Install one or more pay stations in your company parking lot
Acquire your own charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (IRVE) is undoubtedly the most convenient solution for your company and your employees. There are several advantages to this solution:
A response adapted to the regulatory context
The government has changed the law to accelerate green mobility, and much of this concerns companies. The LOM lawpassed on December 24, 2019, defines the regulatory framework for the deployment of charging stations in new and renovated buildings. The decree of March 11, 2021 specifies the status of tertiary and industrial premises, which must also be pre-equipped for electric vehicle charging and/or fitted with charging points. For the time being, the regulations in force are stricter for new buildings. They also apply to older premises, with requirements set to be progressively extended.
Companies with private parking lots for employees and visitors are subject to this obligation. This obligation varies according to the capacity of the facility (number of parking spaces), the nature of the building and the date on which the building permit was filed:
- If the permit application was submitted before January 1, 2012: minimum pre-wiring of between 5% and 10% of the parking lot's capacity.
- If the permit application was submitted between January 1, 2012 and January 1, 2017: minimum pre-wiring of 10% of the parking lot's capacity.
- If the permit application was submitted between January 1, 2017 and March 11, 2021: minimum pre-wiring of between 10% and 20% of the parking lot's capacity and at least one bollard installed.
- If the permit application is submitted after March 11, 2021: one terminal accessible to PRMs for parking lots with more than 10 spaces, and two terminals, one of which is accessible to PRMs, for parking lots with more than 200 spaces.
Please note: From January 1, 2025, thewill be extended to all non-residential parking lots with more than 20 parking spaces.. These will have to be equipped with one charge point accessible to PRMs for every 20 spaces.
A great way to attract and retain employees
Charging your personal and/or business vehicle at the office is not just a matter of convenience for your employees. Of course, this advantage can simplify their lives. But it can also help to change attitudes, by enabling those who are still hesitant to switch to electric vehicles to do so.
It's important to remember that many electric vehicle owners don't have access to a home charging point, especially those who live in apartment blocks with no parking. For this specific group, being able to recharge at work is an undeniable asset. For you, it's an unbeatable argument for attracting new talent and enhancing the value of your company.
In 2020, thepolling institute IPSOS conducted a study for theassociation Avere based on a sample of 3643 electric vehicle owners. The statistics reveal that many users are not equipped with a home charging point, and that very few have the option of recharging their vehicle at work. Of the 38% of users who recharge at public charging points, 51% are unable to recharge their vehicle at homejust over half. Only 12% of users charge at their workplace.
Ipsos survey - Consultation with electric vehicle drivers - September 2020
Of course, if you've already electrified your fleet of commercial or company vehicles, the recharging mode will also be a decisive factor in boosting your employees' performance. On-site recharging will limit the risk of postponing or interrupting work due to insufficient range. What's more, for your employees, having to search for the nearest recharging station during their business trips is an additional source of stress and a waste of time.
Finally, the provision of charging stations on your site will optimize your employer brand strategy. It will become a distinctive criterion for establishing your credibility in terms of CSRsustainable development and respect for the environment. Set yourself apart from the competition and boost your brand's appeal!
An additional source of income
You'd like to roll out a charging station project in your company, but you're held back by the costs involved, which will only pay for themselves in the medium to long term. But what if we told you that you could immediately benefit from your equipment? The charging stations can be monetized in a number of ways in different ways:
- You bill all users (your employees, customers and visitors) for recharging.
- You offer a free service to part of your target audience (your customers and prospects), a flat-rate charge to your employees, and at actual cost to outsiders.
You're free to set and change your billing policy! It can be based on recharging time, energy used (per kWh)... or both.
PLEASE NOTE: FROM JANUARY 1ᵉʳ, 2025, FREE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT WORK WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES.
You prefer to stay focused on your core business, and don't want to spread yourself too thinly over other activities, such as operating your charging stations? To facilitate the commercial management of your equipment, you can use a supervision tool.
With this system, you can delegate the entire management of your charging points, from billing to maintenance, including authentication to distinguish users in the case of sector-based operations. An intuitive dashboard displays all collected data, including :
- definition and segmentation of terminal access ;
- consumption in kWh, updated in real time ;
- the availability of charging stations and the progress of charging operations;
- the next maintenance operations to be carried out per load point ;
- billing data.
