What does a Battery Trailer cost? And why is it so much cheaper than a diesel generator?

What does a Battery Trailer cost - and why is it so much cheaper than a diesel generator?
More and more construction and infrastructure companies are switching to emission-free power supply. Not only because of stricter regulations, but also because it is financially and operationally smarter.
One of the most frequently asked questions is: “What does a Battery Trailer cost - and what are the running costs compared to a diesel generator?”

In this article, we set it out clearly.

Purchase price: from compact to powerful

The price of a Battery Trailer depends on the battery capacity and power. Various models are available, ranging from 24 kWh to 192 kWh. This allows you to always choose a model that suits your project: from small-scale construction sites to complete infrastructure projects.

Running costs: much lower than diesel

A traditional diesel generator runs continuously, even when hardly any power is required. This leads to unnecessary fuel consumption, noise and emissions. A Battery Trailer works differently: it supplies energy only when power is actually being used.

Calculation example

Battery Trailer (96 kWh)
Full charging costs around €0.22 per kWh →. €21 per charge
Diesel aggregate
Average consumption: 4 litres of diesel per hour → 4 × €1.65 = ± €100 per day, excluding maintenance, filters, oil and fuel transport. So the cost of a diesel generator is easily five times higher than that of a Battery Trailer.

More benefits on the construction site

Besides lower running costs, the Battery Trailer provides many other benefits:

• Completely emission-free - no CO₂, nitrogen or particulates
• Whisper-quiet - ideal for urban or residential environments
• Less maintenance - no oil, filters or moving engine parts
• Always available - no dependence on fuel deliveries

In short: a cleaner, cheaper and more reliable solution for temporary power supply.

Subsidies that reduce investment

The purchase of a Battery Trailer qualifies in many cases for:

• SSEB (Clean and Emission-free Construction Equipment Grant)
• MIA/Vamil (tax deduction scheme for sustainable investments)
• EIA (Energy Investment Allowance)

These subsidies can significantly reduce the investment. We will be happy to help calculate which scheme is most interesting in your situation.

Conclusion: lower cost, higher value

With a Battery Trailer, you not only build emission-free, but also smarter.
Lower running costs, quiet operation and subsidy benefits make the switch to battery power more financially attractive than ever.

Want to know which model best suits your application?
Visit www.batterytrailer.eu or contact Sjoerd-Jan Reinders at
06 4509 4321 | sjoerd-jan@batterytrailer.eu