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Trust Hong Seh to revolutionise your business with cost-saving and sustainable fully electric commercial vehicles and you'll never look back. You don’t need me to tell you this: The time is now. Yes, I’m talking about switching to an Electric Vehicle. EVs have been making up a huge part of new car sales in recent times with - over 40% in Q1 this year. Technology has improved, making EVs more efficient and accessible. Chargers are also easy to find with tens of thousands of EV charging point in Singapore, there’s no worry if you need one. EVs offer lots of benefits in commercial use, with plenty of cost savings waiting to be reaped. All you have to do is to take that first step, and Hong Seh Group is here to help you with it. Here’s why you can forget about the old, pollutive diesel vehicles As a business operator, you might still be considering getting a diesel vehicle. While it has been ingrained in many people’s minds that diesels are the default choice for commercial use, it is no longer true. Long gone are the days where diesel costs just more than a dollar per litre. These days, diesel prices are a mere 20 to 30 cents cheaper than petrol. Couple this with the need for diesel exhaust fluid (i.e. AdBlue) and the costs of operating diesel vehicles increase substantially. The heavy usage of most commercial vehicles also means that you’ll likely be spending more time and costs to maintain these diesel-powered fossils. Electric is the new diesel Yes, electric commercial vehicles, with the massive savings they offer, are replacing the old and pollutive diesels as the new value champions. Let’s have a look at the numbers - a Nissan NV350 Diesel has a fuel economy of 11.2km/l - with the current price of diesel at around $2.60/l, it will cost you $0.23 per km. Meanwhile, an EV van such as the Farizon SuperVan has an efficiency of 4.5km/kWh, it will cost you up to $0.70/kWh with public chargers, resulting in a cost of just $0.15 per km. Extrapolate these numbers with the substantial distance that your company vehicle sees on a daily basis, and multiply it by the number of vehicles you have, and you’ll immediately see the huge amount of savings you can get by switching to EVs. Never forget that every dollar you save, is a dollar you make. Always at the forefront of the market - new Riddara EV Pickup Truck Hong Seh Group is not only a first mover within the electric commercial vehicle industry, it also stays at the forefront of it, sourcing and offering top-tier products such as the latest Riddara EV Pickup Trucks. The new Riddara RD6 marks the first vehicle from the brand to enter Singapore. Blending style and performance, this is a robust and practical truck that breaks the conventional boundaries of commercial vehicles. Built upon an architecture based on Geely Holding Group’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), it is a truck that offers the best of both worlds, offering the utility and practicality of commercial vehicles with the intelligence and comfort of a modern passenger car. Hong Seh Group is your commercial EV specialist Being in the automotive industry for over 50 years, Hong Seh Group is extremely experienced and well-equipped to handle all your queries and needs. It is an all-in-one solution provider for commercial EVs that handles your vehicle needs from start to finish. From offering the largest selection of commercial EVs, including vans and lorries from DFSK, SRM, Farizon and the latest Riddara, to fleet management, discounted charging solutions, leasing and aftersales, Hong Seh will handle it all to your complete satisfaction. If you are a business owner, no matter which stage you are at - considering to buy your first vehicle, or contemplating to switch your outdated diesel fleet over to electric for more savings - Hong Seh Group is your trusted partner on your journey towards maximum savings, both for your business and for the environment.

