Electric Forklifts for Sale
Hyundai B-X high-voltage and Big Joe integrated lithium-ion electric forklifts — 3,000 to 11,000 lb capacity, sold, delivered, and serviced across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York with a 4-hour response guarantee.
Cheaper per hour. Cleaner in the building.
Electric forklifts now cover almost every application an LP or diesel truck used to own — including heavy indoor lifting and paved outdoor yard work. Here's where the money and the comfort come from.
Lower cost per hour
Electric forklifts run roughly $1.00–$1.50/hour in energy versus $4–$6/hour for LP. Fewer moving parts means lower planned-maintenance spend over the life of the truck.
Zero tailpipe emissions
No CO, no exhaust, no ventilation requirement. The right fit for food, beverage, pharma, cold storage, and any facility chasing OSHA air-quality or sustainability targets.
Quiet enough for 3 shifts
AC drive motors run far quieter than IC engines — critical for multi-shift buildings, retail backrooms, and operations near offices or residential neighbors.
IC-equivalent performance
Hyundai's B-X high-voltage platform delivers travel speed, lift speed, and gradeability comparable to a diesel truck — including outdoor yard duty on paved surfaces.
Every electric model we stock.
Hyundai's award-winning B-X and B-9 series plus Big Joe's integrated lithium-ion warehouse line. Looking for something specific? See the full Hyundai lineup or shop used electric forklifts.
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 5,000 – 8,000 lb
- Power
- 80V AC · Li-Ion ready
- Best for
- General warehousing & distribution
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 11,000 lb
- Power
- High-voltage AC
- Best for
- Heavy indoor work replacing diesel
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 3,500 – 4,500 lb
- Power
- 48V AC 3-wheel
- Best for
- Tight-turn aisles, light manufacturing
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 3,000 – 4,500 lb
- Power
- 48V stand-up
- Best for
- Narrow aisle & dock work
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 5,000 – 7,000 lb
- Power
- 80V sit-down
- Best for
- Multi-shift distribution centers
ELECTRIC- Capacity
- 3,000 – 4,000 lb
- Power
- Integrated lithium-ion
- Best for
- Opportunity charging, no battery room
Pick the right power package.
The truck is only half the decision — battery chemistry drives your uptime and your total cost. Read the full breakdown in our lithium-ion vs. lead-acid guide.
| Power option | Charge time | Expected life | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead-acid | 8 hr charge + 8 hr cool | 1,200 – 1,500 cycles | Single-shift operations with an existing battery room and change equipment. |
| Lithium-ion | 1 – 2 hr fast / opportunity | 3,000+ cycles | Multi-shift, high-throughput operations that want to eliminate battery changes entirely. |
| High-voltage (B-X) | Fast charge capable | Long-cycle Li-Ion | Heavy indoor/outdoor applications replacing 8,000–11,000 lb diesel trucks. |
We size the battery and charger to your shift pattern, run the electrical drop, and train your operators on charging procedure — included with every electric forklift purchase.
Electric forklift support across the Northeast.
Factory-certified electric technicians, battery testing, charger repair, and lithium-ion diagnostics — with a 4-hour response guarantee.
What buyers ask us most.
How much does an electric forklift cost?
A new 5,000 lb electric sit-down forklift typically runs $32,000 to $45,000 including battery and charger, depending on mast height, tires, and attachments. Lithium-ion packages add roughly $6,000 to $12,000 up front but usually pay back within two to three years through faster charging and eliminated battery changes. Used electric forklifts start around $12,000.
How long does an electric forklift battery last?
A lead-acid forklift battery typically lasts 1,200 to 1,500 charge cycles, or about five years in single-shift use, when watered and equalized on schedule. Lithium-ion packs are rated for 3,000+ cycles and commonly last eight to ten years with no watering, no equalizing, and no capacity fade from opportunity charging.
Can an electric forklift work outside?
Yes, on paved or hard-packed surfaces and in light-to-moderate weather. Hyundai's B-X high-voltage models are sealed and rated for outdoor yard duty. For deep mud, gravel, or heavy grades, a pneumatic-tire diesel or LP truck is still the better tool.
Is an electric forklift cheaper than propane?
Over a five-year total cost of ownership, almost always. Energy runs about one-third the cost of LP, and there is no fuel handling, no engine oil, no filters, no spark plugs, and no emissions testing. The trade-off is a higher purchase price and the need for charging infrastructure.
How long does it take to charge an electric forklift?
Conventional lead-acid charging takes about eight hours plus an eight-hour cool-down, which is why multi-shift operations keep spare batteries. Lithium-ion fast charging brings a pack to full in one to two hours and supports opportunity charging during breaks, so most fleets can drop to one battery per truck.
Do you service electric forklifts in Connecticut and Massachusetts?
Yes. We are an authorized Hyundai and Big Joe dealer with factory-certified electric technicians and a 4-hour response guarantee across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine — including battery testing, charger repair, and lithium-ion diagnostics.
Thinking about switching to electric?
Send us your shift pattern and current fuel spend — we'll model the payback and spec the right battery package.