Cost comparison of multi-shift production industry, long-term use benefit analysis of BYD electric forklift

Forklift Core Cost Dimension of Multi-shift Production Scenario

For production and manufacturing, large warehousing and other scenarios that require uninterrupted operation around the clock, the daily use time of forklifts generally exceeds 8 hours, and the average daily operation time in some double-shift and three-shift scenarios can reach 16 to 24 hours. The long-term operation investment of traditional internal combustion powered forklifts will continue to rise with the frequency uplift, while the cost structure of electric forklifts is obviously different, and the long-term investment difference between the two types of equipment needs to be dismantled from multiple dimensions.

Energy cost difference comparison

In the state of multi-shift high-frequency use, the proportion of energy consumption costs will account for more than 60% of the whole life cycle operating costs of forklifts. The hourly energy consumption input of electric forklifts is much lower than that of internal combustion forklifts of the same specification. According to the annual operating time of 3000 hours, the energy cost difference after long-cycle use can gradually cover the initial purchase price difference between the two types of equipment, especially in the factory area covered by the peak and valley electricity price policy. Enterprises can use the night low electricity price period to complete battery replenishment and further reduce energy consumption expenses.

Maintenance cost and long-term benefit comparison

The power system structure of an electric forklift is relatively simple, and there are no high-frequency maintenance requirements such as oil replacement, filter element replacement, and oil circuit system maintenance for internal combustion forklifts. Daily maintenance only requires routine inspections of the walking structure, battery status, and hydraulic components, and maintenance consumables and labor input can be reduced a lot. Equipment loss in high-frequency operations in multi-shift scenarios is fast, and lower maintenance frequency means less downtime, which can also help enterprises reduce the loss of work due to equipment downtime.

Additional hidden benefits in multi-shift scenarios

Job scene adaptation improvement

The electric forklift does not have exhaust emissions during operation, and the operating noise is lower, which can fully meet the compliance requirements of indoor operation, cold chain storage, and food and pharmaceutical storage in the factory area. It does not require additional exhaust gas treatment devices, and can also reduce the occupational health related investment of front-line workers. In the long run, it can also avoid the pressure of equipment rectification caused by environmental protection policy adjustment, and further amplify the comprehensive benefits of long-term use.