Fuel type is an important vehicle features to consider when looking at your vehicle options for nomadic living. In most regions, gasoline or petrol vehicles dominate the market for all but the largest of vehicles, like box trucks, buses, and some step vans, which may use diesel fuel. Some cargo vans and passenger vans also have a diesel option. In many regions, diesel is not found at all fuel stations. Depending on price fluctuations, diesel may be more expensive to operate. In some regions, diesel vehicles of all sizes are much more prevalent and may be a better option. The best choice for you depends on your location, your driving habits, and market prices. Electric vans aren't really suitable (yet) as a vehicle for nomadic living due to their very low ranges unless you plan to make exclusively short trips. This may change as battery technology improves and battery cost falls. Solar power is nowhere near strong enough to charge an electric van's primary batteries.
If you have (or plan to install) a diesel heater, that may be a point in favor of diesel for your vehicle, since you can then tap into your fuel tank for your heater, instead of having to worry about refilling the heater's tank.
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