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At 30,000 km a year in NSW, a diesel Toyota HiAce LWB costs about $7,434 a year in fuel and servicing. The cheapest electric van to run, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, costs about $2,471, a saving of $4,963 a year. There are 20 electric vans on sale in Australia, from $44,990. Use the calculator for your own kilometres.
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270 kmrange1,200 kgpayload8.4 m³cargoFrom $44,990 drive-awayMid-size van≈ $2,566/yr to charge at 30k kmSupport risk
314 kmrange1,705 kgpayloadFrom $48,990 + on-roadsCab-chassis≈ $3,207/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
240 kmrange1,338 kgpayload6.95 m³cargoFrom $49,990 drive-awayMid-size van≈ $2,566/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
254 kmrange1,085 kgpayload6.4 m³cargoFrom $50,000 drive-awayMid-size van≈ $2,714/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
335 kmrange1,265 kgpayload6.6 m³cargoFrom $52,621 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,356/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
416 kmrange740 kgpayload4.4 m³cargoFrom $55,990 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,356/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
330 kmrange1,001 kgpayload6.1 m³cargoFrom $56,990 drive-awayMid-size van≈ $2,677/yr to charge at 30k kmSupport risk
258 kmrange753 kgpayload3.9 m³cargoFrom $61,990 + on-roadsSmall van≈ $2,800/yr to charge at 30k kmSupport risk
376 kmrange1,075 kgpayload13 m³cargoFrom $62,990 + on-roadsLarge van≈ $2,726/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
318 kmrange1,350 kgpayload8.7 m³cargoFrom $67,358 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,813/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
286 kmrange523 kgpayloadFrom $67,515 drive-awaySmall van≈ $2,171/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
431 kmrange680 kgpayloadFrom $69,990 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,529/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
450 kmrange1,005 kgpayload4.9 m³cargoFrom $70,990 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,554/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
301 kmrange1,111 kgpayloadFrom $73,990 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,936/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
409 kmrange1,164 kgpayloadFrom $77,990 + on-roadsLarge van≈ $2,936/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
317 kmrange806 kgpayload6.8 m³cargoFrom $83,590 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $2,591/yr to charge at 30k kmToo new to tell
307 kmrange1,616 kgpayload10.2 m³cargoFrom $89,990 + on-roadsLarge van≈ $2,726/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
217 kmrangeFrom $98,951 + on-roadsMid-size van≈ $3,343/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
329 kmrange1,523 kgpayload10.5 m³cargoFrom $104,864 + on-roadsLarge van≈ $3,405/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablished
280 kmrange1,410 kgpayload12.33 m³cargoFrom $116,537 + on-roadsLarge van≈ $3,898/yr to charge at 30k kmEstablishedNSW, 80% charged at the depot or home and the rest at 70c/kWh fast chargers, against a diesel Toyota HiAce LWB. Servicing for most electric vans is our estimate, as few makers publish capped prices.
| Van | Price | Range | Charging + servicing / yr | Saving vs Toyota HiAce LWB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan C1 C1 | $44,990 | 270 km | $3,016 | $4,418 |
| Farizon F3E Cab Chassis | $48,990 | 314 km | $3,732 | $3,702 |
| Farizon V7E Standard Range | $49,990 | 240 km | $3,091 | $4,343 |
| Ford Transit City SWB | $50,000 | 254 km | $3,064 | $4,370 |
| LDV eDeliver 5 SWB Low Roof | $52,621 | 335 km | $2,706 | $4,728 |
| Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range | $55,990 | 416 km | $2,706 | $4,728 |
| Peugeot e-Expert Pro Long | $56,990 | 330 km | $3,157 | $4,277 |
| Peugeot e-Partner Pro | $61,990 | 258 km | $3,160 | $4,274 |
| Farizon SuperVan SWB Low Roof | $62,990 | 376 km | $3,076 | $4,358 |
| LDV eDeliver 7 SWB Low Roof | $67,358 | 318 km | $3,213 | $4,221 |
| Renault Kangoo E-Tech E-Tech | $67,515 | 286 km | $2,471 | $4,963 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo SWB | $69,990 | 431 km | $2,929 | $4,505 |
| Hyundai Staria Load Electric Electric | $70,990 | 450 km | $2,904 | $4,531 |
| Ford E-Transit Custom Trend LWB | $73,990 | 301 km | $3,336 | $4,098 |
| Renault Master E-Tech MWB Mid Roof | $77,990 | 409 km | $3,386 | $4,048 |
| Volkswagen e-Transporter SWB | $83,590 | 317 km | $2,991 | $4,444 |
| Ford E-Transit 420L Mid Roof | $89,990 | 307 km | $3,176 | $4,258 |
| Mercedes-Benz eVito 112 LWB | $98,951 | 217 km | $3,943 | $3,491 |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 MWB | $104,864 | 329 km | $4,065 | $3,369 |
| LDV eDeliver 9 LWB Mid Roof | $116,537 | 280 km | $4,348 | $3,086 |
Claimed fuel use. * A plug-in hybrid's official figure assumes regular charging; on long days it runs mostly on fuel. Not rated to tow. Hybrid Premium $61,240. Capped servicing $2,439 over 5 years. Warranty 5 yrs / 160,000 km (hybrid battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km). Trend LWB $63,990, Sport SWB $66,390. 54 km claimed electric range from an 11.8 kWh battery; 2,300 kg braked towing. Ford hasn't published its payload. Sources: CarExpert: 2027 Hyundai Staria Load price and specs (Sep 2026) · CarExpert: 2027 Ford Transit Custom PHEV prices cut (Sep 2026).
