Core Advantages and Technical Implementation Value of Electric Forklifts

With the characteristics of zero emissions, low energy consumption, and high reliability, electric forklifts have become the mainstream choice for industrial warehousing, logistics sorting, and indoor operation scenarios, with distinct advantages over internal combustion forklifts as follows:

1. Environmental-Friendly with Zero Emissions, Suitable for All Scenarios

Powered by batteries, electric forklifts produce no harmful gases such as carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides during operation, fully meeting the environmental requirements of indoor enclosed spaces (e.g., food warehouses, pharmaceutical workshops, clean plants) without the need for additional exhaust gas treatment devices.

Low-Noise Operation

The operating noise is usually below 65 decibels, far lower than the 85–90 decibels of internal combustion forklifts. It complies with the noise limit requirements for industrial plants specified in GB 10071-2012 "Environmental Vibration Standard for Urban Areas", reducing the risk of hearing damage to operators and improving the comfort of warehousing operations.

No Oil Leakage

The hydraulic system adopts a sealed design, and the battery pack eliminates the risk of fuel leakage. This prevents contamination of goods (especially food and electronic components) and operation floors, reducing cleaning and maintenance costs.

2. Low Energy Consumption Cost, High Lifecycle Economy

Significant Energy Cost Advantage

The hourly power consumption cost is approximately ¥0.8–1.5/kWh (based on the industrial electricity price of ¥1/kWh), while the hourly fuel cost of internal combustion forklifts is about ¥15–25 (calculated at ¥8/L for fuel and a fuel consumption rate of 2–3 L/h). Long-term use can save over 80% of energy costs. Utilizing off-peak electricity at night (¥0.3–0.5/kWh) further reduces energy consumption costs, making it ideal for logistics centers operating 24/7.

Low Maintenance Cost with Controllable Failure Rate

• Simplified Structure: No complex mechanical components such as engines, gearboxes, or exhaust pipes. The only wearing parts are batteries, tires, and brake pads, reducing maintenance frequency by over 60%.
• Quantified Maintenance Standards: Conduct battery capacity testing every 3 months and inspect electrode connections every 6 months. Perform comprehensive vehicle maintenance every 500 operating hours, which is much longer than the 200-hour maintenance cycle of internal combustion forklifts.
• Clear Responsibility Entities: Battery suppliers are responsible for battery maintenance, while the forklift operation and maintenance team undertakes vehicle mechanical maintenance, minimizing disputes over fault liability.

3. Easy Operation, High Safety and Operational Efficiency

Low Driving Threshold, Easy to Master

• The stepless speed change design eliminates the need for gear shifting, simplifying the operation process to "start – lift – drive – stop". New employees can take up posts after 8 hours of standardized training, significantly shorter than the 24-hour training cycle required for internal combustion forklifts.
• Features electric power steering for light handling and a small turning radius (15%–20% smaller than that of internal combustion forklifts of the same tonnage), making it suitable for high-density warehousing operations in narrow aisles (≥3 meters).

Comprehensive Safety Protection Configuration

• Power-Off Protection: Automatically cuts off the power supply in case of emergency braking or abnormal operation.
• Battery Overcharge/Over-Discharge Protection: The Battery Management System (BMS) monitors voltage and current in real time to prevent safety accidents caused by battery damage.
• No High-Temperature Components: The surface temperature of the vehicle body is below 40℃, eliminating scald risks and making it suitable for high-temperature operation environments.

Stable Operational Efficiency

• Rapid Power Response: Accelerates from 0 to 5 km/h in ≤2 seconds, improving cargo handling and turnover efficiency.
• Controllable Endurance: The BMS displays the remaining power in real time, allowing operators to plan charging times based on workload and avoid unexpected power outages, ensuring operational continuity.

4. Strong Adaptability to Low-Temperature Environments, Reliable Winter Performance

For low-temperature winter scenarios (-10℃~0℃), electric forklifts outperform internal combustion forklifts in cold resistance:

• Lithium battery packs can be equipped with low-temperature heating modules, maintaining over 80% of rated capacity even at -20℃, whereas internal combustion forklifts often face issues such as poor fuel atomization and difficult starting.
• No risk of coolant freezing, eliminating the need for antifreeze replacement. Winter maintenance only requires inspecting the battery insulation layer and the sealing performance of charging ports.
• The braking system uses antifreeze hydraulic oil (suitable for temperatures ranging from -30℃ to 100℃), preventing brake failure in low-temperature conditions.

5. Policy Support, Aligned with Industrial Upgrading Trends

• National and local governments offer subsidy policies for new energy industrial vehicles (e.g., purchase subsidies, energy-saving subsidies), with subsidy amounts in some regions reaching 10%–20% of the vehicle price.
• Aligns with the "dual carbon" goals (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality). Enterprises purchasing electric forklifts can include the investment in carbon emission reduction indicators, improve ESG ratings, and facilitate green factory certification.

Comparative Summary: Core Advantages of Electric Forklifts vs. Internal Combustion Forklifts

Comparison Dimension	Electric Forklifts	Internal Combustion Forklifts
Environmental Performance	Zero emissions, low noise, no oil leakage	Exhaust pollution, high noise, oil leakage
Energy Consumption Cost	¥0.8–1.5 per hour	¥15–25 per hour
Maintenance Frequency	Comprehensive maintenance every 500 hours	Comprehensive maintenance every 200 hours
Low-Temperature Adaptability	Operable at -20℃ with heating modules installed	Difficult to start below -10℃, high failure rate
Operation Training Cycle	8 hours of standardized training	24 hours of professional trainin