of buying commercial electric vehicles . Currently , the cost of purchasing an EV is significantly higher than its fossil-fuelpowered equivalent in the conventional class of models .
Taking the example of the Ford Transit , one of the most popular commercial vehicles on the market , we can see the purchase price of the vehicle is around £ 36,000 ( US $ 44,765 ) for the engine-powered model – but the base level electrified version starts at £ 45,000 ( US $ 56,000 ).
Taking this factor into account , it wouldn ’ t come as a surprise to see more vehicle retrofitting services to provide lower-cost EV adoption alternatives .
“ Retrofitting delivery and specialised or custom-equipped light-duty vehicles typically costs less than purchasing new electric vehicles and equipping them with new , to-bedesigned , special accessories ( Ambulances , military , mobile workshop , etc .),” says Hazell .
“ The retrofitting allows for the continued use of already-owned assets . This approach reduces waste , promotes resource efficiency , and helps extend vehicles ' lifespan . Retrofitting also offers a high degree of flexibility and customisation .”
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