Electric van or diesel van? Get the costs compared!

Did you know that many electric vans can be as expensive as comparable diesel variants at the bottom line? And sometimes even cheaper! Logistiek Bereikbaar is happy to tailor this comparison for your company and your vans. This calculation is free and independent. This allows you to choose the best option when buying or leasing a new van.

When buying or leasing a van, you quickly look at the purchase price. But it's also important to look at the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): the price below the line. Then you also take into account the costs of maintenance, fuel and depreciation, for example. The logistics brokers at Logistiek Bereikbaar use a comprehensive TCO tool that allows them to make a customized TCO comparison between diesel and electric vans.

Diesel versus electricity

"For example, this tool takes into account the purchase price, annual mileage and fuel prices," explains logistics broker Mark Luikens. "Depending on the kWh price you pay for electricity and how many miles you drive, you often have lower consumption costs with an electric van than with a diesel vehicle. Charging at the company is generally cheaper than charging at home or at a public (fast) charging station. The lower running costs of an electric van may allow you to recoup any higher investment. And does your company lease the vans? Then we take into account the possibly higher lease costs and lower consumption costs."

Bpm, cargo volume, towing weight and other criteria

Mark also includes the bpm in the comparison. "That bpm does apply to diesel buses and all other buses that run on a fossil fuel. But with an electric or hydrogen-powered van, you don't pay bpm. That makes quite a difference." Also convenient: Mark can filter by various criteria. "Do you need a minimum cargo volume? Or a minimum towing weight? I also include this in the comparison. In short, our TCO tool is truly customized and a good reflection of reality."

From one bus to a very diverse fleet

The tool is useful if you drive one van, but also if you have a fleet with dozens of different vans. For all these cars, Mark and his colleagues can make the comparison. The result is a report that includes all facets that are important to your business. Mark: "Of course this report gives all the information about the cost below the line of the vans. We include how long a van lasts on average, so you know what the annual depreciation costs are. And it includes information on how to deal with a (future) zero-emission zone."

Independent and objective

Mark emphasizes that the TCO tool and its advisory report are independent and objective. "We are not affiliated with certain brands of cars or certain commercial vehicle dealers. All brands of cars are included in the tool. We reason solely from the interest of your business. So that you are well informed to choose the best option when buying or leasing a new van. So that may include the choice of a diesel bus, that is of course up to you."

Electric driving financially attractive

Mark has already made many TCO calculations for companies. "With the removal of the bpm exemption for diesels, you see that the purchase price of an electric van is already very close to that of a diesel. And if you include all the other cost items and financial benefits, some electric vans are even cheaper under the line than the comparable diesel variant. This makes electric driving financially attractive in many cases."