We had a chat with Lawrence Kim, Ebenezer Group's CEO to find out why he decided to go green by electrifying his fleet. Many might know of Hong Seh Motors as the company that held the local distributorship of Ferrari and Maserati supercars, but the company has since shifted its focus towards building a greener world. Being among the first movers importing electric passenger and commercial Electric Vehicles (EV) into Singapore, Hong Seh Motors has played a huge role in electrification here. And it continues to work with its partners to champion the switch to EV where it matters the most - the large number of commercial vehicles that run on Diesel or Petrol. To help us gain a better understanding about the challenges and benefits of switching to EVs, Hong Seh has arranged for us to have a chat with one of its biggest clients and partners, Lawrence Kim, CEO, Ebenezer Group (a logistics company). Here's what we found out. Adopting the EV lifestyle isn't an overnight journey Switching from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to EV is as simple as selling the old vehicles and buying brand new EVs right? Except, that isn't really the case as we found out from Lawrence. Do you remember how buying your first car and stepping into car ownership was a lifestyle change that affected your daily life? According to Lawrence, the switch to EVs is a substantial lifestyle change as well. Like Hong Seh, Ebenezer Group is a first mover in electrification, with the latter opting to give EVs a try back in August 2020 when the company purchased three MG EV cars for its leaders and management staff. Lawrence believes that before the company switch to EVs for its fleet, the management should have a first-hand experience, understand the nuances of an EV lifestyle and make an informed decision on electrification. As the team quickly realised, the limited EV charging infrastructure meant that they had to be familiar with the available charging locations. After the initial experience, the company decided to install their own chargers to facilitate the charging of its EVs while enjoying lower charging rates. While the switch to EV wasn't entirely hiccup-free Lawrence noticed that the benefits far outweigh the cons - especially when it comes down to dollars and cents. In a highly simplified example, Lawrence mentioned that the petrol cost for the ICE management vehicles were close to $1,000 a month per car, meanwhile charging the EVs costs in the ballpark of $200 a month. This has resulted in savings of almost $10,000 a year - easily outshadowing the depreciation of the car. Going green doesn't simply save you money, it makes you more! "People think that going green is about saving money, but actually, going green makes you money," with his experience on going green, Lawrence believes that going green will result in an increase in profits. Indeed, the amount of savings from switching to EV is so substantial that it could simply be thought of as an increase in earnings. Like all investments, going green is a business activity that will result in making you money. Apart from Ebenezer's logistics operations, Lawrence also deals with solar panels, and is hence familiar with the green industry as a whole. And he told us that with the lowering costs and improvements in efficiency, the Return on Investment for a typical solar energy setup is just four years. By powering its chargers with solar energy, Ebenezer went one step further in going green. At the same time, this decision has managed to help the company to make more money. Electrification of your fleet is simple and easy with Hong Seh Evolution Gone are the times where chargers and suitable EVs for your business are few and far between. Unlike when Ebenezer first started, the industry has come a long way, and it is all thanks to companies like Hong Seh that are committed to bringing in these green vehicles. If you are looking to purchase an electric commercial vehicle, Hong Seh is the place to be. Hong Seh Evolution is the first in Singapore to work with financial institutes to offer green financing loans to aid companies with their journey of going green. Hong Seh Evolution offers a range of efficient and practical EV commercial vehicles from DFSK, the line up includes the EC35 van, EC31 lorry and EC31 refrigerated truck. The EC35 is a small van that is practical and easy to drive. It is an excellent choice for goods delivery and also as an eco-friendly mode of transport - compare its running cost against that of a petrol or diesel powered van and you'll be sure to see plenty of cost savings. Meanwhile, the EC31 is a highly versatile lorry that is offered in various configurations. The lorry bed can be boxed up, fitted with a tailgate, or with a canopy, it is also offered as a refrigerator truck. The commercial EVs from DFSK can all do well over 200km on a single charge, and can be charged quickly with the appropriate chargers. Consider the fact that public EV chargers are now readily available, with their numbers only going to grow even further, there's no reason for you to stick to the outdated, inefficient and pollutive ICE commercial vehicles. If an early adopter like Ebenezer was able to benefit from switching the EVs, you too could revolutionise your business by electrifying your fleet. Remember, "going green makes you money". DFSK - keep your business going It is really easy to make the switch to EV, you just have to approach Hong Seh Evolution and take your pick of the EV that suits your needs and requirements. On top of the various green-car specific loans to help you in electrifying your fleet, Hong Seh Evolution also have various leasing plans available. You can lease DFSK vehicles from Hong Seh Evolution for a period of three, five or seven years at affordable leasing rates that are suitable for your business needs. To find out more about the DFSK commercial EVs you can reach out to Hong Seh Evolution at 8030 8030, or visit its showroom at 237 Alexandra Road, The Alexcier #01-06 Singapore 159929. You can also visit DFSK Singapore's website for more information on the EVs.