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Why choose electric vans for your SME?
The adoption of electric vehicles can offer many advantages for SMEs:
- lower fuel costs
- lower maintenance costs
A growing range of products
In addition, an increase in the availability and convenience of charging stations public and private sectors is making the use of electric vehicles increasingly practical for businesses.
For example, Top Trans 33 called on Beev to help them find electric vans. As a subcontractor transporting materials for the construction and public works industry, the company had to meet certain needs:
- a vehicle capable of transporting equipment
- specifications from the company placing the order, specifying that it wants electric vehicles.
Top Trans 33 has chosen two Renault Kangoo e-Tech to practice its activity.
Regulations to support electric vans
In addition, a law has been in place since 2019, the Loi d'Orientation des Mobilités (LOM), with the aim of making everyday transport cheaper, easier and above all cleaner.
With the government aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, a quota of clean cars has been introduced for companies. If your company has more than 100 light vehicles, you are subject to a certain percentage of electric vehicles in your fleet:
- 10 % from 1 January 2022 ;
- 20 % from 1 January 2024 ;
- 35 % from 1 January 2027 ;
- 50 % from 1 January 2030.
So it's important to start making the transition to electric vehicles now.
We're now going to explain in more detail the various advantages that electric vans will have for your SME.
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Recovery of VAT
The electric vans are subject to a VAT rate of 20 %. However, when you lease or buy electric vans, you will be able to claim back the VAT, unlike other electric or fuel vehicles, where VAT is not deductible. You can apply for this once you've bought the vehicle or during the hire period.
Make sure you keep proof that you are paying VAT on your vehicle!
Depreciation on electric vans
You should know that a electric van can be depreciated at 100 % over a period of up to five years. For example, for the purchase of a Peugeot e-Expert at €29,500, you can write it off by spending €6,500 on your expenses for four years and €4,500 in your fifth year.
Electric van hire
If you decide to hire electric vans from your SME, you can charge them to the expense side of your profit and loss account. For example, if you choose your Renault Kangoo e-Tech At Beev, your monthly payment is €508 per month, so you can write off 100 % of your rent as an expense on your income statement. It is possible to spread the monthly payments over several accounting years.
Reducing CO2 emissions
In 2020, commercial vehicles will account for 16.9 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in mainland France and overseas. This is why electric vans can play an important role in reducing emissions for your SME.
In fact, 100 % electric vans do not emit no CO2 or fine particles in the air when in circulation. What's more, if you're used to using the Renault Kangoo, you can switch to the Renault Kangoo e-Tech very easily, as the changes between the two models are minimal. The electric model will feature more resistant materials and will add aautonomy and a GPS with the location of charging stations. An interesting detail for petrol car enthusiasts is that the electric version still has the fuel filler flap, although it has been closed.
Improving your brand image
By adopting more sustainable technologies, your SME can strengthen its brand image as a responsible, environmentally-friendly business. Visit electric vans do not produce fine particle emissions, by switch your fleet to a 100 % electric rangeThis will show that your SME is aware of its environmental impact and that you are working to reduce it. With many customers becoming increasingly sensitive to the energy transition, this can strengthen customer loyalty and attract new environmentally conscious consumers.
What's more, the electric car market is still relatively new. Switching all your commercial vehicles to electric would show that your SME is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. It would also show that you take your social responsibilities seriously and seek to minimise your impact on the environment.
More serene driving
Driving in electric vansBy choosing electric cars, you're opting for a better driving experience for you or your employees. Firstly, electric vehicles have an automatic gearbox, so you don't have to change gear. Secondly, they offer a smoother ride with good roadholding. Finally, enjoy the peace and quiet of your daily commute thanks to a much quieter drive than with a petrol vehicle.
According to a survey carried out by DS automobileIn a survey of 2,000 people in the United Kingdom, electric car drivers were found to be less stressed at the wheel than when driving a combustion-powered car. In fact, 78 % of the participants said they were stressed when behind the wheel. 41 % say they feel calmer when they are in an electric car. It has also been proven that dogs also feel less stressed when travelling in an electric vehicle.
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How do you choose the right electric van for your SME?
The most important criteria to take into account when choosing a electric van :
- its autonomy
- its useful volume
- your day-to-day needs
- your budget.
For last-mile delivery
First of all, determine the tasks you want to perform with your electric van. For example, for last-mile deliveryyou can consider long-term leasing a Peugeot e-ExpertDespite its 4.9-metre length, this multi-purpose van is still very manoeuvrable and easy to manoeuvre. It also has a useful volume of 5.8 m³, ideal for parcel deliveries.
Last-mile delivery
Last-mile delivery is the final link in the order delivery chain, from a shop or distribution centre to the customer.
