Electric Reefer ROI Calculator

Electric Reefer ROI Calculator

Compare operating costs of an electric TRU vs. a diesel TRU. Adjust the inputs to model your site.

Hourly savings
$2.60
per operating hour
Annual savings
$5,200
at 2,000 hrs/year
5-year savings
$26,000
cumulative operating cost

Adjust your assumptions

Electricity rate $0.20/kWh
Typical commercial range: $0.10 – $0.30/kWh
Diesel price $4.00/gal
Bulk commercial diesel
Operating hours per year 2,000
2,000 hrs ≈ continuous use 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week
Electric TRU power draw 7 kW
ER-230 / ER-460 typical: 7 kW

Annual operating cost comparison

Cumulative savings over 5 years

This calculator covers operating energy costs only. It excludes fuel delivery, maintenance, and administrative savings — all of which further favor electric TRUs. Eligibility for federal, state, and utility incentive programs may also reduce total cost of ownership beyond what’s shown here. Diesel consumption assumed at 1 gallon per operating hour, per typical TRU specifications.

Ready to hear more?

If those savings look meaningful for your operation, the next step is figuring out which unit fits. We’ve engineered the ER-230 and ER-460 to cover most stationary trailer configurations, with installation that’s typically a same-day swap for an existing diesel TRU.

Electric Reefer Units