After home, the workplace is where cars spend the most time parked. A few chargers in the office car park can make it much easier for employees to switch to electric, and they say something about the kind of employer you are.
Why it works as a benefit
- Easier switch to EVs: employees who cannot charge at home, such as renters, can charge during the day.
- Talent and retention: visible, practical benefits help attract and keep people.
- Sustainability goals: it supports emission reduction targets and sustainability reporting.
- Visitors and clients: charging is a welcome extra for people visiting your office.
The right chargers for offices
Cars are usually parked for most of the working day, so AC chargers or lower-power DC chargers are generally enough. A few faster chargers can serve visitors, pool vehicles or staff who need a quick top-up. Smart load management lets many cars charge within your building's power limit.
Who pays?
- Free charging: the simplest and most valued benefit, with costs tracked through the management system.
- Subsidised: employees pay a reduced rate.
- Cost recovery: employees pay the actual energy cost, and the company provides the chargers.
- Public pricing outside office hours: open chargers to the public in the evening to earn revenue.
Fair access
When more people want to charge than there are chargers, simple rules help:
- Move the car when charging is complete.
- Use a booking or waitlist system for busy days.
- Consider idle fees for cars left plugged in after charging.
Getting started
- Survey employees to see how many drive or plan to drive EVs.
- Check the electrical capacity of the building and parking area.
- Start with a few chargers and add more as demand grows.
- Choose software that tracks usage, handles payments and reports costs.
EVee Buddy designs and runs workplace charging, from site assessment to reporting. If you rent your office, we can help you work with the building owner as well.