TOYOTA PROACE ELECTRIC - IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR AN ELECTRIC VAN?

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The Toyota Proace Electric is presented as a strong contender for businesses transitioning to electric vans, particularly praised for its refinement, comfortable cabin, and the choice between 50kWh (142 miles WLTP) and 75kWh (205 miles WLTP) battery options. The reviewer highlights Toyota's comprehensive warranty package, including an extendable 10-year option and an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty, as significant advantages. However, the Proace Electric falls short in customization, being offered in only one medium wheelbase and one 'Icon' trim level with limited optional extras. Criticisms also include a lack of advanced active safety features like blind-spot monitoring and a reversing camera, along with a steering system described as slow and brakes with a slightly dead initial feel, though improved over previous PSA platform variants. Despite these drawbacks, the van is deemed a very good, comfortable, and refined option for businesses needing to go electric, especially for urban and local deliveries where its range is more than adequate and running costs are significantly lower than diesel equivalents.