As the push towards sustainability intensifies — facility managers, fleet managers, facility managers and sustainability executives are grappling with a key question… How do we transition to electric vehicles (EVs) efficiently while balancing convenience, cost, and the well-being of drivers.
Here we’ll explore how solutions, like JET Charge+ (Charging as a Service), can enable EV charging at employee homes and help to simplify your fleet electrification, address common concerns, and help your organisation meet its sustainability targets.
Charging infrastructure management
When the press comes to kick-off your fleet electrification process, alongside it comes an array of considerations. It’s not just about acquiring the EVs themselves — it’s how to keep your electric fleet “refuelled” and on the road that can present its own set of challenges.
Over the last few decades, most fleet managers got comfortable with petrol/diesel vehicles the premise of the fuel card. EVs start to appear on the horizon and present a new dawn — offering undeniable benefits, such as lower carbon emissions and reduced running costs — but they also bring some new logistical hurdles that require thoughtful planning.
Choosing the right charging location
When it comes to the early stages of fleet electrification, to avoid cost and complexity, many large enterprises decide to simply rely on the public charging network, leveraging the EV charging card that often comes from your Fleet Management Operator (FMO) with the EV.
More advanced fleets may start investigating EV chargers at their office location to enable vehicles on-site during work hours to charge while on-site.
Public chargers
Public chargers are typically built for quick stops while on the road, delivering a full charge within 30-60mins. They’re useful for fleet vehicles driving high daily km’s while they’re on the road, but not as a solution to replace depot or home charging.
+ Pros — Ideal to keep fleet vehicles on the road during longer journeys.
– Cons — Frequent detours, potential wait times, and inconsistent access make public charging impractical for daily fleet operations.
Office
Charging vehicles at the office is great for vehicles garaged overnight at the office, as energy rates can be cheaper during off-peak hours. However, as your fleet electrification scales, so do the building infrastructure requirements to withstand additional chargers.
+ Pros — Low cost of energy if the fleet is regularly at the office.
– Cons — Relies on vehicles returning to the office to charge, also may require additional building infrastructure upgrades and costs to enable.
While both of these options have their place, they often come with limitations.
Advantages of home charging for fleet drivers
The not-so-secret secret when it comes to EV charging — Leverage the natural downtime of the vehicle and charge where the vehicle is garaged overnight.
This is where charging at employee homes shines.
For tool-of-trade vehicles garaged overnight at employee homes, you can ensure you fleet is at 100% charge every day, reduce time inside or outside hours at public chargers, and avoid the complexities around building infrastructure at the office.
JET Charge+ for employee homes – built for scale
JET Charge has developed a home charging solution designed specifically for Australian fleets called JET Charge+. Leveraging a Charging as a Service (CaaS) subscription model, it allows fleets a predictable monthly cost, a great charging experience, without managing the complexity.
Here’s how it works.
Vehicle tracking and monitoring
A smart, connected fast charger installed in the garage allows fleet vehicles to efficiently utilise their idle time, keeping your fleet fully charged and on the road every day.
Data analytics and reporting
JET Charge+ includes monthly reimbursement reporting to support your payroll to simply reimburse employees for the home energy usage. All charging transactions are captured in our included software platform, thanks to the connected EV charger.
Cost savings and ROI analysis
As your fleet grows, so do your charging infrastructure needs — with JET Charge+ for employee homes, there’s no need to worry about capital-intensive upgrades. The subscription model allows you to add, remove and relocate chargers as needed, with minimal disruption to your operations.
Maintenance scheduling and management
Installing a home charger is a relatively straightforward process. Under JET Charge+, JET Charge manages everything from installation to the ongoing maintenance. All your employees need to do is plug in and let the charger do the rest.
JET Charge capabilities: Who we are
At JET Charge, we’re more than just a charging solution provider—we’re your partner in the EV transition. Here’s how we support your fleet:
- Project Design and Delivery: We are project managers, engineers, and electricians with extensive experience. Having deployed over 12,000 charging stations and 15,000 related accessories, we manage everything from small home installs to the largest EV projects in the country.
- Hardware Distribution: As the largest supplier of EV charging stations and accessories in the Australian market, we ensure that you have access to the best equipment tailored to your needs.
- Maintenance and Management: We develop software, hardware, and firmware to create the best EV charging energy management systems in the world, complemented by reliable hardware solutions.
- Maintenance Expertise: With over five years of experience in maintaining EV chargers in Australian conditions and more than 700 units under maintenance contracts, we understand the importance of keeping your chargers running smoothly.
Sustainability and environmental impact
Fleet electrification doesn’t have to be complicated. With JET Charge+, your fleet can charge effortlessly at home, simplifying the transition to EVs and enabling your organisation to achieve its sustainability targets.
Drop us a line to see how JET Charge can assist with fleet electrification at scale.