load length of 2040mm

·         Max load height of 1358mm

For those looking to make longer journeys, the e-NV200 also supports fast charging allowing for 80% of the battery to charge in just 30 minutes. If you want to see a more in-depth review before you look to hire the e-NV200, check out this video from What Car?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D19ICxzaHKY

2.       Maxus E Deliver 3

Formerly known as LDV, Maxus recently brought out the E Deliver 3, a great option for those on the lookout for an electric van capable of delivering a realistic 150 miles of range. It is the first small electric van, designed from top to bottom to be an all-electric van and the top spec model allows for a payload of 1000kg and is more spacious than the e-NV200 at 4.8m3.

The battery in the Maxus E Deliver 3 can be charged to 85% capacity in just 45 minutes with rapid charging available, should you be on a longer route. In terms of the space for transporting goods, the dimensions are generous too.

·         Max load width of 1600mm

·         Max load length of 2100mm

·         Max load height of 1300mm

3.       Maxus E Deliver 9

Another Maxus option available to hire from Volt-Age is the long wheelbase E Deliver 9, perfect for those looking for a larger electric van to use as their commercial vehicle. Unlike the E Deliver 3, this model has been available with a diesel engine but is now available with a cleaner and greener electric motor.

With the E Deliver 9 there is no compromise when it comes to range or payload, it has it all. Van drivers can expect a range of 150 miles, a load space of 11m3 and can utilise its 1040kg payload. There are a number of configurations available for the Maxus E Deliver 9, so there is a choice for every sector to suit their requirements.

·         Max load width of 1800mm

·         Max load length of 3400mm

·         Max load height of 1792mm

Much like the E Deliver 3, the Maxus E Deliver 9 benefits from rapid charging, with 85% charge available in just 45 minutes.

4.       Peugeot E-Expert

Joining our fleet very soon, is the Peugeot E-Expert. Available in compact, standard and long length the French manufacturer has added an electric version to its line up as an alternative to the diesel model. Rapid charging is again available on the Peugeot, with 80% charge provided in around 45 minutes. All E-Expert models come with twin side loading doors for ultimate convenience and a payload off 1000kg. In the standard model, 6.1m3 of load volume and you can expect-

·         Max load width of 1628mm

·         Max load length of 2500mm

·         Max load height of 1397mm

The E-Expert comes in two battery options, a 50kwH and 75kwH, with the large battery providing up to 211 miles of range.

Alternative Best Small Electric Van

Renault Kangoo ZE – Europe’s best selling small electric van, the Kangoo has a real-world driving range of 120 miles from its 33kWh battery, but lacks the rapid charging capability. Our option Nissan E-NV200

Alternative Best Medium-sized Electric Van

Vauxhall Vivaro-e was crowned The What Car? Van of the Year providing drivers with up to 205 miles of range, emission-free. Its sister vehicle the Peugeot E-Expert is available to hire from Volt-Age in the very near future. Our option Peugeot E-Expert / Maxus eDeliver 3

Alternative Best Large Electric Van

Mercedes eSprinter –bigger and better than the eVito, it supports rapid charging and the larger battery pack gives the large van 96 miles of range. Our option Maxus eDeliver 9

Hire an Electric Van

Finding the perfect electric van for your fleet or business is an important decision. At Volt-Age, our vast experience of EV commercial vehicles places us nicely to give you expert advice, plus we can give you the keys to some of the most sought after models.

There is no better way to experience electric than a first-hand real-world drive. Get in touch today and find out for yourself, which is the best electric van to drive in 2021.