Find out how you can charge your company car conveniently at home. We give you practical tips for installation and billing.
The availability of charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important with the steady growth of e-cars. More and more companies are offering their employees an electrically powered company car, which not only contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions, but also represents a practical advantage in everyday work. This requires appropriate charging infrastructure not only in the company, but also at home. But how can charging an e-car at home be optimally designed? What technical aspects need to be considered? And how does billing and reimbursement work for the paid charging sessions? This article deals with exactly that, takes a look at the most important factors and gives valuable tips for integrating your own charging infrastructure.
Charging company cars at home: Advantages for companies and employees
Why is it important at all that electric company cars can be charged at home? The following points play a central role in the importance of domestic charging infrastructure:
Working from home has become indispensable in today's world. Some employees also need to be mobile from home and therefore need a charging solution for their home. Such a charging solution is also indispensable for field staff. In addition, a distributed charging infrastructure relieves the company's grid connection, as there are several locations where the e-cars can be charged. Furthermore, an uncomplicated, practical charging solution ensures that the switch to an electric car appears more attractive and thus the energy transition can be further promoted.
Charging station for the company car: advice, installation and service for carefree use
Simple handling is important for the process. In order to optimally support customers in their choice of charging station for the company car, detailed, individual advice is helpful. The installation process and commissioning should also be understandable and self-explanatory for the customer. In order to enable a subsequent, smooth operation, the following features should be provided:
MOON takes special care to combine these three attributes in its products to guarantee a hassle-free charging experience. Whether AC or DC, the various MOON charging stations are available in different designs, which are perfectly tailored to the user's needs.
How is the electricity billed for the company car?
A billing system for e-charging stations is necessary to ensure fair and transparent use of the charging infrastructure. It enables precise recording of electricity consumption and ensures that users pay according to their usage. For a functional backend, MOON offers the B-MoRe billing system, which bills the charging processes safely and efficiently. Five steps are necessary to make the charging infrastructure functional:
As a first step, it is important to order the billing portal and create a corresponding company account. As a next step, it is advisable to do an installation check and have the conditions checked on site. In this way, a cost estimate can be created so that the effort can be better estimated and budgeted. When the installation check is completed, the charging station should be ordered next. If it is to be used for both business and private purposes, it is possible to purchase an additional charging card for private purposes. Then the installation and commissioning take place, and the charging station is ready to go! Thanks to the automated billing solution, every charging process is recorded down to the kWh and is always visible to the employer and company car driver.
Three ways to fair billing for e-company cars
Normally, the refund process depends on the company, but there are three different ways to do it:
When it comes to the amount of the monthly flat rate, a basic distinction is made between electric cars (BEVs) and hybrid cars (PHEVs). In addition, it must be clarified whether the employer has an additional charging facility. Another option would be to manually submit the charging expenses. The charging processes and consumption are recorded down to the kWh and then submitted. Mobile charging stations, wallboxes or a smart wallbox with monitoring are suitable for this method, for example. The third option is the automatic collection of the costs for charged kWh from the employer and the subsequent reimbursement to the company car driver. This requires a smart wallbox with billing service. Tax issues must be assessed by the company itself.
The importance of home charging stations for company cars for efficient e-mobility
In summary, it can be said that the possibility of charging the company car at home is becoming increasingly important not only for employees, but also for companies. A well-thought-out charging infrastructure not only helps to relieve the burden on company resources, but also promotes the switch to electromobility and supports the energy transition. In order to make this process efficient, uncomplicated consultation, user-friendly installation and transparent billing are crucial. With an efficient billing system and a clear reimbursement policy, companies can make the use of charging infrastructure even more attractive for their employees. Overall, the integration of home charging stations offers numerous advantages, both for employers and employees, and represents an important step into the future of mobility.
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