Smarter charging solutions for businesses and drivers
Powering the move to electric
When making the move to electric it's important to start with the right charging strategy. For Fleet Managers and drivers, the correct infrastructure can ensure a smooth transition – whether you're charging at work, from home or on-the-go.
There are a number of speeds to choose from:
Workplace charging
Charging solutions for businesses and drivers
If you manage a fleet and offer EV charging for employees, it’s important to have the right workplace infrastructure. To do this, there are a few things to consider:
Stakeholders and permissions
Involve facilities, HR and finance early. For leased properties get your landlord’s approval to avoid delays.
Defining the use cases
Consider how the charging will be used day-in, day-out. How far do employees travel? Do vehicles need rapid charging? Are cars parked for long periods?
What types of charger do you need?
Choosing the right charger type is vital for both efficiency and cost management.
Rapid chargers are great for topping up quickly but can be more expensive. Meanwhile, AC chargers often meet workplace needs at a lower cost.
How many charge points are required?
You can determine how many chargers are needed by assessing number of employees, vehicles and parking spaces, while planning for future growth.
Home charging
Convenient and cost-effective charging at home
Smart charging solutions
Smart chargers like those from Ohme, Volkswagen’s official partner, help reduce costs with off-peak charging. Ohme also makes managing home charging repayment straightforward for Fleet Managers. Everything can be done via its Fleet Portal platform, which enables employees to be accurately reimbursed for electricity usage.
Tax incentives
Employers offering free workplace charging will incur zero BiK (Benefit-in-Kind) tax, as electricity isn’t classed as vehicle fuel.
Public charging
Power up anywhere with reliable on-the-go charging
Beyond the workplace and the home, drivers are also likely to rely on the UK’s growing network of public chargers (which is over 73,000 according to Zapmap). While public charging operates across a number of providers, there are solutions in place to improve ease of use and accessibility.
This includes tools like charging cards, which provide easy access to multiple networks. They also simplify reimbursement and for fleet managers, consolidate expenses into a single monthly invoice.
