Electric GSE will save you $10,000 per piece of equipment per year.
Here is the math.
Electric GSE can dramatically reduce annual fuel and maintenance expenses.
Using Los Angeles-area energy prices as an example, and assuming diesel is purchased at 20% below the local market price, a diesel tug operating 12 hours per day can cost approximately $40,900 per year in fuel and maintenance.
Assuming a lithium tug uses 71 kWh of electricity per day, its estimated annual operating and maintenance cost is approximately $9,200 per year.
That represents potential savings of approximately $31,700 per tug, per year.
Beyond the cost savings, lithium-electric GSE provides instant torque, quieter operation, zero tailpipe emissions, less vibration, fewer moving parts, and significantly reduced maintenance requirements.
Example based on Los Angeles-area fuel and electricity pricing in July 2026, 12 hours of daily operation, and 71 kWh of electricity use per day. Actual savings will vary based on utilization, energy rates, fuel prices, charging practices, and maintenance requirements.
WHY CHANGE TO ELECTRIC GSE?
Lithium-powered electric GSE replaces diesel, gas, or LPG fueling with lower-cost electric charging. For high-use airport fleets, reducing daily fuel consumption can create meaningful operating savings across every shift.
Lower Fuel and Energy Cost.
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Reduced Maintenance and Downtime.
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Combustion GSE requires engine oil, filters, belts, exhaust systems, fuel systems, emissions components, and regular engine service. Lithium electric systems remove many of those maintenance points, helping reduce downtime and simplify fleet service routines.
Stronger Daily Performance.
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Lithium electric systems deliver smooth, instant torque for low-speed ground support work. That makes electric power a strong fit for towing, pushing, stop-and-go movement, and daily ramp duty cycles.
Cleaner, Quieter Ramp Operations.
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Swapping combustion equipment to lithium power eliminates tailpipe emissions from the vehicle during operation. That helps improve air quality around ramp workers, terminals, baggage areas, hangars, FBOs, and maintenance facilities.
If you need more reasons:
No diesel engine oil changes
No fuel filters
No exhaust system maintenance
No DEF system issues
No idling fuel waste
No tailpipe fumes around crews
Quieter operation near gates and terminals
Instant low-speed torque
Smoother operator experience
Lower routine service burden
Better fit for stop-and-go ramp duty cycles
Off-shift charging
Reduced fuel storage and spill risk
Easier fleet electrification planning
Supports airport sustainability goals
Helps modernize older GSE platforms
Lower total cost of ownership potential
Brand-new lithium electric systems on proven GSE frames
Zero-hour rebuild quality without the full cost of buying new
SAME FAMILIAR PLATFORMS.
BETTER PERFORMACE.
LOWER OPERATION COSTS.
Talk to ELECTRA GSE about replacing diesel, gas, or LPG ground support equipment with lithium-powered electric rebuilds. Our team can help review your equipment needs, duty cycle, charging plan, and available rebuild options.