Drawing on his experience establishing Lex Autolease’s plug-in vehicle proposition – helping build one of the UK’s largest alternatively fuelled fleets – Chandler will share practical insights, policy considerations and technology solutions that can help make home charging a seamless part of fleet electrification strategies.

Why is home charging such a critical issue for fleet operators today?

“Home charging is important for fleets where the vehicle is taken home at night and is not depot based. It’s important financially, and that’s not just the cost of the energy; it’s also the ability to remove the need to charge during the day, which can negatively impact productivity. That said, energy costs when charging at home can be 10% of the cost of charging on the public networks, so the savings can be significant.”

What are the biggest barriers fleets face when providing home charging for drivers?

“The first and most obvious is that many people in the UK may not have access to off-street parking or a dedicated parking space. That’s the first issue, but even if they have off-street parking there are still other considerations, such as cost of installation, staff turnover and fair and equitable methods of reimbursing the energy used, especially for job-need commercial vehicles.”

How can fleets overcome infrastructure cost and access challenges?

“You need to understand your operating cycles, charging requirements and driver population. The longest dwell times and cheapest energy typically occur overnight at home, so maximising home charging should be a primary consideration. That said, there is a cost, so a stable workforce is preferable to prevent stranded assets. Different approaches are necessary for car drivers versus commercial vehicle drivers, as the latter gain no personal benefit from having an electric vehicle.”

How can operators ensure fairness and equity in access to home charging?

“It is not often possible for all drivers to have a level playing field here; their properties are not under your control so there will always be compromises. However, those without the option to charge at home may still have access to local 7kW low-cost charging solutions. A key factor for equality is ensuring that energy reimbursements are fair and based on actual energy costs where possible.”

What innovative approaches are simplifying home charging?

“There have been several innovations to help simplify home charging, from “at cost” reimbursement propositions to on-street charging solutions. These can include pavement gullies, local authority roadside 7kW chargers or even community charging solutions. A key opportunity is maximising the utilisation of existing infrastructure – people’s home chargers or workplace chargers outside business hours. The key is maximising charging assets and providing the right type of charging at the right time – i.e. lower-cost 7kW charging for overnight charging."

How can policy support and incentives help fleets scale home charging?

“An EV policy needs to be agile and adaptable. For home charging there may need to be incentives for employees to charge at home, especially for commercial vehicles, which may include free chargers and installation, and assistance with selecting the best energy provider and rates. Energy costs must also be reimbursed fairly and equitably. There also needs to be innovative thinking around home charging where this may be difficult for people without off-street parking, and alternative options available for those without home charging.”

What role do technology solutions play?

“Tech solutions for energy payments can be key, especially for commercial vehicles. Looking ahead to V2G, apps and energy management – and the associated cost savings – will undoubtedly increase the importance of smart chargers and apps. In addition, consideration will be needed for home energy systems too – who should benefit financially from installing such equipment? We will need to consider all these implications moving forwards. There will be both challenges and great opportunities as electricity becomes the driver of fleets.”

What practical takeaways can delegates expect from your session?

“We are in a transition to electric vehicles. This means we may not have all the solutions now but must be open to innovation and willing to trial different approaches. By sharing insights into how the market is transforming, I hope attendees will leave with practical and innovative ideas they can adapt to their own fleet strategies without needing to create solutions from scratch.”

Anything else to add?

“A successful EV transition in the UK needs collaboration, so working with others in fleet, transport, infrastructure and energy is essential for success.”

The UK Charging Infrastructure Symposium will take place on 4-5 March 2026 at the British Motor Museum. Book your delegate pass today by clicking here.