Cost savings
Fuel costs
Many fleet operators see fuel cost as a significant factor in their competitive edge.
Maximise savings
You will notice instant savings when charging your electric vehicle compared to fueling a petrol or diesel vehicle. However, did you know that you could save even more by switching to a night-rate electricity tariff? These offer discounted electricity rates during off-peak hours to help reduce charging costs. Speak to your electricity provider today for more information.
Compare energy consumption
Check out our Fuel Price Comparison to see how much you could save compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle. Use our Electric Vehicle Compare and Calculate tool to compare different models.
Vehicle service costs
All vehicles need to be serviced occasionally. However Battery Electric Vehicles (B.E.V.s) have fewer moving parts than an Internal Combustion Engine (I.C.E.). This means there is less to wear out and no timing belts, fuel filters or engine oils to replace.
Reduced wear
The regenerative braking system used in electric vehicles, uses the motor as a generator when the brakes are pressed. As a result the amount of friction braking required is very low compared to I.C.E. vehicles. This is particularly good news when vehicles are being used around urban areas where brake pads tend to wear very quickly.
Battery health
One of the main concerns about servicing and maintaining an electric vehicle is the battery health. In fact, industry experience from the stock of electric vehicles active around the world shows that batteries are very durable.
| Service parts | Battery electric vehicle | Internal combustion engine | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | None | Yes | Each oil change can take between 4 and 6 litres of oil |
| Oil filter | None | Yes | |
| Fuel filter | None | Yes | |
| Spark plugs | None | Yes | |
| Air filter (engine) | None | Yes | |
| Pollen filter | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake fluid | Yes | Yes | |
| Coolant | None | Yes | |
| AdBlue | None | Yes | |
| Brake pads | Yes | Yes | Very low wear on EV due to regenerative braking |
| Brake disks | Yes | Yes | Very low wear on EV due to regenerative braking |
| Tyres | Yes | Yes | Driving in eco mode reduces tyre wear |