Boost Your Delivery Business Margins: How to Work Out Whether a Yangguang Pro Pays for Itself

Whether an electric van pays for itself depends on three local numbers: what you pay for electricity, what you pay for fuel, and how far your vans drive. No exporter can promise a payback period without those numbers. What we can do is give you a clear method — and the manufacturer data you need to apply it.

Step 1: Estimate energy use per 100 km

Dividing battery capacity by CLTC range gives a test-cycle consumption figure. For the battery-electric Yangguang Pro with a 69.2 kWh battery and 405 km CLTC range, that is about 17 kWh per 100 km. Real operation with full loads, air conditioning and higher speeds uses more, so measure on your own routes during a trial and adjust.

Step 2: Compare energy cost with your current van

Energy cost per 100 km = consumption × local price. Do this for the electric van (kWh × electricity price) and for your current fuel van (litres × fuel price). The difference, multiplied by your yearly distance ÷ 100, is the yearly energy saving.

In this illustrative example the yearly energy saving is 3,200 currency units per van. Your figure may be higher or lower; local tariffs vary widely.

Step 3: Add the other cost lines

• Maintenance: an electric drivetrain has no engine oil, spark plugs or clutch. Brakes, tyres and suspension still wear.
• Charging equipment: budget for depot chargers; we can quote AC wall boxes with your order.
• Import costs: duties, taxes and certification differ by country — see our market guides.
• Resale and financing: ask your local bank or leasing partner how they treat electric vans.

Step 4: Calculate payback

Payback in years = (landed price of the electric van − landed price of the alternative + charging equipment) ÷ (yearly energy saving + yearly maintenance saving). If the result is shorter than the period you plan to keep the van, the electric van pays for itself.

How to reduce risk

Start with a trial order — our minimum order is one unit — and log consumption, charging time and driver feedback for a few months. Then scale with real data. Our guide to scaling a last-mile fleet explains how.