e-van

Definitions

An electric van: a motor truck with van body whose propulsion is electric, especially one that is fully electric as opposed to hybrid electric.

Examples

“Electric vans are cheaper overall than diesel vehicles, according to a new study⟳ of the total cost⟳ to buy⟳ and operate⟳ them in Europe. So, it’s no surprise⟳ that a survey of van buyers in Europe, also published today, finds that most want⟳ to go electric. But the supply⟳ of e-van models is lacking, which is why they account for only 3% of sales — lagging far behind battery electric cars (9%). […] Over one-third (36%) of van fleets surveyed already have⟳ at least one electric van while almost another third (32%) plan⟳ to buy⟳ an e-van this year, according to the poll of 745 fleets across Europe by Dataforce for T&E. A further 16% are considering buying an e-van in the next five years.”

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