Save on charging costs and make your driver's life easy
Our tech does the
heavy lifting
Drivers get reimbursed for the exact cost to charge their work EV, and you only pay for the sessions marked as business.
Works with any
energy provider
No matter which energy company your drivers are with, if they have a compatible smart charger, we can handle the reimbursement.
Complete visibility of your fleet charging
Our powerful platform delivers the insight you need for reporting and makes it simple to see what your spending.
Flexible subscriptions tailored to every driver.
Simple public charging. Transparent pricing. For every fleet.
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How it works
Add your compatible drivers via the Octopus Fleet platform
They charge their work EV and mark any business charging sessions via their portal. We credit them back that energy used - directly to their home energy account on a monthly basis.
Drivers tell us what sessions are for business
Once they mark their business sessions, we credit them back the energy used - directly to their home energy account on a monthly basis.
You get one simple bill
End of month is a breeze. All the data is wrapped into a single, consolidated invoice for your entire fleet. It's hassle-free and super transparent.
The cost for home charging reimbursement is £9.50 per driver, per month (exc. VAT), plus the cost of energy used for their business-related charging sessions.
All part of the Octopus Fleet platform
Your solution to public & home charging, fuel, and on-the-go spending. All in one place.
Powering your fleet on every journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is home charging reimbursement for my fleet?
Home charging reimbursement is a simple way to pay your drivers for the cost of charging their company EV at home. Drivers get reimbursed for the exact cost to charge their work EV, and you only pay for the sessions marked as business. This EV charging reimbursement sets your drivers up for their day without being out of pocket. Check out our blog on the benefits of home charging reimbursement.
How much does home reimbursement cost?
The cost for home charging reimbursement is £9.50 per driver, per month (exc. VAT), plus the cost of energy used for their business-related charging sessions.
How does home charging reimbursement work with my drivers' energy providers?
It doesn't matter which energy provider your drivers are with! Our clever tech works and with the help of our partners, Rightcharge, you can easily reimburse your entire team without a single energy provider. We know it can seem a tad confusing, so check out our guide on how home charging reimbursement works to be clear for you - and your drivers.
How can I check if a driver's home charging setup is compatible with reimbursement?
You or the driver can use our Compatibility Checker tool to quickly check if they're eligible. You will need the driver's car, charger, and energy provider.
Does this solution eliminate driver expense claims?
Yes! We make the whole process refreshingly simple. Drivers just let is know which charging sessions are for work, removing the need to submit manual expense claims but still letting you reimburse drivers for their EV charging.
How does home charging benefit my fleet?
Home charging makes it easy for your drivers, ensuring they start every day with a full battery. For your business, it can be more cost-effective than public charging. Our platform makes this process transparent and easy to manage, saving you time and money on admin. Need more convincing? Our guide gives you 5 reasons for why Home Charging Reimbursement could be for your fleet.
What does Octopus Fleet cost?
Setting up an Octopus Fleet account is free, and you'll pay for your chosen subscriptions per driver, plus any spending or charging costs on top of that. For more info on our pricing, check out our pricing blog. We'll never add on admin fees or mark-ups to your monthly invoice either.
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For our business terms and conditions, you can find them here.