Greater than a 3rd of van drivers are contemplating switching to electrical, in response to new analysis.
The examine carried out by Fiat to mark the launch of its E-Ducato electrical van within the UK, discovered that 35% are contemplating altering to an EV for his or her subsequent van.
It additionally revealed that two-thirds help the federal government’s plans to cut back automobile emissions on UK roads, whereas 84% suppose firms needs to be trying to have extra environmentally pleasant fleets.
Moreover, an enormous discovered 91% suppose it’s very important for everybody to be as environmentally pleasant as doable.
“Electrical vans provide lots of advantages for supply firms and tradespeople,” stated Fiat Skilled’s Richard Chamberlain. “Not solely are they environmentally pleasant, however they’re additionally exempt from the congestion cost and ULEZ and can be found with as much as a whopping £8,000 authorities grant.”
The analysis additionally exploded just a few myths and stereotypes with two-thirds (66%) additionally admitting they’re uninterested in the concept van drivers get by on an unhealthy food regimen.
As an alternative, one in 5 are vegan or vegetarian, and excessive calorie breakfasts have been ditched – with ‘inexperienced van man’ extra prone to have a bagel or cereal bar than a fry-up.
Two thirds of van drivers are offended by the concept they’re aggressive on the street, whereas the notion that the inside of a van is a well being and security hazard can also be a no-no with 77% claiming they take delight and pleasure in making certain their automobile is at all times clear and tidy.
Do you know? The all-new Fiat E-Ducato electrical van has a spread of as much as 192 miles between prices – nearly 4 instances the each day distance pushed by the van drivers surveyed.
