Agree with you. A lot of vans spent 100% of their time in short, short City commutes which is perfect for electric. In addition, The extra weight of batteries is in such a big deal for a commercial van unless you need Max payload. For companies that have the ability to charge overnight, this should be decent cost savings.
Every work vehicle I’ve had I’ve had to change a tyre at least once. Usually driving in worksites with screws on the ground etc and going and puncher’s. If there is no spare I’d be fuct
Question- why do tradies default to a ute and then spend thousands adding canopies, locking toolboxes etc (making it more van like). Wouldn’t a van be the smarter choice?
I think it's because of the 4x4 functionality of utes which makes them good recreational vehicles. Whereas, a van is almost always a pure work vehicle.
@@bertskidmore5506 My point was the majority of people just get flats which are easy enough to temporarily fix until you can get to a tyre shop, if people damaging the sidewalls that often then you should really think about changing their driving style and stay away from kerbs, it's not a ranger. Besides there's nothing stopping people from picking up a spare for a few hundred and sticking it in the back. I'd prefer not to have the wasted space of a spare wheel well.
@@sunburst1484 Doesn't matter if it's their driving style or a pothole on a wet road, a spare is a requirement I won't ever own a car that hasn't got one.. Plenty tyres are damaged where continuous driving on them is dangerous.. Too bad happens on a evening and need to wait an hour or longer tow truck to come..
I have ordered a Diesel Custom Sport due later in the year, would have liked to be able to go with the PHEV, but not available at this stage. Full electric won't work for me as I'm regularly doing country runs, so the limited range just won't fly.
How much will fuel (now and projected) and servicing for the ICE and hybrid set you back over the year? Then how many years will the extra cost of the EV take to pay for itself in fuel and maintenance cost savings?
Something to also consider is the resale value of the ev, when the battery is at end of life expectancy and the replacement cost is 70% of a brand new van .
All the people that think E-vans are a good idea either don’t need to carry a heavy load, tow or drive any distance. You’d be completely grubbed if you have to do all 3 specially in winter. Fine if are a florist 💐
Why do the Chinese make better products from re-engineered tooling of older generations of vans, Electric or Diesel minus the frivilous profit gouging bells and whistles that get claimed off a business tax write off for depreciation?
If no spare wheel don't bring it yo Australia. Ford must be bloody stupid if they think no spare wheel is required. I think it must be from a young city engineer straight out of uni😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🫣🫣🫣🫣
Would love to buy the AWD one - prefect for Australias gravel roads
Absolutely Diesel.... No doubt,, no Questions no insecure....
I think electric vans will change the Oz market away from diesel utes. They can’t compete off road (on weekends) but for a work rig superior.
If you want to go for a fully electric model there are certainly a lot more options out there for vans than utes at the moment
Agree with you. A lot of vans spent 100% of their time in short, short City commutes which is perfect for electric. In addition, The extra weight of batteries is in such a big deal for a commercial van unless you need Max payload. For companies that have the ability to charge overnight, this should be decent cost savings.
Every work vehicle I’ve had I’ve had to change a tyre at least once. Usually driving in worksites with screws on the ground etc and going and puncher’s. If there is no spare I’d be fuct
Question- why do tradies default to a ute and then spend thousands adding canopies, locking toolboxes etc (making it more van like). Wouldn’t a van be the smarter choice?
We all really know the answer if we think about it, and it's not a charitable conclusion haha
This is why I drive a van. They are an image conscious bunch the tradie.
I think it's because of the 4x4 functionality of utes which makes them good recreational vehicles. Whereas, a van is almost always a pure work vehicle.
@@Dan-ft4pu If you do real work, you can't dual purpose your vehicle.
No spare wheel is criminal, no wonder NRMA claiming getting 1000s calls for help with flat tyres over potholes..
It's a good way to ruin your day that's for sure.
Don't think I've had a flat in 20 years, grab a portable pump and puncture kit as a back up.
@@sunburst1484 Can't repair sidewall safely and if tyre gets destroyed wheel gets damaged?
@@bertskidmore5506 My point was the majority of people just get flats which are easy enough to temporarily fix until you can get to a tyre shop, if people damaging the sidewalls that often then you should really think about changing their driving style and stay away from kerbs, it's not a ranger.
Besides there's nothing stopping people from picking up a spare for a few hundred and sticking it in the back. I'd prefer not to have the wasted space of a spare wheel well.
@@sunburst1484 Doesn't matter if it's their driving style or a pothole on a wet road, a spare is a requirement I won't ever own a car that hasn't got one.. Plenty tyres are damaged where continuous driving on them is dangerous.. Too bad happens on a evening and need to wait an hour or longer tow truck to come..
I have ordered a Diesel Custom Sport due later in the year, would have liked to be able to go with the PHEV, but not available at this stage. Full electric won't work for me as I'm regularly doing country runs, so the limited range just won't fly.
Why Ford is not quality
How much it cost you.
Wish they would bring it to the US!
Do you turn down the radio when you are looking for a charging station for the EV?
Does the plugin hybrid have a petrol or diesel engine?
Petrol
The msrt is in Australia
Diesel van. This van looks good.
Had my new shape since jam
How much will fuel (now and projected) and servicing for the ICE and hybrid set you back over the year? Then how many years will the extra cost of the EV take to pay for itself in fuel and maintenance cost savings?
Something to also consider is the resale value of the ev, when the battery is at end of life expectancy and the replacement cost is 70% of a brand new van .
those hand gestures mean ?
I had a diesel,,wet belt timing failed..absolute rubbish 😢
Australia is getting the sport
I do really want an EV version for work but i think the price will be the killer for me. Come on BYD please bring out a van soon.
my dream car...
They do petrol plug in hybrid 😅 well in the UK
All the people that think E-vans are a good idea either don’t need to carry a heavy load, tow or drive any distance. You’d be completely grubbed if you have to do all 3 specially in winter. Fine if are a florist 💐
Hard to compete against much more affordable e-delivery7.
The almighty dollar is the hardest opponent of all
China no
The one with no 2nd side door and lift gate option and the dodgy chinese software?
Presenter looks like former Springbok Dean Greyling
bangin on about climate controls when you can just use voice control!!
Yeah, it missunderstands 9 out of 10 words you say
337 km is not a lot especially if you have to deliver interstate
Because everyone does that? Its why you can still get diesel. Their should be a 100kWh battery option for those who want more range however.
Unlimited km service all be stuffed by the time warranty is out
80k are you kidding me for a van wtf. They were 50k a few years ago. I swear these car dealers are taking the @#@%.
Imagine range of EV when towing.
Exactly, what's the range when towing or with a full payload with the air-conditioned on full during a aussie summer.
So get the diesel.
Why do the Chinese make better products from re-engineered tooling of older generations of vans, Electric or Diesel minus the frivilous profit gouging bells and whistles that get claimed off a business tax write off for depreciation?
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Thank you for trying to not talk like a robot this video 🫡👌🏼
If no spare wheel don't bring it yo Australia. Ford must be bloody stupid if they think no spare wheel is required. I think it must be from a young city engineer straight out of uni😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🫣🫣🫣🫣