Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new digital tool that will aid business decisions on whether to go electric.

The digital tool asks a series of quick-fire questions to recommend the most appropriate VW models for the business

The EV4me Van Fuel Advisor tool enables businesses to select the engine type best suited to their needs based on a range of parameters.

Using a series of quick-fire questions, the digital tool takes into account multiple factors, including distance covered on a typical working day and access to charging facilities, to form an impression of the firm’s driving requirements.

It then recommends the most appropriate Volkswagen models for businesses, according to their driving practices.

The solution also enables businesses to compare annual costs and indicative emissions of combustion engine, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles among the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles range. It provides details of available government grants and includes the price of fuel, servicing, congestion charges and Vehicle Excise Duty in the annual cost estimate acts, giving a guide to the potential savings of going electric.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ line-up includes the ID. Buzz Cargo, which launched last year as its first fully electric van and offers an official range of 256 miles, plus the Multivan – now available as a plug-in hybrid with an electric-only range of up to 30 miles.

Craig Cavanagh, national fleet manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “Choosing whether to electrify a fleet can be a daunting process for any business and, with the added considerations of range, purchasing and running costs, it can be difficult to know which of the available options is most suitable.

“As part of our Working With You promise, we’re committed to making life easier by helping business owners choose the right vehicles for their business. This new tool provides suggestions tailored to their driving requirements, removing some of these uncertainties to give business owners peace of mind.”

The Van Fuel Advisor Tool can be found online here.