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Electric Cargo Van - Should I lease it?

Discussion in 'Lease Purchase Trucking Forum' started by Stars&StripesTrucker, Jul 9, 2024.

Should I lease a Brightdrop for 1200/month?

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  1. Jul 9, 2024 #1
    Stars&StripesTrucker

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    I'm considering leasing a five Brightdrop Cargo Vans for 35-months for the 1200 a month. Full service lease includes everything but tires and windshield wipers. It also includes a charger and installation. Does anyone have experience using Brightdrops for their delivery's?
    - Cost to refill the vehicle $16/day compared to $60/day for my current transit van.
    - No cost on repairs or maintenance
    - Drivers like the vehicle
    - The electric van has good safety features but they're not different from new Transit vans.
    - Lease payments are tax deductible
     
    Stars&StripesTrucker, Jul 9, 2024
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  3. Jul 9, 2024 #2
    Ridgeline

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    What for?
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2024 #3
    Stars&StripesTrucker

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    I'm a DHL contractor but hoping to buy a few FedEx routes too. Just moving consumer packages, but want to grow my business in anyway possible.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2024 #4
    JSanborn103

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    How will you get work done if youre sitting at a charger for hours a day?
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2024 #5
    Albertaflatbed

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    Lots of variables involved here that we do not know.

    Range per charge?
    Amount of miles you need them to be able to run in a shift.?
    Charge time?
    Environment that you work in ie: hot, cold, very cold, snow/ice, etc
    Does running the a/c or heat and idling significantly reduce the range?

    Can the company leasing these provide real world results from simular usage that they have leased to?

    Are they willing to provide one van for 30 days prior to leasing 5, so you know what you are getting into and how they will work for your specific operation?
     
    Albertaflatbed, Jul 10, 2024
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  8. Jul 10, 2024 #6
    Ridgeline

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    Rural or city?

    Rural its not worth it, city may be.
     
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