Extremecleansussex
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I've been running a Nissan e-NV200 electric van for about six weeks now and I'm hugely impressed.
Previously I was running a Trafic with a 600l Ionic pro 6 system fitted but that was way above the payload of the Nissan so I couldn't just transfer the system over.
Instead, I bought a 400l tank for the van and two 500l tanks which I've put in the top of my garage.
I then built a framework and transferred all my filters into the garage so now have 1000l ready to transfer to the van at any time. Being in the top of the garage, it's all gone by gravity so no electrics required.
A pump, controller and battery later and I was ready to roll. I estimate that I'm about 600-620kg when I set off so could probably have a slightly larger tank if necessary but I can't see it being so.
A full charge of the batteries gives me a 65 mile range and my longest round is 55 miles so I've a bit to spare. There are charge points available on my long rounds should I ever need a top up. 30 minutes will give me about 35 miles more range.
The van is really nice to drive and so much cheaper than the Trafic in every way. I used to spend around £250 per month on diesel, last month I used £20 in electric.
Has anyone else thought about going electric or am I the only one?
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Previously I was running a Trafic with a 600l Ionic pro 6 system fitted but that was way above the payload of the Nissan so I couldn't just transfer the system over.
Instead, I bought a 400l tank for the van and two 500l tanks which I've put in the top of my garage.
I then built a framework and transferred all my filters into the garage so now have 1000l ready to transfer to the van at any time. Being in the top of the garage, it's all gone by gravity so no electrics required.
A pump, controller and battery later and I was ready to roll. I estimate that I'm about 600-620kg when I set off so could probably have a slightly larger tank if necessary but I can't see it being so.
A full charge of the batteries gives me a 65 mile range and my longest round is 55 miles so I've a bit to spare. There are charge points available on my long rounds should I ever need a top up. 30 minutes will give me about 35 miles more range.
The van is really nice to drive and so much cheaper than the Trafic in every way. I used to spend around £250 per month on diesel, last month I used £20 in electric.
Has anyone else thought about going electric or am I the only one?
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