Beev offers you a turnkey supervision tool, enabling you to benefit from 100% autonomous use.
A judicious alternative for optimizing your visibility
Installing charging stations in your company parking lot is a great way to stand out from the competition and improve the welcome you give your customers, visitors and staff.
But this value-creating approach can also meet a demand that the public network is not yet able to satisfy.
By the end of 2022, France will have more than 80,000 charging stations for electric vehicles. According to the latest monthly barometer published by Avere-France3177 new charging points were in service by January 2023. This acceleration is designed to make up for the 100,000 charging points target set by the government for the end of 2021, which has not yet been reached.
While we wait for the public network to be rolled out on a larger scale, businesses can take advantage of this opportunity.
Electric vehicle drivers who do not yet have their own recharging system can face logistical difficulties when when planning their journeys. By opening your charging points to the public, you'll be visible on applications that list available charging points, such as ChargeMap or Nextcharge. On these platforms, used by people outside your company, you can update information about your services. This is a great way to benefit from additional free publicity, develop your reputation and - why not? - attract new customers!
Terminal rental
The rental of electric charging stations is a turnkey service that allows you to benefit from new equipment adapted to your needs, while reducing your initial investment. It's even possible to change equipment at the end of the commitment period, in order to benefit from the most technologically advanced equipment available.
The main advantage of this system is that the supply and installation costs are advanced by the operator (in full, or in part if a contribution is made). Companies unable to purchase one or more charging stations immediately can choose between two options: the LLD (long-term leasing) or LOA (Lease with Purchase Option).
In both cases, the customer pays a monthly rent for the duration of the contract (generally between 3 and 5 years). The amount is calculated on the basis of a fixed price defined in advance, independently of electricity consumption. Depending on the formula, additional services (supervision, technical maintenance, assistance) are available as extras or directly included in the rent.
Estimate your project using our electric charging station rental simulator!
Install kiosks on your employees' premises
Despite the development of fast and even ultra-fast charging stations, recharging an electric vehicle still takes several hours. For mobile sales representatives and employees who have to travel a lot, there's a more comfortable alternative to recharging at the company site. By installing charging stations directly at your employees' homes, you can simplify their lives. They can schedule their charging at night and have their vehicle up and running the very next day. It's also a solution to consider if you can't deploy charging stations on your company site (lack of parking, technical obstacles, etc.).
What's more, by opting for connected charging stations, you can more easily keep track of consumption and, if necessary, compensate your employees in the form of business expenses.
Are you convinced by the benefits of installing charging points for electric vehicles, but dreading the management complications?
You don't have the budget to purchase one or more charging stations, but you still want to support your employees' sustainable mobility? There are other solutions!
The recharge card
Under the French Labor Code, the employer is not obliged to is not obliged to cover the cost of recharging or fuel costs for employees commuting to and from work. However, companies do have the option of bearing the costs by taking advantage of an exemption from taxes and social security contributions when employees reside in "a commune not served by a regular public transport service or a private service set up by the employer", or if their place of residence "is not included in the perimeter of a mandatory mobility plan in application of articles L. 1214-3 and L. 1214-24 of the French Transport Code" . The same provisions apply in the case of special working hours (e.g. night work, when public transport is not available - article L3261-3 of the French Labor Code) and for nomadic salespeople who need to recharge their batteries during business trips.
As a general rule, terms and conditions are defined on a case-by-case basis, according to company agreements.
Since May 10, 2020 the Sustainable Mobility Package has simplified the advance or reimbursement of electric vehicle recharging costs, which now extends to all employees, regardless of their place of residence. The mobility package applies to companies with more than 50 employees. It is capped at 800 euros per year per employee. This sum is exempt from tax and social security contributions for the employer.
To facilitate the reimbursement of recharging costs when they are carried out at public charging stations, the company can also offer employees a recharging card to employees.
The Beev recharge card recharge card gives your employees access to an extensive network of over 300,000 recharge points in France and Europe while benefiting from associated services, such as the Easy Charging Quality. For your part, you can access all consumption data and centralize them on a single invoice. Order your Beevarge card today: it's free and commission-free!
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