[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Several countries charge a per-mile or per-kilometer fee, particularly for heavy vehicles, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Czech Republic. The UK is also planning to introduce a mileage-based tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in April 2028. Many countries, however, measure mileage-based fees in kilometers rather than miles.

This could turn out a money spinner in the future for the UK Gov. They have nibbled around the edges with congestion charge but the gold mine will come from pay per mile. I think there is nearly 43 million vehicles in the UK and if they can get even half of them on the pay per mile then they will milk it for all its worth. If you look back at fuel duty, it is now nearly 70% of the cost per litre. Diesel and petrol is cheap as chips if we remove the duty and vat then a litre of petrol would be around 75p.

[KS Cleaning]

Seriously considering pulling the trigger on an E Custom Sport. I’ve emailed the dealer to get dimensions of battery pack underneath cargo area, hoping against hope that my cage will straddle the battery pack. If this isn’t doable is there anyway to strengthen lashing points and use ratchet straps? My concern is that it’s an upright 500 litre tank so probably not the ideal shape for using ratchet straps.

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Seriously considering pulling the trigger on an E Custom Sport. I’ve emailed the dealer to get dimensions of battery pack underneath cargo area, hoping against hope that my cage will straddle the battery pack. If this isn’t doable is there anyway to strengthen lashing points and use ratchet straps? My concern is that it’s an upright 500 litre tank so probably not the ideal shape for using ratchet straps.

You could just get a different tank of go for a custom built tank. Compared to cost of van should be a relatively small expense.

[KS Cleaning]

Seriously considering pulling the trigger on an E Custom Sport. I’ve emailed the dealer to get dimensions of battery pack underneath cargo area, hoping against hope that my cage will straddle the battery pack. If this isn’t doable is there anyway to strengthen lashing points and use ratchet straps? My concern is that it’s an upright 500 litre tank so probably not the ideal shape for using ratchet straps.

You could just get a different tank of go for a custom built tank. Compared to cost of van should be a relatively small expense.

That’s  an option yes. My current tank has an immersion fitted and also has a 1 1/2” outlet/tap  for fast filling a backpack

[Always shining]

If it’s possible then your best bet is to go and look at one and take your tape measure with you. Get underneath it and you will be able to see if there’s enough room to straddle the traction battery. That’s what I did with the Vivaro. Soon as I looked underneath I could see there was more than enough room. The tape measure confirmed it.

[zesty]

I looked at the rescue card ages ago:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/service_tip_files/Ford_Transit_Custom_Van_2025_5d_Electric_EN.pdf

Shows you all the dimensions of the battery and motor etc.

I’ve decided when I get one, I’ll be using the lashing points and a flag tank.

The battery goes as far as back as the side load door. So not good for tanks being bolted down. You’d have to faff about dropping the battery.

[KS Cleaning]

I looked at the rescue card ages ago:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/service_tip_files/Ford_Transit_Custom_Van_2025_5d_Electric_EN.pdf

Shows you all the dimensions of the battery and motor etc.

I’ve decided when I get one, I’ll be using the lashing points and a flag tank.

The battery goes as far as back as the side load door. So not good for tanks being bolted down. You’d have to faff about dropping the battery.

That’s good info Zesty cheers. From that it looks like flat tank ratchet strapped is gonna be the only way to go. Do you reckon the lashing points will need to be reinforced for a flat tank?

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

My customer has just bought a 2 year old EV Porsche he was saying it's great because all the depreciation has happened. Cleaning his windows last week and he said a motor went in it but its under warranty. Once fixed he is trading it in for a petrol Porsche, seems he has went from gladness to sadness on EV's now.

[KS Cleaning]

My customer has just bought a 2 year old EV Porsche he was saying it's great because all the depreciation has happened. Cleaning his windows last week and he said a motor went in it but its under warranty. Once fixed he is trading it in for a petrol Porsche, seems he has went from gladness to sadness on EV's now.

If he thinks all the depreciation has happened he’s in for a nasty shock when he comes to trade it in!

[zesty]

I looked at the rescue card ages ago:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/service_tip_files/Ford_Transit_Custom_Van_2025_5d_Electric_EN.pdf

Shows you all the dimensions of the battery and motor etc.

I’ve decided when I get one, I’ll be using the lashing points and a flag tank.

The battery goes as far as back as the side load door. So not good for tanks being bolted down. You’d have to faff about dropping the battery.

