There has been a reduction in the number of businesses offering free electric vehicle (EV) charging for employees at the workplace. The number of fleets offering free power at their premises has fallen from 29% to 17%. According to research by Arval it has simply become too expensive for many to continue to give electricity away, however the research also revealed that an increasing number of employers are offering on-site EV charging for their employers, with numbers set to double in the next 12 months. The research also highlighted some divergence when it comes to attitudes towards home charging – with around a third (32%) of businesses paying for their employees’ installation, but half that amount (16%) leaving drivers to foot the bill themselves.
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