EV Charging for Home Care and Field Service

Charging Strategy

Home charging overnight is the foundation. Plug in every evening and start each day with a full or near-full battery. Public charging should only be needed for unusually long days or multi-day trips. If you regularly need mid-day top-ups, talk to your team about adding a workplace charger or adjusting route scheduling.

Practical Tips

• Charge at home overnight on a dedicated wallbox (7-11 kW). A full charge takes 6-8 hours and covers 250-350 km depending on the vehicle, well above a typical 100 km day.
• If you charge at home, make sure your employer reimburses electricity costs. Track kWh used per month with the charger's built-in reporting or a separate energy meter.
• Keep a list of reliable public chargers along your most common routes. Based on what our users tell us, the stress of low battery is worse than the actual risk of running out.
• Use the vehicle's eco mode during client visits. Frequent short trips with heating or cooling between stops drain the battery faster than one continuous drive.
• In rural areas with fewer public chargers, aim to start each day above 80% state of charge. This gives you a comfortable buffer for unexpected schedule changes.
• Pre-condition the cabin while the car is still plugged in at home. This saves 5-10% range in cold weather and means you arrive at your first client comfortable, not freezing.

Common Concerns

• Range anxiety between appointments, especially in rural areas
• No guaranteed charging access at client locations
• Team members unfamiliar with public charging basics
• Appointment delays if a charging stop takes longer than expected
• Reporting charging costs accurately for reimbursement

Quick Readiness Check

Answer these questions to get a quick picture of how ready your home care and field service operation is for electric vehicles.

Recommended Vehicles

These vehicles are commonly used in home care and field service and can cover the typical 100 km daily requirement on a single charge.

Saving on Charging Costs

• Home charging at 0.15-0.30 EUR/kWh is significantly cheaper than public DC charging. If your employer provides a home charger and reimburses electricity, your fuel cost drops to near zero.
• Avoid DC fast charging for daily needs. At 0.45-0.75 EUR/kWh, even one weekly DC session adds 400-600 EUR per vehicle per year compared to home charging.
• If multiple team members live nearby, consider a shared depot or office charger. Splitting the installation cost across several vehicles makes it cost-effective quickly.
• Check if your country or municipality offers EV charging subsidies for home wallbox installation. Many European programs cover 50-80% of hardware and installation costs.

Making the Switch

Give each team member a home charger and a clear reimbursement process before handing over the keys. Drivers using our app report that the biggest barrier to confidence is not the vehicle, it is not knowing where or how to charge reliably. Once home charging is routine, the rest falls into place.