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From 1st April 2022, red diesel use in forklifts is no longer permitted, substantially increasing their operating costs.
Even in a light-use application you can save £2,600 a year by switching to lithium-ion electric.
DIESEL VERSUS LITHIum-ION ELECTRIC
2.5 ton DIESEL
Diesel cost per week: £70* Weekly rental cost: £145
Total: £
215
2.5 ton ELECTRIC
Electricity cost per week: £25 Weekly rental cost: £135
Total: £
160
Annual Saving
£
2,750
*based on 20 hours per week and £1.50/litre
GAS FORKLIFT TRUCK
Historically used indoors as a cleaner alternative to diesel, gas forklifts still emit poisonous gases and are expensive to fuel.
Even in a light-use application you can save £1,300* a year by switching to lithium-ion electric.
*based on bulk gas tank supply, exchange bottles are around twice as expensive
GAS VERSUS LITHIum-ION ELECTRIC
2.5 ton GAS
GAS cost per week: £70* Weekly rental cost: £120
Total: £
190
2.5 ton ELECTRIC
Electricity cost per week: £25 Weekly rental cost: £135
Total: £
160
Annual Saving
£
1,500
*based on 20 hours per week and bulk gas tank supply
Revolutionary battery, proven technology
With over 26 years experience in battery manufacturing, BYD are one of the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturers in the world. Unlike traditional lead-acid batteries, BYD lithium-ion batteries charge rapidly, can be boosted on breaks and require no maintenance.
Their industry-leading 8 year/10,000 hour battery warranty ensures complete peace of mind.
Ultra-Fast Charge
1 hour charge = 1 shift run time
Top-Up Charge
15 minute charge = 2 hours runtime
No Battery Maintenance
Completely sealed, no water, no acid
powerful motors
energy efficient
ZERO EMISSIONS
An electric forklift, but not as you know it
Whether it's indoors or outdoors, our lithium-ion forklifts will carry out any task a diesel or gas forklift can; except better.
BYD lithium-ion forklifts are responsive and energy efficient, all with zero emissions.
Our industry-leading 8 year/10,000 hour battery warranty provides total peace of mind.
SAVE BIG!
Break free from expensive fossil fuels and save £1000’s every year.