For building and civil engineering companies
If you work in a building with a lot of imposing materials, you can opt for a Renault Master e-Tech 100 % electric. This utility vehicle is larger and has a boot ranging from 8 m³ to 22 m³ depending on the model chosen. It is equipped with high-performance batteries offering a range of up to up to 204 kilometres. This allows SMEs to make significant savings on fuel costs. As with the previous electric van, you can of course also consider an electric version. long-term rental (LLD) for this vehicle. The Renault Master e-Tech is available from Beev at €929 per month exclusive of VAT, over 49 months with a 10,000 km limit, and with no deposit.
For craftsmen
Next, an important factor to take into account is the length of your working day. If you use a electric van for urban journeys, you won't need an electric vehicle with a long range. It's important to know that the range of electric vans extends from 200 km to 400 km at WLTP standard. If you want a range of close to 400 km, you can opt for the Fiat e-Ducato with a battery 79 kWh, giving you a range of 370 km on the L2H1 version.
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What are the costs and benefits associated with managing electric vans?
When you buy or lease your new electric vehicles, you'll also benefit from associated costsHowever, you will also benefit from a number of advantages. But you'll also benefit from a number of advantages.
The costs of managing electric vans
As stated above, to acquire a electric vanIt's important to plan your budget. However, you shouldn't just take into account the catalogue price or the long-term hire price but also the associated costs. Full service leasing allows you to rent a vehicle on a long-term basis. an average duration of three to five years. At the end of the rental period, you must return the vehicle to the dealer/lessor.
The electric vehicles ask less maintenance than diesel or petrol vehiclesbecause they break down less. Manufacturers themselves have stated that when it comes to maintenance costs, electric vans are 25 % cheaper than their thermal equivalent. This is because they have fewer moving parts and mechanical components such as the combustion engine and cooling system. And because they have regenerative brakes instead of brake pads, you'll see much less wear and tear on your brake pads, which will reduce your maintenance costs in the long term.
The advantages of managing electric vans
By going electric, you'll see a reduction in fuel costs. In fact, the price of recharging is clearly lower than the price of a full tank of petrol or diesel.
| Fuel type | Price per 100 km |
|---|---|
| Electric cars | between €2.20 and €3.70 (€1.34 and €2.24 off-peak) |
| Petrol cars | around €11 depending on the price per L |
So you can halve your fuel budget and reduce your SME's operating costs.
What's more, by acquiring a electric vanyou can benefit from environmental bonus 2023. This is government aid to encourage individuals and businesses to make the energy transition. As a legal entity, the State will grant you financial assistance of €4,000. Thanks to the government, you can also get help from the conversion premium as well as regional aids such as the Grand Paris grant.
Read also : Buying an electric commercial vehicle in 2023: what you need to know
How can you recharge your electric vans in your SME?
Now a crucial question is how to charge your vehicles within your company. There are several options for recharging your electric vans:
- installation of an internal charging point
- subscription to a network of public charging points,
- the use of domestic charging adapters
- setting up vehicle rotation programmes.
By choosing the right option or combining several of them, SMEs can enjoy the benefits of electric mobility without sacrificing practicality and convenience.
Installation of charging stations
The first option is obviously to install enough charging stations for all the vehicles in your fleet. The cost of installation will quickly pay for itself over the years. Your employees will be able to plug in their vehicles in the evening and find them fully charged the next day. And there's no need to worry about range at the start of the working day!
As well as installing your charging points, take the following steps a supervision system is important. This will give you total control and management over :
- real-time monitoring of terminal consumption
- scheduling of periods of use of the charging points so that they are only open during your working hours or off-peak hours
- failure of one or more terminals
In addition, you can benefit from the ADVENIR grant. If you would like a quote on the installation of recharging pointsIf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our experts, who will be happy to answer them.
Read also : What is the purpose of supervising a recharging point?
Subscription to a recharging network
The second option would be to subscribe to an interoperable charging network. This option is ideal for businesses that don't have the space to install charging stations, and that make frequent long-distance journeys. Here's a comparison of subscriptions between the Beev card and ChargeMap :
| Beev card | ChargeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Card price | Free | 19,90 € |
| Start-up costs | 0,60 € | 0 € |
| Cost per kWh | 0,32 € | 0,385 € |
| Cost per minute | 0,03 € | 0.605 / 15 minutes (for the first 14 hours) |
| Occupation | 0.03 / minutes | 11 € / hour |
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In conclusion
In conclusion, managing your SME's electric van fleet is much simpler than it seems, and it will have a positive impact on your business. a positive impact on your company's finances. The electric vans can offer many advantages for SMEs, particularly in terms of tax.
When it comes to choosing the right electric van for your SME, consider your needs in terms of charging capacity, range and running costs.
We recommend that you gradually change your vehicle fleet so that you can get used to your new electric van fleet management and get to grips with it.
By adopting these practices, you can reduce energy costs, improve your company's performance and reinforce your image as a responsible, sustainable business.
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