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<p>Singaporeans are accustomed to driving electric cars, but have you heard of electric vans (EV)? Although still uncommon, the number of electric vans in Singapore is progressively growing as more businesses and automobile owners transition from fossil fuels to clean technology. This encouraging expansion coincides well with the government's pledge to phase out internal combustion engines (i.e., gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles) by 2040.</p>
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<p>What exactly is in an EV, and why is it a topic of such discussion? Let's take a closer look.</p>
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<h3>Electric vans explained</h3>
<p>Electric motors rather than internal combustion engines provide the power for electric vans (and all-electric cars). The electric motor is powered by a traction battery and vehicles are recharged by connecting into a power outlet or charging system.</p>
<p>The two types of electric vans in Singapore are as follows: BEVs, or battery electric vehicles, are vans that run entirely on electricity and are powered only by their batteries. Internal combustion engines and electric power are combined in hybrid vehicles.</p>
<p>Only the BEVs are real Zero Emission Vehicles and emit no exhaust gases of any of these two categories.</p>
<h3>What should I take into account when driving an electric van in Singapore?</h3>
<h5>Charge periods</h5>
<p>On most vans with fast-charging capacity, DC quick charging will recharge your battery back up to 80% in under 60 minutes. While a 3-pin plug charger could take all day to fully recharge, a home charging station can bring you back to 100% overnight.</p>
<h5>Driving range</h5>
<p>Many electric vehicles can drive over 200 miles on a single charge. With the exception of last-mile delivery drivers, virtually few van drivers go 200 miles in a single day, therefore range anxiety should be eliminated by overnight charging.</p>
<h5>Greater initial costs, but longer-term savings</h5>
<p>The technology behind electric vehicles is still extremely young and consists of pricey parts. Although they may cost more to operate, you save money over the course of the commercial vehicle's life because of reduced cost per mile and lower maintenance expenditures.</p>
<h5>Battery lifespan &amp; longer warranties</h5>
<p>Electric car batteries deteriorate over time, just like all batteries do, however most companies are so confident in their products that they offer up to an 5 years warranty on the battery! For the life of a lease, such warranty conditions should more than suffice.</p>
<h3>How far can an electric vehicle be driven after a full charge?</h3>
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<p>One of the most important issues we'd really like to know before testing an EV is its range. If we were to genuinely drive EVs into the masses in a place like Singapore where over 80% of us live in HDB flats, charging stations systems would have to be at the forefront of their game.</p>
<p>There are only roughly 1,600 charging points on the road right now, but by 2030, that number is anticipated to more than double to 60,000.</p>
<p>When completely charged, a battery electric van can carry you up to or even over 342 kilometres, which is around the weekly average travel distance for a Singaporean. Of course, how much air conditioning is used affects an EV's range as well. On the contrary hand, hybrid cars may travel considerably further.</p>
<p>The length of time it takes to charge an EV is a second consideration. Most electric vans require a 30-minute charge before you can travel another 100 km, therefore it's common for people to go out to eat or buy things as their van recharges.</p>
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<h3>EVs are substantially cleaner and greener for the environment</h3>
<p>When we consider electric vehicles, we consider the environment. Although the way we create our power has a significant impact on how clean EVs are, they are still known to emit far fewer hazardous pollutants and noise compared to their conventional counterparts, making them an excellent choice in a world plagued by climate change.</p>
<h3>EV rebates in Singapore</h3>
<p>We decided to dispel the widespread misconception that buying an EV will drain your bank account. Did you know that the&nbsp;<a href="https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/buying/upfront-vehicle-costs/emissions-charges.html">Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES)</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://dollarsandsense.sg/ev-early-adopter-incentive-eeai-ves-parf-road-tax-much-can-really-save-buy-electric-car-singapore-today/">EV Early Adoption Initiative (EEAI)</a>&nbsp;would allow you to save up to $45,000 when you purchase a qualified EV in Singapore?</p>
<p>There's more to it. For some vehicles, the Additional Registration Fee (ARF), which was formerly $5,000, is now nil.</p>
<p>Owning an EV includes expenses such as auto insurance, road tax, and rising COE fees, among others. However, there are more long-term cost savings and perks that make an EV a worthwhile investment.</p>
<h3>Electrifying drives with Higer's Electric Vans in Singapore</h3>
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<p>Higer EV is perfectly tuned to your needs. They are engineered to deliver optimal safety, reliability and economic efficiency without changing the way you do business.</p>
<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://higer.sg/h5c">H5C EV</a>&nbsp;is a vehicle with low energy consumption and high performance. The electric drive and automatic transmission features make it easy to operate and maintain. Powered by CATL's proprietary battery with a capacity of 70.47 kWh, this silent-running vehicle produces zero emissions and has a 245 km driving range on a single charge. With a 10m&sup3; cargo space and a maximum 1 ton payload, the H5C EV meets the transportation needs of most urban scenarios.</p>
<p><a href="https://higer.sg/booking">Book a test drive</a> with Higer today to try out our electric vans for yourself!</p>
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Everything You Need To Know About Electric Vans in Singapore

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