Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK
Per-km energy vs fuel cost and EV-premium payback for a delivery van fleet in UK.
Last-mile vans are the easiest fleet to electrify: predictable ~120 km routes, depot parking every night, and 11 kW AC charging covers the day's energy in under 4 hours. Defaults reflect UK fleets exploit cheap overnight windows (Economy-7 style and agile tariffs) against 38p peak rates and local fuel prices — edit to your contracts. Off-peak charging is the lever: the same route can cost half as much per km charged overnight.
Energy/km = Wh/km × tariff; fuel/km = price ÷ km/L. Off-peak depot charging is what makes the EV column unbeatable — the same fleet charged at peak rates can double its energy cost/km.
Indicative estimates only, not financial or investment advice. Tariffs, subsidies and net-metering rules change — verify with your DISCOM, utility or installer before committing.
Use the free Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK online — Per-km energy vs fuel cost and EV-premium payback for a delivery van fleet in UK. Runs instantly in your browser: no signup, no upload, mobile-friendly.
About Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK
Last-mile vans are the easiest fleet to electrify: predictable ~120 km routes, depot parking every night, and 11 kW AC charging covers the day's energy in under 4 hours. Defaults reflect UK fleets exploit cheap overnight windows (Economy-7 style and agile tariffs) against 38p peak rates and local fuel prices — edit to your contracts. Off-peak charging is the lever: the same route can cost half as much per km charged overnight.
How to use Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK
- 1Enter daily distance and the EV's consumption (segment default provided).
- 2Enter the diesel/petrol comparator's economy and fuel price.
- 3Set the EV price premium and read payback and 5-year net.
Why use Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK?
- ✓Energy-per-km vs fuel-per-km — the comparison that decides fleets
- ✓Maintenance delta included (EVs save ~40% on servicing)
- ✓Premium payback and 5-year net per vehicle
- ✓Market presets for tariffs and fuel prices
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare EV running cost against diesel fairly?+
Per km: EV = Wh/km × tariff ÷ 1000; ICE = fuel price ÷ km/L. Use your real charging tariff (off-peak if that's your practice) and real route economy, not brochure figures. The calculator pairs the two and pays back the EV's price premium with the difference.
What's a typical payback for the EV price premium?+
High-utilization fleets (taxis, 3W cargo, delivery at 150+ km/day) commonly pay back in 1.5–3 years; modest-duty corporate cars take 4–7. Distance is destiny — payback scales inversely with daily km, which the tool makes explicit.
Are EV maintenance savings real?+
Consistently: no oil changes, no clutch, regenerative braking halving brake wear — fleet studies cluster around 35–45% lower maintenance per km. The calculator adds a conservative estimate; battery replacement risk is covered separately by warranty (see the battery warranty tools).
Does the Delivery Van Fleet: EV vs Diesel — UK include battery replacement cost?+
No — within typical fleet holding periods (4–7 years), packs stay under OEM warranty (8 yr/160k km to 70%). For longer horizons, add a residual provision using the battery replacement-planner tool; falling pack prices keep shrinking that line.
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