Not ready for a battery van? A hybrid needs no charging and still uses less fuel than a diesel. Yearly fuel and servicing at 30,000 km in NSW, against a diesel Toyota HiAce LWB.
| Van | Price | Fuel use | Payload | Cargo | Fuel + servicing / yr | Saving vs diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Staria Load HybridMid-size van · hybrid | $53,490 | 6.5 L/100 km | 1,039 kg | 4.9 m³ | $5,740 | $1,694 |
| Ford Transit Custom PHEVMid-size van · plug-in hybrid · 54 km electric | $63,990 | 1.7 L/100 km* | – | – | Depends how often you charge* | |
| Diesel van | Price | Fuel use | Payload | Cargo | Diesel + servicing / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Caddy Cargo TDI320 | $48,500 | 4.9 L/100 km | 742 kg | 3.1 m³ | $4,982 |
| Toyota HiAce LWB | $53,880 | 7.8 L/100 km | 1,075 kg | 6.2 m³ | $7,434 |
| Ford Transit Custom Trend | $57,890 | 8 L/100 km | 1,209 kg | 6.5 m³ | $6,952 |
| Hyundai Staria Load | $49,990 | 7 L/100 km | 997 kg | 4.9 m³ | $6,489 |
| Renault Trafic Pro LWB | $54,990 | 7.2 L/100 km | – | 6.7 m³ | $6,301 |
| Ford Transit 350L LWB | $60,990 | 9.5 L/100 km | 1,302 kg | – | $8,221 |
Utes with a battery, with full running costs on their own pages. Check payload and towing carefully: batteries add weight, and some plug-in utes carry less than the diesel they replace.
"Carries" is the payload: what the truck can legally carry, and a body (tray, tipper or pantech) comes out of it. Figures are from the makers and trade tests; check the exact build with a dealer before you buy. Sources: Trucksales: Electric truck guide · Hyundai: Mighty Electric specifications · Trucksales: Fuso eCanter next generation review · Trucksales: Iveco eDaily · AEVA: JAC N55 review · AEVA: Foton T5 EV · Hino: 300 Series Hybrid specifications · OnlyTrucks: JAC N75 · Farizon Australia: H9E brochure · CarsGuide: Farizon H9E pricing.
A standard car licence covers vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM). Several light trucks come in a 4.5 t version for that reason. Heavier versions need a light rigid (LR) licence.
Photo: MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
Photo: MB-one, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
Image: Foton Mobility (manufacturer press image).
Image: Hyundai Motor Company Australia (manufacturer press image).
Photo: Loadbeta, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
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For high-kilometre work, usually yes. At 30,000 km a year an electric van can save $4,963 or more a year in fuel and servicing against a diesel HiAce, especially if it's charged overnight at home or the depot. The extra purchase price is often paid back within a few years.
Less than the claim. Heavy loads, roof racks, towing and highway speeds can cut range by a quarter or more. For daily planning, assume around 70% of the claimed range when loaded.
The prices shown are the advertised recommended prices before on-road costs (or drive-away where noted). Businesses registered for GST can usually claim the GST back.
The Cavan C1 C1 at $44,990 drive-away.
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Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
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