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Maintaining Your Electric Vans – What Should You Consider?

As fleets move towards switching to electric vehicles it is important that there is an understanding around their service intervals and routine maintenance. Unlike an internal combustion engine (ICE), the system that propels the vehicle is simple. It has far fewer moving parts than in an ICE. There is no exhaust, no fuel system, no gears or clutch, and requires less fluids and filters. However, there is still the requirement for maintenance, so in this post we will look at what that maintenance looks like and what is useful to know.

Dawsongroup vans' introduction to maintaining your electric vans. Image of an electric charger.

Electric light commercial vehicles have been around for approximately ten years, with one of the first models, the Nissan e-NV200, launched in 2014. Since then, we have seen a handful of e-LCVs launched; however, it is only in the last three years or so, since there has been mass production, that we have been able to really see what maintenance is required.

One of the most reported issues with e-LCVs is the 12v battery going flat. This happens on ICE vehicles too, but data from the AA shows that over the past year there have been more 12v battery faults on electric vans compared to diesel. The advice is to avoid having vehicles sat still for long periods of time. If drivers are on leave, try to ensure the vehicles are used and not left undriven for too long.

When is the First Service and What Can I Expect?

Each manufacturer and model are likely to have different service intervals. It is important that your drivers and fleet team know the service schedule for each vehicle to minimise the impact of planned downtime. As a rule of thumb, most first services are due after 12 months, or when the vehicle reaches a certain mileage, e.g. 12,500 miles.

Continue reading to find out more about maintaining your electric vans.

If you are looking for a fleet provider that can support you with electric fleet maintenance, contact Dawsongroup vans to discover more about how the Smarter Asset Strategy can support your business growth and extend your electric van range.

If you want to find out more about the solutions Dawsongroup can provide for your business, request a free consultation with a Dawsongroup expert by completing the contact form below.

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