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A quick guide to check whether your vans match the work you do
1. Route Fit
- Are 70%+ of your routes under 120 miles?
- Are your urban routes being run in vans designed for city work?
- Are larger vans only used where payload genuinely requires it?
If not: You may be overspec’d.
2. Load Fit
- Do your vans regularly run at less than 60% load volume?
- Are you carrying light equipment in long‑wheelbase vehicles?
- Do drivers struggle with tight streets or parking?
If yes: A smaller model (Citan/Vito) may be more efficient.
3. Powertrain Fit
- Are predictable, short, stop‑start routes still running on diesel?
- Do you have routes that return to the same depot daily?
- Are you paying CAZ/ULEZ charges that electric vans could avoid?
If yes: Some routes may be ideal for electric.
4. Cost Fit
- Are fuel or maintenance costs rising faster than mileage?
- Are you paying emission‑zone charges unnecessarily?
- Do certain vans have higher downtime than others?
If yes: Your fleet mix may not match real‑world usage.
5. Future Fit
- Will your current vans still meet compliance rules in 2–3 years?
- Are you planning replacements based on data, not habit?
- Do you know which models best fit each route type?
If not: A fleet review can give you clarity.
This checklist helps you quickly see whether your fleet is:
- Overspec’d
- Underspec’d
- Or simply mismatched to the work
It ties directly to the principles in the van selection guide:
Right van, right route, right cost.