Why home charging could be the smarter move for your fleet
EV charging at home guide by Kyle Davey, Sales Manager and Electric Vehicle Specialist, Fleetmaxx Solutions Ipswich
Switching to electric vehicles already delivers significant savings in fuel and emissions. But there is another hidden benefit many drivers never consider: avoiding the petrol station also means avoiding the snacks.
A recent insight from a British charge point manufacturer highlighted what most of us already suspect. Each quick visit to a petrol station often includes picking up a chocolate bar, a sugary drink or a “may as well” meal deal. Their research shows the average forecourt food and drink spend is around five pounds per visit, totalling two hundred and sixty pounds a year, and thousands of unnecessary calories. A typical meal deal alone contains more than eight hundred calories.
“Home charging eliminates the temptation altogether. It is a passive benefit no one talks about.”
As the United Kingdom continues to adopt electric vehicles, more people are discovering that charging at home brings financial savings and also a calmer, healthier and more predictable routine. Smart off-peak tariffs make home charging significantly cheaper, and with no need to “nip to the station,” running an electric vehicle becomes simpler.
However, the biggest advantage for fleet operators is cost.
Home charging is significantly cheaper than public charging
Public rapid charging can cost up to three times more than charging at home on a smart overnight tariff. Once drivers experience topping up while they sleep, it becomes difficult to imagine returning to public charging as the default.
How Fleetmaxx makes home charging work for your business
At Fleetmaxx Solutions, we are helping organisations transition to electric vehicles in the most economical and
practical way. That begins with our
Business Homecharge
solution, designed to make driver reimbursement clear, accurate and completely fair.
Business homecharge: up to fifty per cent cheaper than public charging
Charging at home is not only the most cost-effective method; it is also the simplest for fleet administration.
Life becomes easier with MaxxEV
Our integration with each driver’s home charge point and their domestic energy supplier allows us to calculate the
exact cost of every home charge.
This means:
- One clear invoice covering all charging activity
- Automatic reimbursement to each driver’s energy account
- No manual claims
- No estimations or flat-rate payments
- Full transparency and complete visibility for fleet managers
Whether you select
Rightcharge
or Chargepass Business Home Charging, your drivers receive fair and accurate payments and your organisation can
confidently manage the transition to electric vehicles.
Compare charge points: power your journey
With our charge point comparison support,
it is easy to identify the best charging unit for each vehicle and each driver. We help customers choose the right product based on:
- Budget
- Charging speed
- Vehicle requirements
- Smart capabilities
- Installation needs
Charging at home or at the workplace removes the inconvenience of waiting for a public charge point or searching
for an available unit. Instead, drivers can park, plug in and get on with their day.
MaxxEV makes choosing a charge point simple
From initial enquiry through to installation, we streamline the entire process. Our team is available to support you with guidance, answer questions and provide a smooth experience with short lead times. This ensures you can begin benefiting from home charging as quickly as possible.
Conclusion
The transition to electric vehicles is not only about sustainability; it is about financial efficiency and improved daily operations. By supporting businesses with home charging and workplace charging, we help organisations across the United Kingdom reduce costs, eliminate administrative pressure and deliver a better driver experience.
If you are ready to explore home charging for your fleet, Fleetmaxx would be delighted to help, please reach out to us at 03302 320 220.
