Why Home Charging Is Key for Fleets
Home EV charging is already the top choice for most personal EV drivers. Now, it’s becoming just as important for commercial fleet operators. As fleet electrification picks up speed, charging where vehicles park—often at employees’ homes—is emerging as a smart, scalable solution. It’s also a strategy that helps reduce downtime and improves convenience for both fleet managers and drivers.
And Siemens just introduced a system to make it work.
Meet Depot360: Home Charging, Reimbursed
Siemens has launched Depot360, a home charging reimbursement system designed specifically for fleets. It uses telematics data to track which vehicle is charging, even when multiple vehicles share the same charger.
Fleet owners can now accurately reimburse employees for charging at home, without installing separate meters or complex software. Depot360 integrates directly into payroll systems and works across many vehicle platforms, making implementation seamless.
Why Fleets Love the Home Option
Fleet electrification is surging. A Cox Automotive study found 90% of current EV fleet owners plan to expand in their next purchase cycle. And 87% of all fleet operators expect to add EVs within five years.
Charging at home cuts infrastructure costs, saves time, and offers drivers more flexibility. For companies like Siemens—with over 11,000 vehicles in its U.S. fleet—solutions like Depot360 offer huge scaling potential and long-term savings.
More Than Just Cost Savings
Beyond convenience, home charging opens the door to energy optimization. Charging off-peak can reduce electricity bills, and smart platforms like Depot360 could soon help fleets participate in grid programs that pay them back or offer added energy incentives.
As public charging policies fluctuate, home charging becomes a steady, cost-effective backbone for fleet electrification—no politics required, just practical solutions.
The Next Big Shift: Renters
A major opportunity is emerging in rental properties, where millions of potential EV drivers lack charging access. New “charging-as-a-service” models may bring home charging to multifamily dwellings—further connecting personal, commercial, and residential electrification efforts across the board.
