El electric van market It hasn't taken off yet, but it's growing little by little and in the European Union Some manufacturers have already proposed that Only fully electric models will be sold from 2035 onwardsOn the one hand, brands have to accelerate the decarbonization process to comply with new regulations; and, on the other hand, customers must also adapt to the new New mobility demands and see how, in some cases, electric vans help improve profitability.
On this aspect it is important to study some and advantages which implies having a zero emissions van, since compared to an equivalent model with a combustion engine they usually have some tax benefits, they carry a easier maintenance And they had a lower cost of energy, compared to fossil fuels. However, the advantages are offset by a higher purchase price, on which the Incentives they play a fundamental role.
Electric vans: what are their prices?
The media, the selling price of an electric van is usually between 30% and 50% higher (the highest difference is usually in the larger models) to the same model with a diesel engine of similar performance. As a guide, the prices of electric vans smaller, about 4,5 meters long, usually start from about 30.000 Euros (before applying any manufacturer discounts), for medium vans from 5 meters onwards from about 40.000 Euros, while for the larger vans At least we would get close to the 70.000 Euros.
For example, a small van, such as the Citroen ë-Berlingo, with an electric motor of 136 CV and a 50 kWh battery It is on sale for around 30.000 euros, and in this case it already includes a promotional discount from the manufacturer of more than 5.000 Euros.
Aid for electric vehicles
Apart from special conditions that the brands offer for companies or self-employed or promotional discounts that apply to individuals to further adjust their price, the usual thing is to try to access one of the official subsidies which are directed to the purchase of these models. In Spain at this time the MOVES III plan created by the Ministry for Ecological Transition, a program endowed with European funds and that subsidizes the purchase of electric vans with up to 9.000 euros In the event that the user scraps a vehicle that is more than seven years old and with up to 7.000 euros in the rest of the cases.
In addition, the new edition of MOVES includes higher amounts (up to an additional 10%) for the Self-employed (taxis and VTC) to acquire an electric vehicle to work, there is even a MOVES Fleet Plan with specific aid for companies that want to replacing several combustion engine vehicles with electric ones. At the moment, no aid has been established for the purchase of electric vehicles with a GVM of more than 3.500 kg.
Dealers, infrastructure and maximum price
When purchasing an electric van, the dealers must apply compulsorily in invoice a additional discount of at least 1.000 euros with the concept of the MOVES III Plan, so that it could reach a Minimum of 10.000 euros if a vehicle is scrapped. There's also aid for charging infrastructure, which can cover between 40% and 70% of the total installation costs.
Do not forget that the price limit which establishes the MOVES III is of 45.000 euros, before taxes, for electric vehicles purchased by individuals, and 53.000 euros if they have 8 or 9 seats. The Region of Madrid, for example, has activated its own aid plan called Cambia360 and which also establishes a maximum price of 60.000 euros for private vehicles, but It does not do so for commercial vehicles with N1 and N2 approval intended for the transport of goods., whose purchase can benefit from aid from 9.000 Euros (3.000 more with the scrapping of an older model).
Electric vans: other taxes, IVTM…
About the call Ex-factory price Electric vans are also subject to a 21% VAT, but they do not have to pay for the call “Registration Tax” since it is structured in different sections that depend on the level of CO emissions of the vehicle and is 0% for vehicles with emissions less than or equal to 120 g/km of CO. Electric vehicles, Being “zero emissions”, they do not pay this tax.
As to Circulation Tax or Tax on Mechanical Traction Vehicles (IVTM), its amount has to do with the fiscal power of the vehicle, which is reflected in its Credits, that is, on the card that we present when passing the ITV, and which is usually determined by the Ministry of Industry and Energy. But the good news is that the municipalities They are those end up setting the rates and most are applying Tax deductions for electric vehicles, in many cases with up 75% in this annual municipal rate. In any case, it is necessary to consult the ordinances of each municipality.
Electric vans: how much does insurance cost?
Contrary to what one might think, insurance for an electric van It is not cheaper than that of a combustion engine. Insurance companies only establish Some differences in coverage that apply to electric models, as they usually have some Additional and specific guarantees Considering the uniqueness of some of its components, such as the battery, the charging cables… Therefore, it is important to verify that the policy offered to us reflects these “special” coverages.
Beyond this, the insurance price of an electric van will depend on factors such as: policy modality chosen, the driver profile and also the characteristics of the model itself, such as its power or equipment. If we look at the usual insurance comparators, the modality car insurance It is the most economical and for a electric van The minimum price is approaching 200 Euros, while an insurance car insurance It is not easy to get off the 700 Euros annual. Recently, the company Línea Directa has released a special insurance for electricians with significant discounts, so it may be interesting to request a quote for a van.
Electric vans: what about maintenance costs?
Yes it is true that electric propulsion systems are more simple, which is why they require minimal interventions on the engine, quite the opposite of what happens with vans that use a combustion engine. In electric vehicles it is clear that one of the elements to which more attention must be paid is the battery and refrigeration system.
In any case, the maintenance operations of the electric ones are usually Faster and with less wear and tear for teams like the exchange boxes (automated and easy to configure) or the brake systems (regeneration systems help reduce their use), so a service for a van of this type should cost between 30% and 35% less than for an equivalent diesel model.
Electric vans: how much does energy cost?
It is the order of the day fluctuation the price of electricity, the cost of which also varies when charging a van depending on the supplier that we use and of the recharge type. During the last year, before the price escalation, when a public charging point, average cost oscillated between 0,30 and 0,50 euros per kWh. This means that charge 50 kWh In the case of a small van like the one mentioned above Citroen ë-Berlingo would entail an expense of about 15-25 euros, to have a autonomy estimated at around 300 km.
Making a very simple calculation, we can say that with one euro we can go from 12 to 15 km. A cost that can be reduced if we take advantage of the best rates through a domestic socket, although we must also take into account that we must previously Prepare our installation with a wallbox, to safely connect our electric vehicle. In addition, with these alternating current connectors obtaining the charging power is usually moved between 3,7 and 7,4 kW, so to charge half of the battery of the electric Berlingo we will need more than 5 hours.
El price of a wallbox usually oscillates between 800 and 1.600 euros, and if you want to have one faster charge demands a increase in contracted power and the issuance of an electrical bulletin, with some extra expense, although there are also official aid to cover part of the investment in these infrastructures.