Long-term operating cost analysis of lithium-ion forklift: BYD CPD45 reference calculation

Core Calculation Dimension of Long-term Operating Cost of Lithium Battery Forklift

Energy consumption cost accounting

Referring to the daily operation data of 4.5-ton counterbalanced lithium-ion forklifts, the average daily operation time of a single device is calculated at 8 hours, and the annual operation time is about 2000 hours. The unit energy consumption of lithium-ion forklifts is much lower than that of internal combustion forklifts of the same load-bearing level. Daily charging can be completed by relying on the existing industrial power lines in the factory area, without the need to add additional fuel storage and refueling related supporting facilities. The difference in energy consumption will gradually increase after long-term use.

Daily operation and maintenance cost accounting

The power structure of lithium-ion forklifts is simpler than that of internal combustion forklifts. There are no conventional maintenance items such as oil replacement, filter replacement, and oil circuit cleaning related to internal combustion engines. It is only necessary to regularly check the battery status, brake system, and hydraulic components. The procurement cost of maintenance consumables and the labor cost of single maintenance are lower, and the cumulative expenditure of operation and maintenance can be effectively controlled under long-term high-frequency operation scenarios.

Life cycle comprehensive cost comparison

Equipment residual value and long-term benefits

The lifespan of the lithium-ion forklift power components produced by compliance is longer, and the design lifespan of the whole machine can generally reach 8 to 10 years, far exceeding the service life of the internal combustion forklift of the same load-bearing level. The power battery at the end of the equipment also has the relevant value of cascade utilization, and the residual value of the whole machine is also higher. For industrial plants and warehousing and logistics sites with high daily operating hours, the lithium-ion forklift has been put into use for about 3 to 5 years, which can cover the initial purchase price difference. The subsequent long-term operation stage can help enterprises continue to reduce the comprehensive cost of handling operations.