Preston: Electric trucks offer massive opportunity for local commercial work
Christopher Preston · Will truck lovers go electric? · Mar 2, 2022 · at 7:00
Christopher Preston evaluates the commercial feasibility and advantages of electric pickups for local contractors versus remote recreational users.
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“I think there's a massive opportunity for people using the trucks for work in town. The Ford Lightning, for example, I mean, you know, if you're basically going to a couple of job sites, you're using tools at the job sites, you can plug them into your truck, then you can drive home and be home in 10 minutes. I think it's a very strong case. And with the lower running costs it just starts to look extremely attractive.”
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