Zero emissions: Electric vehicles have a real environmental impact. Reduced carbon footprint, reduced running costs, and tax incentives make them an attractive option for personal purposes, city fleets, university parking & mail departments, campus maintenance, indoor construction sites, and the last-mile delivery industry. An MIT interactive online tool estimates that, on average, a light duty electric vehicle will produce 189 grams of carbon dioxide for every mile driven over its lifetime. By contrast, a new, similar, gasoline-fueled vehicle is estimated to produce 385 grams per mile.
Save on escalating fuel costs: According to the US Department of Energy, charging an electric car costs about half as much as fueling a gasoline-powered car. Sometimes charging may be offered as a free benefit (included in public parking costs). Home charging may take advantage of overnight reduced utility rates. See how much you can save in our Fuel Savings Calculator.
Reduced maintenance: To keep an electric car running costs less when compared to conventional automobiles, as stated by Forbes. When compared to combustion units, some vehicles run on the latest Lithium-ion batteries that balance themselves for a longer lifecycle.
See how much you could be saving by going electric.
Estimates based on average 20 miles per gallon (8.5L per 100 KM) considering typical slower driving speeds and idle time 6 miles (9.6kms) per kw used. This may vary depending on heavy payload and accessory draw.
Upfront costs: In comparison, electric vehicles may cost 10-25% more than combustion vehicles. However, commercial and technical solutions continue to arrive and it is expected that in the near future this difference will vanish. According to a PwC study, EVs will reach their TCO (Total cost of ownership) parity for the first three years of ownership by 2025.
Note: Fuel and electricity prices. The high-capacity and material cost of Lithium-ion batteries are often why the initial price tag is higher for EVs. However, higher upfront costs are covered by fuel savings within 2-3 years. A Lithium-ion battery has an approximate lifecycle of 6-10 years, so there is plenty of time over the vehicles life cycle to offset the higher upfront cost.
Maintenance: In the long run, maintenance and downtime associated with combustion vehicles will contribute to the electric vehicle popularity and overcome the apparent initial price benefits from gas vehicles. An EV has a fraction of the wearable components used in an ICU gas engine.
With our online 3D builder you can customize your Westward Vehicle to the exact specifications you need and receive a complimentary quote and follow-up call.
