Electric vs. Diesel Transport Refrigeration: The TCO & OPEX Comparison Guide
As fleet operators, you need refrigeration that is reliable, cost-effective, and meets sustainability targets. This guide provides the data to prove electric transport refrigeration can match diesel performance while cutting daily operating costs.
What you'll learn inside the guide
The cheat sheet: A direct comparison of diesel vs. electric on cost, maintenance, noise, and emissions
Why sustainability is a "Contract Magnet" for winning new retail business
Calculating the TCO and investment case for your fleet
How electric TRUs match diesel performance on run time and reliability
How to integrate electric units using your existing shore power connections
Answers to common questions: "Can I trust solar?" and "Will the batteries last?"
Featured case studies from leading operators including Tesco, Bannister Transport, and more
Who this guide is for?
This guide provides a practical financial and operational roadmap for any leader managing refrigerated fleets. It is essential reading for:
Food Manufacturing & Retail
If you need to meet 2030 net-zero targets , satisfy tender requirements , and reliably manage multi-temperature food deliveries
Transport & Logistics
If you need to win new, sustainability-focused contracts , cut daily operating costs by up to 81% , and reduce maintenance downtime.
Pharmaceuticals
If your priority is reliability for high-value loads. This guide explains how electric systems with fewer moving parts and remote diagnostics increase uptime and ensure temperature integrity.
Electric vs. Diesel: Which Is Better for Your Bottom Line?
Don't guess. Get the complete financial breakdown. This guide directly compares diesel's high OPEX against electric's 2-5 year payback and up to 42% lower TCO.
