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I own an electric vehicle and cover most charging costs at home while working hybrid/remote. Is it possible for employers to subsidize home EV charging, and what common approaches exist?
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I think employers can help pay for home EV charging, but it usually means finding a simple way to measure or agree a fair amount. One route I suggested to my company was a small monthly stipend tied to remote work days, which avoided invoicing headaches. Another option is reimbursing energy costs when you can show charging sessions from a smart charger or app, especially if those sessions correlate with commute times. Companies that care about sustainability sometimes fund chargers or offer green benefits budgets. Be ready to propose a pilot, show estimated costs, and explain why it is lower admin than claiming every receipt.
Have you considered how local tax rules and corporate policy decide whether home EV charging counts as a business expense or a personal perk? Employers often balk not for lack of will but because payroll tax, fairness and audit trails make cash payments awkward. One fresh angle is asking the company to fund a dedicated submeter or a corporate energy account that isolates charging usage. Another is to frame it as a sustainability capital expense rather than a commute subsidy. Which of those framings would your HR and finance folks actually accept if you brought a short proposal?
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