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Learn more about the benefits of electric forklifts.
Calculate the potential financial and emission savings specific to your operations.
Receive assistance with alternative funding opportunities.
Connect to local trade allies or equipment dealers.
Benefits
Reduced Costs
The typical return on investment period for an electric forklift is less than two years, and with the low cost of electricity, owners quickly see savings. Electric forklifts can further reduce your company’s exposure to volatile and increasing diesel and LPG fuel prices.
Less Maintenance
Since electric forklifts have about 90% less moving parts than standard internal combustion forklifts, they require significantly less time and money to maintain.
Quieter & Safer Operations
Electric forklifts are quieter while lifting or transporting products so workers can pay better attention to what is going on around them, reducing the likelihood of noise-related workplace accidents.
Zero Site Emissions
Electric forklifts make for a cleaner, healthier workplace by producing zero local emissions. When you convert to an electric forklift, you help reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 11 metric tons per propane conversion, or 6 metric tons per diesel conversion.
Flexible Charging Options
Modern electric forklifts have different charging solutions to fit varying schedules. Conventional charge forklifts charge overnight and are ideal for one shift operations. Rapid and opportunity charge forklifts can be charged intermittently during the day to maintain a steady workflow.
Outdoor and High Capacity Capabilities
Modern electric forklifts with pneumatic tires can be used in diverse weather conditions and across varied terrain. Most manufacturers have forklifts with 12,000—14,000 lbs. capacities, but there are even some models that range up to 35,000 lbs.
Cost Analysis
Switching to an electric lift could save you over $20,000. Learn about the potential cost savings of switching to electric forklifts from internal combustion forklifts in the table below.
Electric vs. Non-Electric Cost Comparison Estimate*
Internal Combustion Forklift
Conventional Charge Electric Forklift
Initial Capital Costs
Initial Price per Lift Truck
$25,000
Initial Price per Lift Truck
$30,000
Annual Fuel Costs
Fuel Cost per Gallon
$2.00
Cost per kWh
$0.10
Average Gallons per Hour
0.8
Unit Demand
9 kW
Hours in Use per Week
50
Hours Plugged-in per Week
50
Annual Gallons Used
2,080
Annual kWh
23,400 kWh
Total Annual Fuel Cost
$4,160
Electricity Cost
$2,340
Annual Maintenance
$1,200
Annual Maintenance
$500
Annual Savings
$2,520
Lifetime Savings (capital costs included)
$25,240
*Numbers will vary depending on the capacity and operational habits of the lift.
Forklifts
CenterPoint Energy offers free assistance to customers interested in replacing diesel or propane forklifts with electric forklifts. Contact us if you would like to:
Benefits
The typical return on investment period for an electric forklift is less than two years, and with the low cost of electricity, owners quickly see savings. Electric forklifts can further reduce your company’s exposure to volatile and increasing diesel and LPG fuel prices.
Since electric forklifts have about 90% less moving parts than standard internal combustion forklifts, they require significantly less time and money to maintain.
Electric forklifts are quieter while lifting or transporting products so workers can pay better attention to what is going on around them, reducing the likelihood of noise-related workplace accidents.
Electric forklifts make for a cleaner, healthier workplace by producing zero local emissions. When you convert to an electric forklift, you help reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 11 metric tons per propane conversion, or 6 metric tons per diesel conversion.
Modern electric forklifts have different charging solutions to fit varying schedules. Conventional charge forklifts charge overnight and are ideal for one shift operations. Rapid and opportunity charge forklifts can be charged intermittently during the day to maintain a steady workflow.
Modern electric forklifts with pneumatic tires can be used in diverse weather conditions and across varied terrain. Most manufacturers have forklifts with 12,000—14,000 lbs. capacities, but there are even some models that range up to 35,000 lbs.
Cost Analysis
Switching to an electric lift could save you over $20,000. Learn about the potential cost savings of switching to electric forklifts from internal combustion forklifts in the table below.
Electric vs. Non-Electric Cost Comparison Estimate*
Internal Combustion Forklift
Conventional Charge Electric Forklift
Initial Capital Costs
Initial Price per Lift Truck
$25,000
Initial Price per Lift Truck
$30,000
Annual Fuel Costs
Fuel Cost per Gallon
$2.00
Cost per kWh
$0.10
Average Gallons per Hour
0.8
Unit Demand
9 kW
Hours in Use per Week
50
Hours Plugged-in per Week
50
Annual Gallons Used
2,080
Annual kWh
23,400 kWh
Total Annual Fuel Cost
$4,160
Electricity Cost
$2,340
Annual Maintenance
$1,200
Annual Maintenance
$500
Annual Savings
$2,520
Lifetime Savings (capital costs included)
$25,240
*Numbers will vary depending on the capacity and operational habits of the lift.