Nanyang’s Government Procurement Case for the Ford New Generation V348 Service Vehicle: A Full-Process Analysis—from Requirements to Implementation. In 2023, a municipal sanitation department in Nanyang City, Henan Province, planned to procure a batch of multi-purpose service vehicles to enhance emergency repair and routine inspection efficiency. After multiple rounds of market research and tender evaluation, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd.’s Ford New Generation V348 service vehicle solution was selected as the winning bid. This article uses this real government procurement case as a basis to analyze cost differences, application scenarios, and charging infrastructure requirements between fuel-powered and battery-electric service vehicles—and to explain the competitive advantages of Chengli’s winning solution. I. Project Background and Procurement Requirements The unit is primarily responsible for urban road maintenance, streetlight inspection, and emergency repairs of small-scale infrastructure. It requires vehicles capable of cargo transport, personnel transportation, and mobile office functions. The procurement budget was capped at approximately RMB 283,000 (tax-inclusive landed price), with requirements for a stable and reliable chassis, ample body-upfitting space, and robust after-sales service support. Based on publicly available tender information, the final selection was a service vehicle built on the Ford New Generation V348 chassis—widely adopted in municipal applications, fully certified, and eligible for local registration and license plate issuance. II. Cost Comparison: Fuel-Powered vs. Battery-Electric Versions During the vehicle selection phase, the unit compared the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the vehicle’s lifecycle for both fuel-powered and battery-electric versions. Using Chengli’s proposed solutions as an example, the fuel-powered version’s chassis price ranged from approximately RMB 203,000 to 249,000 (based on model CLW5040XGCJ6 certification parameters), whereas the battery-electric version’s chassis price was 30–50% higher, with limited driving range. Below is a cost comparison table based on actual operational data: Cost Item | Fuel-Powered Version (Ford New Generation V348) | Battery-Electric Version (Equivalent-Class Model) | Notes ---|---|---|--- Purchase Price (Tax-Inclusive Landed) | ~RMB 220,000–240,000 | ~RMB 280,000–320,000 | Per public tender data; battery-electric premium ≈ 30% Annual Energy Cost | ~RMB 12,000 (diesel; 20,000 km/year) | ~RMB 4,000 (electricity; 20,000 km/year) | Fuel cost: RMB 7.5/L, avg. consumption 8 L/100 km; electricity cost: RMB 0.6/kWh, avg. consumption 20 kWh/100 km Annual Maintenance Cost | ~RMB 3,000 (engine oil, filters, etc.) | ~RMB 1,000 (battery coolant, motor inspection) | Fuel-powered vehicles require regular oil changes; battery-electric vehicles have simpler maintenance routines 5-Year Total Cost (Including Purchase) | ~RMB 280,000–300,000 | ~RMB 300,000–340,000 | Higher upfront cost for battery-electric models offsets lower operating costs; 5-year TCO gap: ~RMB 20,000–40,000 Driving Range (Full Tank / Full Charge) | ~800–1,000 km | ~250–350 km (real-world conditions) | Fuel-powered version offers significantly greater range—ideal for long-distance or emergency missions Refueling / Charging Time | 5–10 minutes (refueling) | 1–2 hours (fast charging to 80%) | Fuel-powered vehicles offer superior refueling efficiency; battery-electric vehicles require careful charging scheduling Residual Value (After 5 Years) | ~RMB 80,000–100,000 | ~RMB 50,000–70,000 | Stronger secondary-market liquidity for fuel-powered vehicles; battery degradation negatively impacts residual value of battery-electric models As shown in the table, although the battery-electric version offers advantages in energy and maintenance costs, its higher acquisition cost, shorter driving range, longer charging time, and lower residual value make it less suitable for this specific