Here’s a type of electric goods vehicle that I haven’t seen before – the electric cargo scooter:

GOVEC GO! T Series Electric Cargo Scooter - the ultimate pizza delivery machine?

If the manic buzzing of scooter engines characterises your business delivery vehicles, then why not consider something a little more refined, cheaper to run, and much less polluting?

German company GOVECS’ new range electric scooters offer speeds of up to 80km/h (50mph) and a range of up to 100km (62 miles) – enough for the vast majority of urban delivery applications. The scooters’ integral cargo boxes means that goods or packets to be delivered can be kept safe, secure, dry, and away from prying eyes – ideal for postal work, urban couriers, pizza deliveries and much more.

GOVECS say that loads of up to 175kg (including the driver) are possible and box capacities up to 170 litres are offered – plus the ability to mount existing boxes. GOVECS’ top of the range T Series model even has regenerative braking to extend battery life.

All models can be charged to 85% battery capacity in two hours from a standard 13A household socket, using the integrated charger that’s built in to each scooter.

GOVECS GO! T Series scooters will be available to order from 1st October and will cost from €4445 (approx. £3850) each.

I wonder how long it will be before van rental companies start offering electric van hire?

Visit www.govecs.com for more information.