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With proper workplace charging implementation, employers can help increase the convenience and affordability of driving electric for their employees. Workplace charging can demonstrate a commitment to adopting advanced vehicle technologies.
Employers and workers can find resources on planning, organizing, and executing successful and educational workplace charging events in the Clean Cities and Communities Workplace Charging Toolkit.
Employers should consult their utility, an electrical contractor, charging equipment provider, and other stakeholders early in the process to identify and discuss potential challenges. For example, offering charging at workplaces located in leased facilities requires negotiations with the building owners.
Charging equipment delivers electrical energy from an electricity source, such as the grid or solar panels, to an EV. Level 1, Level 2, and direct-current (DC) fast charging each offer benefits and require different considerations for workplace charging:
Employers seeking to procure charging infrastructure and offer workplace charging must also consider costs associated with equipment, installation, maintenance, and electricity. Costs Associated with Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and the International Council on Clean Transportation''s review of charging infrastructure costs provide information on the costs associated with purchasing, installing, and owning the equipment. Federal, state, and utility incentives can provide discounts that lower workplace charging costs.
Consult DOE''s workplace charging Request for Proposal Guidance for a description of requirements to be considered in an employer''s workplace charging request for proposals.
Organizations offering workplace charging for EVs can benefit from setting clear guidelines in the areas of administration, registration and liability, sharing, and pricing to help ensure a safe and successful workplace charging experience. For organizations offering charging at Level 1 charging receptacles, or wall outlets, consider important Level 1 safety and management policies.
The first step toward successful workplace charging administration is to designate a responsible individual or group for ongoing operation and maintenance issues of the charging stations and any related costs. In larger organizations, workplace charging operations are typically handled by a sustainability or facilities manager; however, in smaller organizations where these positions may not exist, it may be unclear who is directly responsible. By ensuring that all appropriate departments and individuals know who is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the program, employers will be able to address challenges swiftly and efficiently.
See the Other Considerations section of the Charging Infrastructure Procurement and Installation page for more information on charging administration. Additional areas to consider when developing workplace charging administration policies include:
Many organizations require that EV-driving employees register their vehicle, and some require them to sign a standard waiver. Examples include:
Employers should consider developing a policy that specifies what employees should do when there are more EVs that need to charge than there are charging stations available. When creating charging station sharing policies, management should consider how far employees are commuting and the types of EVs they are driving. The vehicles'' battery pack size and state of charge (almost empty to nearly full) will influence the time required to recharge. For example, employers could give preference to drivers of all-electric vehicles who need workplace charging to complete their daily commute.
It is important to ensure EV drivers are aware of who is enforcing the policy, as well as the consequences for not following the stated charging policy. There are many strategies for managing charging station sharing, including:
Employers that provide workplace charging must decide if and how employees will pay for charging station use. Many existing workplace charging programs are free for employees. However, fees can help offset capital and operational costs associated with workplace charging. It may also increase the perception of fairness, as not all employees can use EV charging. See the Fees section of the Charging Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance page for more information.
If an employer institutes a payment system, it is important to develop a fee structure that is not a major barrier to use. In fact, a fee structure may help relieve charging station congestion. Charging employees at a rate slightly above local residential electricity rates is recommended as it allows people who cannot charge at home to benefit from the economic advantage of driving electric while discouraging those employees who do not truly need to charge at work from occupying the stations.
It is important that employers choose which scenario is right for them and clearly state the policy in relevant employee educational material. It''s important to have a consistent policy in the case of EV charging price because employees factor these anticipated costs (or lack thereof) into their decision to purchase EVs. Employers should check with their accountant or chief financial officer to determine any tax implications of providing free charging to employees.
Organizations offering EV charging at Level 1 charging receptacles, or wall outlets, can ensure a safe and successful workplace charging experience by considering the following safety and management policies:
Once charging is available at work, employers may want to engage employees on how they can take advantage of this. DOE''s Plug-In Electric Vehicle Outreach Resources for Your Employees offers tips for educating employees about why and how they can take advantage of workplace charging. Ride-and-drive events may also be an effective way to introduce employees to EVs and workplace charging.
Below are some examples of how organizations have made workplace charging available to their employees:
Successfully installing electric vehicle chargers for your staff, visitors, or the public
Sustainability is increasingly a priority for businesses. As companies try to reduce their carbon footprints, attention has turned to how employees commute to work: the majority of workers drive to work alone, and road-based travel contributes to 35.7% of greenhouse gas emissions in Auckland, and 18% of emissions in Australia.
While there are a number of ways to encourage green commuting, an appealing and practical option for many companies is to install electric vehicle chargers at the workplace. Not only does this support EV uptake and the move away from combustion engines, but it also provides a highly valued perk to employees.
Here we take you through everything you need to know about implementing EV charging at the workplace, from the benefits to all the big questions to consider.
Companies may have a variety of reasons for installing EV chargers, from satisfying employee needs to actioning a company sustainability plan to attracting new customers to their doors. Here are a few of the up-sides to consider:
Once you''ve decided that installing EV chargers at work ticks enough of your benefit boxes, there are some decisions to make...
There are a number of questions to answer before installing EV chargers. Keep reading to find out all of the aspects to consider, or click through for a specific answer.
Do I need fast chargers, or are medium or slow chargers suitable?
Where in the car park should EV chargers be located?
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