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PR7ME t1_ixps7rh wrote
Reply to comment by MarmonRzohr in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by darth_nadoma
Yes. I've seen the video. One thing that isn't factored in is everyday use, charging infrastructure is expansive, that's completely discounted in the video.
Renault is a European brand, which predominantly operates in Europe, and right now, we've got the highest electricity prices in the world.
The video might be more true for the US, but it doesn't factor European prices right now.
PR7ME t1_ixps0tw wrote
Reply to comment by zenithtreader in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by darth_nadoma
Current prices in Europe, no.
Electricity is more expensive. When we've seem gas prices which are the equipment of $500/barrel of oil, I highly doubt it'll be cheaper to run.
Secondly charging at 43kW/250kW is very expensive, becuase the cost of infrastructure is expensive and needs to be paid off too. The unit price of electricity is only one factor.
Don't get me wrong, these trucks will sell, but not on pure business and economic basis.
I'm no EV hater, I have had one for years, I just like to look at the numbers as well.
PR7ME t1_ixpjqfw wrote
Assuming it has a half decent load, the main buyers of this will be city construction groups / regular city deliveries.
The only way as a business to 'justify' this expense is the saving from air pollution charges.
PR7ME t1_ixq2lqp wrote
Reply to comment by anschutz_shooter in Renault's heavy electric trucks are now available to order by darth_nadoma
Out of curiosity, what do you think a single 43kW goes for?
And how many do you think a single depot would need?
Lastly what's the kWh rate you expect businesses to be paying overnight?