Three quarters of UK van drivers say EVs are right for their businesses

Three quarters of van drivers say EVs are right for their business

Three out of four van drivers say an all-electric model would now be suitable for their business, according to a new poll. That is up from two out of three a year ago, with drivers citing reduced running costs as one of the biggest draws. Electric models’ sustainability credentials and the ever-growing choice of vehicles were also credited with switching more van drivers on to EVs. The research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles found that a full…

Electric van confidence rises amongst UK businesses

According to fresh research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, an estimated 75% of UK van drivers are now ‘confident’ that a fully-electric van would meet their business needs, rising from 67% in 2023. The most common reasons cited for being ready to switch to electric included cost effectiveness, sustainability, and improved vehicle options. The research comes just days after the UK government extended the Plug-in Van Grant until at least 202…

Maxus Adds Electric 7.5 Tonner To Its Line Up

Maxus will add a new 7.5 tonne electric truck to its line-up of vans, as the company looks to increase its product offering, reports Peter Brown. The electric eDeliver 75 will have a 155 mile range and compete in a growing 7.5 tonne sector which has already seen new entrants from Rightech and Yutong. The eDeliver 75 chassis cab will be available in two lengths with a 120kW battery pack supplied by CATL and two ePTO options of 15kW or 100kW. Unbo…

Three quarters of UK van drivers say EVs are right for their businesses

Three quarters (75%) of UK van drivers now believe that a fully electric van would be a suitable choice for their businesses

Van drivers back electric switch

Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed that more van drivers than ever believe an electric model would suit their business. Its research found that 75% of those questioned said an […] The post Van drivers back electric switch first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.