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Why driving cleaner costs less Battery-electric LCVs offer several savings, both environmental and financial, over conventionally-fuelled vehicles.
Zero emissions whilst driving Running without fossil fuels, the Proace City Electric and the Proace Electric produce no harmful CO2 emissions or NOx gases from the exhaust whilst driving.
Purchase grants The UK government incentivise businesses to reduce emissions by using battery-electric vehicles. Currently, government grants towards purchase are worth up to £2,500 for the Proace City Electric, and up to £5,000 for the Proace Electric.
No emission zone charges or VED Being entirely emission-free, all battery-electric LCVs and cars are exempt from city and urban emission zone charges such as the London Congestion Charge, as well as the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge. Electric LCVs are also exempt from vehicle excise duty (VED).
Lower fuel and maintenance costs than diesel Mile per mile, electricity is a significantly cheaper energy source than diesel or petrol. Because battery-electric LCVs have all-electric drivetrains, there are fewer moving parts to maintain or replace through wear. For instance, there’s no clutch plate and regenerative braking by the electric motor means brake pads last longer. Scheduled servicing intervals are longer, reducing maintenance costs, whilst also keeping you earning on the road.
Living and working with battery powered vehicles Toyota battery-electric LCVs all offer flexible charging at home, at your office, depot or using public fast chargers.
Fast charge in as little as 32 minutes* When plugged into a 100 kW rapid charger, the 50 kWh lithium-ion battery in the Proace Electric and Proace City Electric will reach 80% charge in 32 minutes*.
A larger 75 kWh battery option is also available for the Proace Electric. Plugged into a rapid charger, accessible to the public, this 75 kWh battery can be charged to 80% in 48 minutes*. Plugged into a fast, reliable, dedicated home/ office wall box, the 75 kWh battery can be fully charged in 7 hours*. And plugged into a domestic socket, the 75 kWh battery is fully charged in under 33 hours*.
Excellent range between charges With the 75 kWh battery, the Proace Electric will cover up to 205 miles† on a single charge. With the 50 kWh battery, the Proace City Electric has a range of up to 168 miles†.
*Charging times subject to local circumstance. Rapid charging power ratings can vary by location.
†Electric range figures are provided for comparability purposes, and can vary significantly depending on factors such as, accessories fitted (post registration), driving style, weather conditions, speed or vehicle load. It is best to only compare electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect your real life driving results.
Connecting up to charge There are three ways to charge a battery-electric LCV, depending on where you are and how rapidly you need to top up.
1. Rapid chargers: DC fast charging Rapid chargers provide the fastest way to charge at service stations, car parks and depots. They allow our vehicles to charge up to 80% capacity within 32-48 minutes. There are currently over 3,000 public rapid charge points across the UK.
2. Wall box: AC level 2 Wall boxes offer fast charging that takes between 5-12 hours to fully recharge a depleted battery. They are available in public locations, car parks, workplaces and depots. They can also be installed on an external wall at home.
3. Wall socket: AC level 1 Battery-electric vehicles can also be charged at home using a normal wall socket, or using 3-6 kWh chargers located in some car parks or hotels. Charging is slower, but also very convenient. It may take up to 33 hours to fully recharge a depleted battery.
The Government’s Workplace Charge Scheme offers eligible organisations funding for up to 75% of the purchase and installation cost of EV chargepoints (inclusive of VAT). It covers up to £350 per socket for up to 40 sockets.
