The future of commercial vehicles

Electric, zero-emission commercial vehicles are the future. From 2035, it will be prohibited to sell new petrol and diesel vehicles, making it increasingly important to take a good look at electric vans. In this blog post, we discuss the benefits and possibilities of electric commercial vehicles and the option to finance an electric commercial vehicle.

Benefits of electric commercial vehicles

Electric commercial vehicles have many advantages over traditional commercial vehicles, such as:

• No CO2 emissionsElectric vans are clean and sustainable and do not cause air pollution. 
• No noise pollution. Electric commercial vehicles are and drive very quietly compared to traditional commercial vehicles. 
• Less maintenance required. Electric commercial vehicles require less maintenance, which can save you on maintenance costs.
• Stable value. Since the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles will be banned in 2035, second-hand electric commercial vehicles will become more attractive. As a result, the vans retain their value reasonably well.
• Environmental Investment Deduction (MIA)The environmental investment deduction offers you the opportunity to reduce the profit by 36% of the costs for the new electric commercial vehicle, with a maximum cost of up to €50,000. 
• No motor vehicle tax. In 2023, you will not pay motor vehicle tax for a fully electric car. This tax benefit applies until 2024. In 2025, you will receive a discount of 75% on motor vehicle tax. 
• SubsidyIf you want to purchase a new electric company car, you can apply for a subsidy (the SEPP and/or SEBA).

So there are plenty of reasons to choose an electric commercial vehicle instead of a traditional commercial vehicle. 

Financing of electric commercial vehicles

Although the benefits of electric commercial vehicles are clear to many, purchasing an electric commercial vehicle can be a challenge for some companies. Fortunately, there is always the option of purchasing the vehicle through financial leasing. 

Financial lease offers companies the opportunity to buy an electric commercial vehicle without having to pay the full amount at once. Instead, you pay a fixed amount each month for a pre-agreed term. When the contract ends and you have made all payments, you are the full owner of the electric van.  

Conclusion

In this article we have discussed various advantages of electric commercial vehicles. For example, electric commercial vehicles are sustainable, environmentally friendly, help reduce CO2 emissions, have lower maintenance costs and offer various financial benefits. Although these advantages are now known to most, purchasing an electric commercial vehicle can be a challenge for some. Financial leasing is a good solution in that case, as it offers the possibility to spread the investment over a longer period. Investing in an electric commercial vehicle therefore not only has advantages for the environment, but can also be beneficial for you!