Daily energy is about half the cost of petroleum refueling. Simpler designs and fewer parts cut service time and costs.
Enjoy better on-site air quality, reduce operator fatigue, and avoid on-site storage of hazardous fluids.
Be a sustainability leader. No local emissions and less generating emissions. Fewer replacement parts, less fluid disposal.
Lifting capacities are typically in excess of 25,000 pounds. More responsive, instantaneous lifting power.
Electric lift trucks and forklifts cost less to fuel and maintain. Electricity is less expensive than conventional fuels. Electric lift trucks have 90% fewer parts than combustion models, so repairs are less frequent, faster and less costly.
While batteries and charging equipment options make initial purchase prices higher, the payback period is short and there is no longer a requirement to have a second battery for each electric truck. On average, it takes two years or less to recoup the costs of electric lift trucks.
| Electric Lift Trucks | Internal Combustion Lift Trucks | Diesel | Propane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cost per Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) |
$0.085 |
Fuel Cost per Gallon |
$4.70* |
$3.03* |
|
Unit Demand (in kilowatts) |
14 |
Average Gallons Displaced/Hour |
0.54 |
1.33 |
|
Hours Plugged in per Week |
40 |
Hours Used per Week |
40 |
40 |
|
Annual kWh |
28,000 |
Annual Gallons |
1,080 |
2,660 |
|
Total Annual Fuel Cost (by converting to electric) |
$2,380 |
Total Annual Fuel Cost |
$5,076 |
$8,060 |
| Estimated Annual Fuel Savings (by converting to electric) |
$2,696 | $5,680 |
*Source: Missouri AAA
Multiple charging strategies along with a variety of battery technologies are possible to support different work shift arrangements. Opportunity-charged batteries are charged for brief periods several times daily to maintain working charge, combined with a weekly eight-hour equalization charge. Conventionally charged batteries can operate on eight-hour segments of operating, charging and cooling. Properly maintained batteries can typically operate for five years under manufacturers’ warranties. Dealers can help configure the right battery and charger combination for most needs.
Electric lift trucks create a cleaner and healthier work environment. They produce zero site emissions, and a typical conversion to an electric lift truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 metric tons annually. They are exceptionally quiet, improving operator awareness and reducing accidents. There’s no need to store and handle combustible fuel, and employees are not exposed to exhaust. Strategically located charging can reduce accidents by up to 20%.
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