That’s good info Zesty cheers. From that it looks like flat tank ratchet strapped is gonna be the only way to go. Do you reckon the lashing points will need to be reinforced for a flat tank?

My plan is to use the lashing points and glue down (yes I know it sounds mad) the tank with tonnes of adhesive foam or Stixall etc. these modern adhesives are unbelievably strong, like seriously strong. I’d prime the floor for better adhesion. With a flat tank, lashed down and glued, it won’t go anywhere.

Hoping to get the e custom sport in spring. Just hanging on until they come done to 20k plus vat second hand.

[KS Cleaning]

I looked at the rescue card ages ago:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/service_tip_files/Ford_Transit_Custom_Van_2025_5d_Electric_EN.pdf

Shows you all the dimensions of the battery and motor etc.

I’ve decided when I get one, I’ll be using the lashing points and a flag tank.

The battery goes as far as back as the side load door. So not good for tanks being bolted down. You’d have to faff about dropping the battery.

That’s good info Zesty cheers. From that it looks like flat tank ratchet strapped is gonna be the only way to go. Do you reckon the lashing points will need to be reinforced for a flat tank?

My plan is to use the lashing points and glue down (yes I know it sounds mad) the tank with tonnes of adhesive foam or Stixall etc. these modern adhesives are unbelievably strong, like seriously strong. I’d prime the floor for better adhesion. With a flat tank, lashed down and glued, it won’t go anywhere.

Hoping to get the e custom sport in spring. Just hanging on until they come done to 20k plus vat second hand.

Aye that makes sense. It would be more tax efficient for me to get one this financial year, the one I’ve enquired about is 1 year old. I had looked at new but you have to be VAT registered to get one at the advertised price, if you’re not VAT registered the price rises significantly. So the reality is I can get a 1 year old van with under 2000 miles for £12K less than a new one. The drawback is having to use ratchet straps and buying a new flat tank and fittings along with fitting an immersion element.

[zesty]

I looked at the rescue card ages ago:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/service_tip_files/Ford_Transit_Custom_Van_2025_5d_Electric_EN.pdf

Shows you all the dimensions of the battery and motor etc.

I’ve decided when I get one, I’ll be using the lashing points and a flag tank.

The battery goes as far as back as the side load door. So not good for tanks being bolted down. You’d have to faff about dropping the battery.

That’s good info Zesty cheers. From that it looks like flat tank ratchet strapped is gonna be the only way to go. Do you reckon the lashing points will need to be reinforced for a flat tank?

My plan is to use the lashing points and glue down (yes I know it sounds mad) the tank with tonnes of adhesive foam or Stixall etc. these modern adhesives are unbelievably strong, like seriously strong. I’d prime the floor for better adhesion. With a flat tank, lashed down and glued, it won’t go anywhere.

Hoping to get the e custom sport in spring. Just hanging on until they come done to 20k plus vat second hand.

Aye that makes sense. It would be more tax efficient for me to get one this financial year, the one I’ve enquired about is 1 year old. I had looked at new but you have to be VAT registered to get one at the advertised price, if you’re not VAT registered the price rises significantly. So the reality is I can get a 1 year old van with under 2000 miles for £12K less than a new one. The drawback is having to use ratchet straps and buying a new flat tank and fittings along with fitting an immersion element.

I don’t think it’ll be too big a deal, you’re gonna have to transport the tank onto the new van anyway, may as well get a new tank anyhow!

Yeah I had the same problem, it’s only VAT reg businesses that get the great deal.

[KS Cleaning]

Anyone on here interested in a 2019 Custom Sport Auto, 24 000 miles, FSH, 500 litre tank and frame with immersion?😁

[Splash and dash]

Anyone on here interested in a 2019 Custom Sport Auto, 24 000 miles, FSH, 500 litre tank and frame with immersion?😁

Why not keep it especially with that mileage .

[KS Cleaning]

Anyone on here interested in a 2019 Custom Sport Auto, 24 000 miles, FSH, 500 litre tank and frame with immersion?😁

Why not keep it especially with that mileage .

I just fancy a change, I’ve had it for over 6 years now. Also I’ve just had notification from my accountant of my 24/25 year end profit. With the higher tax threshold being a lot lower in Scotland I am going to get hammered, so the idea of buying a van to reduce my tax liabilities is probably more appealing than it would be for anyone south of the border.