6 Ideal electric commercial vehicles

06 augustus 2019

Many entrepreneurs need a good company car to do their work. Fortunately, there is a lot to choose from when it comes to commercial vehicles. Electric commercial vehicles, for example, are becoming increasingly popular. It is a sustainable, good and in the long term also economical option if you do not have to drive such long distances with your company car. They also give your company a positive sustainable image and are also very favorable from a tax perspective. As most people know, you also pay extra tax on cars that you also use privately. This additional tax is set at 22% for normal cars, but is a lot lower for electric cars. For electric commercial vehicles with a list value of €50,000 or less, you only pay 4% additional tax.

1. Peugeot Partner Electric

An electric commercial vehicle that can be a good choice for many companies is the Peugeot Partner Electric. This fully electric company car is available from just under €25,000 and therefore belongs to the 4% additional tax on company cars. The Partner Electric has an excellent range of approximately 170 kilometers. Because it can charge 80% within half an hour, you can also drive longer distances without much extra travel time.

View the Peugeot Partner Electric here. Financial lease from €300 per month.

2. Renault Master ZE

One of the latest models in the field of electric commercial vehicles is the Renault Master ZE . This ideal electric commercial vehicle was put into use by PostNL earlier this year as the first European company. The Renault Master ZE has a decent range of between 150 and 200 kilometers. The battery also charges quite quickly, being fully charged in about 6 hours. You pay approximately 60,000 euros new for this commercial vehicle. So the 4% addition only applies to the first €50,000. If you prefer a cheaper variant, you can also choose the Kangoo ZE from Renault.

View the Renault Master ZE Financial lease here from €900 per month.

3. Volkswagen eCrafter

Just like the Renault Master ZE, the Volkswagen eCrafter is an electric bus and therefore a fairly large electric commercial vehicle. This makes it a very suitable car for parcel deliverers, for example, and this is one of the things Volkswagen is aiming for. The largest version has a loading space of 10.7 cubic meters and a loading capacity of 1,720 kilos. The loading space is 1.86 meters high, meaning most people can stand upright in it. The Volkswagen eCrafter has a range of approximately 160 kilometers and can be charged to 80% in 45 minutes using a fast charger. A standard charging station can charge this electric commercial vehicle from 0 to 100% in five and a half hours.

View the Volkswagen E-crafter here and finance lease it from €1,000 per month.

4. Mercedes-Benz eVito

The most popular electric commercial vehicle from Mercedes-Benz is the eVito. As you would expect, this is the electric version of the world-famous Vito. You can buy this commercial vehicle for just under 40,000 euros. It therefore falls within the favorable rate of 4% additional tax. The electric Vito is slightly more expensive than the fossil fuel variant, but according to Mercedes-Benz you will earn this back within a few years due to the low energy and maintenance costs. If you prefer an electric bus from Mercedes-Benz, you can also opt for the larger Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.

5. Nissan E-NV200

Nissan's electric commercial vehicle has been a daring competitor to the Peugeot Partner for a few years now. We already see this E-NV200 driving in many cities. With the 40Kwh battery, the Nissan's range is approximately 200 kilometers. The E-NV200 also has a B-Mode, which means that the car uses recuperative braking. This allows the battery to recharge without using power. An ECO mode can also be activated to get the most out of the battery. Nissan also guarantees proper functioning of the batteries, which is why two types of guarantees are given. The vehicle and electrical components are covered for 5 years or 100,000 km and the new 40 kWh battery capacity is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km.

View the Nissan E-NV-200 here and Financial lease it from €391 per month.

6. Renault Kangoo ZE (Maxi)

Renault cannot be left behind with their popular van. The Renault Kangoo has been transformed into the Renault Kangoo ZE (Maxi). The Maxi is the larger version of the normal Kangoo. Renault's battery pack: ZE 33, has a range of up to 200 kilometers. This is under ideal conditions. Renault has given eight tips to keep the range as high as possible:

Brakes with energy recovery, Heat pump, Economical tires, Econometer, ECO mode, R-LINK Evolution, Preheating system and New 7 kW charger.

View the Renault Kangoo ZE here and Financial lease it from €283 per month.