Cost analysis of BYD ECB18S electric forklift, long-term operation economy interpretation

In the field of industrial warehousing and logistics transshipment, forklifts are the core operating equipment, and their cost directly affects the operating efficiency of enterprises. The 1.8-ton electric forklift has been widely concerned due to its environmental protection advantages. From the cost composition point of view, the first is the acquisition cost. The purchase price of this electric forklift is slightly higher than that of the same tonnage internal combustion forklift, but if combined with the whole life cycle cost consideration, its advantages will gradually appear. Secondly, the cost of energy consumption. Electric forklifts rely on battery power, and the energy consumption is only about one-third of the fuel cost of the same tonnage internal combustion forklift. If the low electricity price is used to charge at night, the energy consumption cost can be further reduced without additional expenses related to exhaust treatment. The second is the maintenance cost. The structure of the electric forklift is relatively simplified, there is no complex transmission, oil supply and exhaust system of the internal combustion engine, and there is no need to replace the oil, filter and other consumables regularly. The wear cycle of vulnerable parts such as brake pads is also longer, and the average annual maintenance cost is about 40% of that of the internal combustion forklift. At the long-term operation level, after using this type of forklift for 3 years, the total life cycle cost will be lower than that of the same tonnage internal combustion forklift, especially for the scene where the daily operation time exceeds 8 hours and the operation life is more than 5 years. In addition, the low noise characteristics of this type of forklift are suitable for indoor storage operation needs, without additional noise reduction equipment, which indirectly reduces the operation supporting cost. It is an operation equipment choice that takes into account compliance and efficiency.