EV Charging for Company Cars

Charging Strategy

Home charging covers your commute. Workplace charging is a convenient bonus. DC fast charging is for road trips only. This three-tier approach keeps costs low and eliminates daily range anxiety. Set up a clear expense reimbursement process for home electricity so drivers do not feel like they are paying out of pocket.

Practical Tips

• For daily commuting, home charging overnight is the simplest option. A 7-11 kW wallbox fully charges most company cars in 5-7 hours, and you wake up with a full battery every morning.
• If your workplace has chargers, plug in when you arrive and unplug when full. Do not leave your car connected all day if others need access. Workplace chargers are a shared resource.
• For business trips over 200 km one-way, plan one or two DC fast charging stops. A 20-30 minute stop at a 100-150 kW charger adds roughly 150-200 km of range.
• Learn your car's charging curve. Most EVs charge fastest between 10-60% state of charge. Charging from 80-100% can take as long as charging from 10-80%, so skip the last 20% on road trips.
• Keep a charging card or app from at least two major networks. Based on what our users tell us, the most common road trip frustration is arriving at a charger and not being able to authenticate.
• In winter, expect 15-25% less range. For a 60 km daily commute this rarely matters, but plan an extra charging stop on longer business trips in cold weather.

Common Concerns

• Employees unsure how to use public chargers for the first time
• Expense reporting for charging at home versus public stations
• Understanding which charger types and connectors to use
• Range planning for occasional longer business trips
• Workplace charging etiquette when shared chargers are limited

Quick Readiness Check

Answer these questions to get a quick picture of how ready your company cars operation is for electric vehicles.

Recommended Vehicles

These vehicles are commonly used in company cars and can cover the typical 60 km daily requirement on a single charge.

Saving on Charging Costs

• Home charging at 0.15-0.30 EUR/kWh is the cheapest option. Make sure your company reimburses home electricity costs with a simple, transparent process.
• Workplace charging is often free or subsidized. If available, use it for daytime top-ups instead of public chargers.
• Avoid habitual DC fast charging for daily commutes. The convenience premium of 0.45-0.75 EUR/kWh adds up to 1,000+ EUR per year compared to home charging.
• For business trips, compare charging network prices before you leave. Prices vary significantly between networks, and ad-hoc charging without a subscription is almost always more expensive.

Making the Switch

Start with home charger installation and a clear reimbursement policy. These two things eliminate 80% of the friction new company car drivers experience. Once someone has charged at home for a week and sees how simple it is, the anxiety about public charging and road trips drops significantly.