How to support your employees with EV home charging

By 2030 the UK government wants 80% of new cars to be electric vehicles (EVs). But worries about home charging can hold drivers back from making the switch. And when you’re introducing an EV salary sacrifice scheme, those concerns can slow things down.

From helping your employees manage installation costs to educating them about public charging, it can be hard to know where to start. But the good news is that with the right support, it’s easy to clear the roadblocks and get your employees excited.

Let’s explore how helping your employees with charging can make your EV salary sacrifice scheme a success from day one.

Before you can support your employees, it’s important to understand what might be stopping them from charging at home.

One of the biggest barriers is the cost. Installing a home charger isn’t just about buying the device; depending on the home’s wiring and setup, installation costs can range from a few hundred to over a thousand pounds.

For many employees, that upfront spend feels like a big ask – especially when they’re already thinking about the cost of a new vehicle. Without a bit of help, it’s enough to make them hit pause on the whole idea.

And then there’s access. Not everyone has a driveway or a garage. Plenty of people live in flats or park on the street, which can make home charging tricky or totally off the cards. For them, switching to an EV can feel like a great idea in theory, but impossible in practice.

And even for those who can charge at home, there are still question marks. Rising energy bills, how to track charging costs, working out what’s reimbursable – it can all feel like stepping into the unknown. A little uncertainty can go a long way in holding people back.

Here’s how you can make home charging easier and cheaper for your employees.

1. Give your employees a free home charger

Offering help with charger installation can remove a huge barrier. When employees don’t have to manage the installation process themselves or cover upfront costs, switching becomes much easier.

With our salary sacrifice scheme, employees get a home charger installed for free as part of their package. They simply sign up, pick their car, and one of our friendly experts comes to install the charger at a time that suits them. No hassle, no extra costs – just easy, convenient charging ready to go.

2. Help your employees access public charging

Home charging is handy, but it’s not the only way to stay topped up. In fact, plenty of drivers charge entirely on the go – especially with tools like Octopus Electroverse.

Electroverse gives your team access to over 960,000 chargers (and counting) across Europe, all through one simple login and payment system. It’s designed to make EV charging feel just as easy as filling up at a petrol station. Drivers can quickly find nearby chargers, compare prices and speeds, check out local amenities, and navigate there – all from their phone or car screen. They’ll even get dynamic discounts at off-peak times!

Even better, with our EV salary sacrifice scheme, employees who can’t install a home charger get an Electroverse card loaded with £600 of public charging credit. That’s roughly 4,000 miles of driving, covered by charging on the public network.

3. Install workplace chargers

Giving your team the option to top up while they work is a super simple way to support their switch to electric.

And here’s the best bit: the UK government will help foot the bill. Through the Workplace Charging Scheme, you can get up to 75% off the cost of installing EV chargers (capped at £350 per socket), for up to 40 chargepoints across your sites. It’s open to businesses, charities and public sector orgs, as long as you’ve got off-street parking for your staff.

The scheme runs until March 2026, and applying is pretty straightforward — you just need an approved installer to redeem your voucher once the chargers are in.

And if you need some extra support, we’ve partnered with Plug Me In to help businesses install charging stations at their workplaces even more easily.

4. Help your employees reduce their energy bills

Let’s face it: even with energy prices set to dip a little this summer, lots of households are still feeling the squeeze. From July 2025, the energy price cap is dropping by around 7%, which means the average annual bill will fall to about £1,720. Better, sure – but still higher than we’d all like. And no one wants to be caught off guard if costs climb again.

That’s where a little extra support can go a long way. Whether it’s offering a monthly energy allowance, giving access to some of the cheapest energy tariffs on the market, or just sharing smart energy-saving tips, helping your team keep their homes cosy without the high cost is a brilliant way to show you care. It’s all part of helping your team cut costs, live more sustainably, and feel supported in and out of the office.

5. Educate and communicate clearly

Sometimes the biggest barrier is simply not knowing where to start. Running info sessions, sharing handy guides, or offering one-on-one support can really boost your employees’ confidence when it comes to home charging.

Take a look at our Ultimate Guide to Electric Charging to help your team understand everything from installation to costs. And if you’ve still got questions, why not chat with our experts? The more you can educate their teams, the easier and more approachable the whole EV journey becomes.

Helping your team go electric isn’t just about handing over the keys to a new car. It’s about supporting them with the things that matter – like where they’ll charge, how much it’ll cost, and whether it fits into their everyday lives.

By tackling the practical stuff – from home charging installations and public charging credit to workplace chargers and energy bill support – you’re not just making EVs more accessible; you’re making your employees feel supported and valued.

And when you combine that with clear, friendly communication and the right salary sacrifice scheme, you’ve got everything you need to drive real change.