The best electric commercial vehicles for the last mile
Advancing climate change, rising prices for fossil raw materials, or social responsibility: More and more logistics companies are turning to alternative drive options for their vehicles that meet the demand for sustainability. But there are a few things to consider when choosing electric vehicles. We have compiled a selection of electric light commercial vehicles from different manufacturers that are currently available on the market.
Every company has individual requirements for electric vehicles, depending on how often and how long they are used and the distances they cover per day. But one thing is crucial for all: vehicle availability, charging status and range. Car manufacturers have also recently recognized this and are relying on large batteries and a lot of power, especially in the commercial vehicles and van sector.
Anyone who integrates e-vehicles into their fleet or switches completely to e-mobility should by no means be without a fleet and charging management system. Electric vehicles are large consumers of electricity, but with the right charging management, high electricity costs due to peak loads can be avoided. E-cars can be charged according to demand and in an environmentally friendly manner. Fleet management provides control and insight into the fleet.
In this article, we look at the range, performance, battery charging time and payload of individual electric vans.
The Citroën ë-Jumpy is ideal for electric driving in the city and in the countryside. It is available in 3 lengths: XS (4.60 m), M (4.95 m) and XL (5.30 m). It has a load volume of up to 6,600 liters.
The Ford E-Transit is available in three heights and three lengths in different variants. Its maximum cargo volume is 15,100 liters.
The Ford Transit, Europe's best-selling van, will also be available in an electric version starting in the summer of 2024. In addition to the environmentally friendly drive, the Ford E Transit Custom also offers a wealth of intelligent technologies, including a 5G module and a digital key.
With its load capacity of up to 6,600 liters, the Mercedes eVito electric van is a specialist in accommodating cargo and is therefore of particular interest to suppliers.
The Mercedes eSprinter comes with two motor variants, two lengths, and three battery options: 56, 81, or 113 kilowatt-hours.
The Nissan e-NV200 as a panel van has a robust and spacious interior, making it ideal for delivery services. It provides 4200 liters of cargo volume. Performance and range are designed for city or short-distance operation.
The new Opel Movano Electric offers significantly improved performance with 200 kW of power, 400 Nm of torque, and a top speed of 130 km/h. With its 110 kWh battery, it provides a range of 420 kilometers without sacrificing the generous cargo space of up to 17 cubic meters, making it an efficient and powerful commercial vehicle for everyday work.
The Opel Vivaro-e is perfect for the last mile. It is available in 2 vehicle lengths (M: 4959 mm and L: 5,309 mm) and two battery sizes with a range of up to 328 km. Its cargo volume is up to 6,600 liters.
The Peugeot e-Expert is the technically equal electric brother of the Citroën ë-Jumpy and the Opel Vivaro-e, which is why the 3 models are often referred to as the electric trio. Like the e-Jumpy, the e-Expert is available in 3 lengths – XS (4.60 m), M (4.95 m) and XL (5.30 m). It provides a load volume of up to 6,600 liters.
The Rivian Electric Delivery Van is an electric delivery vehicle specially designed for electric propulsion, thanks to its skateboard platform and spacious cabin, which make few compromises. Developed for Amazon, the EDV provides a solution for the shipping giant to reduce its CO2 footprint. In Germany, the first deliveries have already arrived, with the vehicles offering a generous cargo volume of 14 cubic meters and a typical payload despite their length of about six meters. Rivian recently announced its intention to sell the model to other companies in the future.
