A leader in the electric commercial vehicle industry since 1920, Smith Electric Vehicles has been influencing and inspiring zero emission logistics for over eighty years. Their evolution of battery and motor technology has taken their fleet down highways, by-ways and roads unadopted to find any destination – and all without tailpipe pollution! That’s right, Smith vehicles are completely zero emission – no CO2, no nitrogen oxide, no carbon monoxide – just innovative, sustainable production.

To begin a list some of Smith Electric Vehicles customers is already to mark them out as an established, successful firm, recogniseable across the globe. DHL, TNT, Sainsbury’s, BSkyB, Continental Landscapes, and the Royal Mail comprise just a small selection of national and international customers using Smith’s low maintenance and cost effective models.

Compared to a traditional combustion engine, which is, on average, made up of 1000 inter-locking parts, the Smith Electric Vehicle utilises only four moving parts. Not only does this mean that an electric engine is much less likely to breakdown, but it also means that the vehicle’s up-keep is more cost effective and the longevity of the engine is far greater.
As well as cost and maintenance benefits, the vehicles can be charged over night (8 hours for a full tank) using a standard UK power source. They are also compatible with on-board chargers to allow for top ups when the vehicles are in constant use; and with the Smith engineers working on reducing recharge times, there seems to be nothing stopping their progress and full intergration.

These are, in fact, some of the more obvious benefits for using electric. But there some industry benefits which you may not be aware:

Environmental Policy has become a dominating factor when attempting to secure new and existing business. A growing number of suppliers are being asked to produce a ‘supply tender’ (a detailed layout of what is needed to be used, and why) which has become increasingly common practise in many industry sectors. By exhibiting a forthright policy and practise for reducing carbon consumption, businesses have found that they can gain the edge of other leading competitors.

And with a vehicle range to suit both urban and long distance usage Smith Electric Vehicles are providing the solution to help your business get ahead. For instance, the Smith Edison model is designed for a depot-based fleet; an urban application to get the best results from multi drops, congested roads, low mileage and intra-city use. Whereas the Smith Newton is available with an Aerodynamic Body, includes 4 batteries and has a 3.9 wheel base for longer transit jobs.

The facts are simple and plain to see because the benefits of electric motoring has nothing to hide. Smith Electric Vehicles are one the world’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles, and have established a growing reputation for undeniable results and inspiring design. Their engineers have developed and refined models for over 80 years, and you can be sure that they’ll keep on delivering remarkable results for another term to come.

For further information regarding the Smith Electric Vehicle fleet range and how to turn your business to the electric alternative, please visit their website www.smithelectricvehicles.com for details.