Question 1

How much range does refrigeration cost an electric van?

Accepted Answer

Plan on roughly a third to nearly half of usable pack energy across a full chilled shift, more at peak summer ambient. It turns on outside temperature, setpoint and door-open time far more than distance, so measure your own routes for two weeks before committing to a vehicle order.

Question 2

Is a separate battery for the reefer better than drawing from the traction pack?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated auxiliary pack decouples the two loads, making range predictable and sparing the traction pack from cycling while the vehicle stands. It also adds weight and cost, and still has to be recharged from the same depot connection — a payload and depot-power decision, not a free range gain.

Question 3

What temperature does FSSAI require for refrigerated delivery vehicles in India?

Accepted Answer

FSSAI's storage and transport guidance puts delivery vehicle air temperature at 0°C to +5°C for chilled foods and −18°C for frozen. Chilled deliveries should be probe-checked at or below +5°C on receipt, and high-risk food delivered warm must be rejected.

Question 4

Can an electric reefer van run a full frozen shift?

Accepted Answer

Frozen duty at −18°C pulls a much larger gradient than chilled work, so it draws more energy and the range penalty is bigger. It is usually viable on shorter, denser urban routes with a pre-cooled body; long frozen line-haul on a single pack is where the arithmetic still fails.

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Electric Vans For Cold Chain Logistics: What Refrigeration Costs In Range And Payload