In warehouse environments, common, high-frequency tasks like lifting boxes, manoeuvring stored goods, accessing stock and transporting materials across floor areas all take their toll on a manual workforce. The use of electric utility vehicles like tow tugs and platform trucks have become practical methods of reducing strain and generally streamlining internal logistics throughout the working day.
In this article, we’ve gathered six electric vehicle from our range here at ePower Trucks that are particularly well suited to warehouse operations. Each is selected for its ability to improve productivity and reduce manual handling risks.
Top picks for the best electric warehouse utility vehicles
1. EP 300 Electric Platform Truck
- Maximum carrying capacity: 300kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1585mm x 797mm
- Top speed: 3mph
- Range: 12 miles
The EP 300 is designed for continuous, light-to-medium internal transport. In practical warehouse terms, that means moving boxed goods between picking aisles and packing benches, transferring components to assembly zones or carrying tools and consumables for maintenance teams.
Its compact footprint allows it to operate in standard aisle widths without disrupting forklift routes. Because loads sit on a flat platform rather than forks, it handles non-palletised goods efficiently – cartons, totes, loose returns and irregular items that would otherwise be hand-carried.
For facilities trying to reduce repeated manual lifting over distances of 30–150 metres, the EP 300 integrates easily into daily routines without over-specifying capacity.
2. EP 500 Electric Platform Truck
- Maximum carrying capacity: 1000kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1672mm x 797mm
- Top speed: 3mph
- Range: 12 miles
When loads become heavier or more consolidated, the EP 500 provides extra strength and deck space while remaining practical indoors.
Common applications include:
- Moving boxed stock from goods-in to staging areas
- Transferring completed orders to despatch
- Handling dense components such as engineering parts
The higher payload capacity reduces the number of trips required per shift. In busy fulfilment centres, fewer journeys mean less aisle congestion and less pressure on forklifts for tasks that do not involve lifting to height.
Low-speed electric drive also means the truck performs the same whether lightly loaded or at full capacity.
3. Jobmaster Electric Pedestrian Tug
- Maximum towing capacity: 3,000kg
- Maximum carrying capacity: 300kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1338mm x 720mm
- Top speed: 3mph
- Range: 12 miles
Warehouses that rely heavily on roll cages, dollies or braked trailers benefit quickly from powered tugs.
The Jobmaster pedestrian tug allows one operator to move loads that would otherwise require two people or improvised towing with a forklift. Walking alongside the load gives the operator clear visibility, which is particularly useful in marshalling lanes, narrow corridors or chilled environments.
Typical uses include:
- Repositioning loaded cages
- Aligning trailers to dock doors
- Moving waste bins safely
- Handling braked carts on slight gradients
Electric drive delivers strong pulling force from a standstill, which is where most manual strain occurs. In daily operation, that makes a noticeable difference to safety and fatigue levels.
4. K4 Industrial Electric Tow Tractor
- Maximum towing capacity: 2,500kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1400mm x 743mm
- Top speed: 4.9mph
- Turning radius: 2.8m
The K4 Industrial Electric Tow Tractor is designed for situations where pedestrian-controlled movement is no longer efficient and internal distances begin to affect productivity.
In medium to large warehouses with defined transport paths, the K4 replaces ad-hoc forklift trips and manual towing with a dedicated internal transport vehicle. Because it is ride-on, operators remain seated throughout each cycle, which improves speed and reduces fatigue over longer shifts. It is particularly effective for:
- Completing regular transport circuits between pick zones, consolidation areas and despatch bays
- Pulling trains of loaded carts with consistent tractive force
- Returning empty cages to goods-in in a single movement
- Supporting structured replenishment routes across large floor areas
The electric drivetrain delivers peak torque from zero speed. This matters when starting a multi-cart train or operating in stop-start traffic. It also removes clutch wear, gear shifts and engine noise from the working environment.
For warehouses operating structured internal logistics routes, the K4 improves flow, reduces forklift dependency and supports higher throughput without increasing congestion.
5. M 15 Electric Platform Truck
- Maximum load capacity: 500kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1232mm x 690mm
- Top speed: 3mph
- Range: 12 miles
The M 15 Electric Platform Truck steps up from the smaller EP models where heavier and bulkier internal movements are common.
In many warehouses there are loads that are too large for standard platform trucks yet do not require a forklift: grouped pallets ready for consolidation, heavy totes being moved between zones or large maintenance equipment that needs repositioning. The M 15’s higher payload equips it for:
- Bulk movement of grouped cases or boxed stock
- Transfer of heavier tooling and equipment
- Supporting line side replenishment with dense loads
Unlike a forklift, its flat deck removes the complication of forks and enables rapid loading and unloading from the sides. So, for tasks that fall between light platform truck work and full forklift duty, the M-15 fills a practical gap. Its manoeuvrability also makes it suitable for medium-to-large warehouse floors without creating traffic conflicts.
6. MT 250 Electric Tow Tug
- Maximum towing capacity: 2,000kg
- Maximum carrying capacity: 226kg
- Power: Electric, 24 volt
- Length and width: 1,143mm x 1,930mm
- Top speed: 7mph
- Turning radius: 2m
The MT 250 Electric Tow Tug is a compact pedestrian-controlled unit designed for indoor warehouse logistics. It bridges the gap between light manual handling and larger ride-on tractors, offering strong pulling capability for wheeled loads without increasing vehicle footprint.
It is particularly effective where loads are repositioned frequently and space is limited. In narrow aisles or mixed pedestrian areas, the walk-along format gives operators close control and clear visibility.
Typical day-to-day applications include:
- Pulling loaded roll cages between goods-in, storage and pick zones
- Towing braked trailers short distances indoors
- Clearing batch trolleys from picking lines
- Returning empty containers to staging areas
The electric drive delivers steady, low-speed torque, which is most important when starting loads from rest or manoeuvring in confined spaces. For warehouses making regular short tow movements, the MT 250 provides controlled traction without the scale or complexity of a ride-on tractor.
Conclusion
Electric utility vehicles play a practical role in modern warehouse operations. From light internal carrying and heavy platform work to pedestrian towing and structured cart movement, each vehicle type supports a specific daily task. Choosing the right model comes down to understanding load type, movement patterns and how vehicles integrate with existing traffic routes.
To explore the full range of electric utility vehicles available, browse our ranges now. Or if you would prefer tailored guidance, contact our sales team to discuss your warehouse requirements with a knowledgeable sales adviser.