Electrifying a company fleet is one of the biggest steps toward more sustainable and efficient mobility. Many organizations focus on choosing the right vehicles or setting up chargers at company sites. But one of the largest cost levers often goes unused: letting employees charge their company cars at home.
If employees cannot charge their electric company cars at home, they usually rely on public charging stations. Charging in public can be 50 to 80 percent more expensive per kilowatt-hour than charging at home with a private energy tariff. Some providers also charge idle fees when a car stays plugged in too long.
For employers, this creates a clear opportunity. By supporting home charging, for example through wallboxes at employees’ homes, companies can reduce fleet costs noticeably. The more home charging is supported and automated, the greater the potential savings across the entire fleet.
Many companies still reimburse home charging through a flat monthly allowance. While easy to manage, this approach creates no incentive for employees to charge efficiently. For commuters, a fixed amount of 30 euros per month often does not cover the actual charging costs. As a result, they either pay the difference themselves or prefer to use public chargers, which they perceive as free because they use the company card.
A reimbursement model that is based on the actual kilowatt-hours charged at home is fairer, more precise, and usually more cost-effective for the employer. It ensures transparency for both sides and aligns costs more closely with real usage.
Home charging has another big advantage: employees use cheaper household electricity tariffs instead of expensive public fast chargers. This lowers the average electricity cost per kilometer significantly.
If employees have a solar system installed, they can also use self-generated power, which reduces costs even further. This turns home charging into one of the most efficient ways to power an electric fleet.
Companies that invest in electrifying their fleets should view home charging as a key strategic element. It helps reduce operating costs, increases employee satisfaction, and simplifies administration for HR and fleet teams through digital processes.
The NAVIT Home Charging Solution helps companies make the most of this potential. It automates reimbursements for home charging, ensures tax compliance, and eliminates manual work. This allows employers to manage electric fleets more efficiently while supporting employees with a simple, fair, and transparent charging experience.
