We often get asked for cost scenarios on how much to run a refrigerated container. There are many factors that will affect the cost. See info regarding a simple cost comparison based on set fuel rates and average consumption and refrigeration set points. These figures will change based on other storage factors.

COST COMPARISON: DIESEL vs ELECTRIC
Based on Low Monthly Usage (420 Hours)	Based on High Monthly Usage (720 Hours)
Diesel Trailer:	$3,610.00	Diesel Trailer:	$5,545.00
Electric Container / Trailer:	$2,490.00	Electric Container / Trailer:	$2,735.00
Monthly Savings $1,120.00 (32%)	Monthly Savings $2,810.00 (52%)

*Diesel trailer fees based on $900.00 per month rental fee, $5.45 per gallon of diesel fuel (usage of 1 gallon per hour) and $1.00 per engine run time hour *Electric fees based on $2,150.00 base per month rental rate and usage based on 6.5 kWh/hour @ $.125 per/kWh *On-highway diesel prices and average retail commercial price of electricity in cents per kWh for the Southeast are available online through the Energy Information Administration *Our refrigerated containers and trailers require either 230V or 460V 3-Phase power to operate efficiently.

Refrigerated Container Cost Comparison Diesel Vs Electric

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