For a growing number of employees, the ability to charge at work is no longer a perk — it’s part of making EV ownership practical.

For many organisations, the initial question is straightforward: should we install EV chargers?
But very quickly, a second question follows: can it generate revenue?

While it’s understandable to view EV charging through a commercial lens, the most successful workplace installations are rarely driven by income. Instead, they are designed as a service that supports employees, strengthens sustainability goals and future-proofs the workplace.

Why Employees Expect Charging at Work

The workplace is one of the most natural locations for EV charging. Employees typically park for extended periods — often six to eight hours — which allows vehicles to charge gradually throughout the day.

For employees who don’t have access to home charging, or who rely on public infrastructure, workplace charging can make EV ownership far more practical. In many cases, it becomes a deciding factor in whether someone chooses to switch to an electric vehicle at all.

As EV adoption grows, this expectation is becoming more visible. Forward-thinking organisations are recognising that providing charging is not just about infrastructure, it’s about supporting their people.

The Reality of Revenue from Workplace Charging

It’s not uncommon for businesses to ask whether EV charging can pay for itself, or even generate profit over time. While there may be opportunities to recover costs, workplace charging is rarely a significant revenue driver.

This is largely due to how it is used. Unlike public charging hubs, where drivers pay for convenience and speed, workplace chargingis typically lower-powered and used over longer periods. Pricing is often set to be fair and accessible for employees rather than commercially optimised.

In this context, attempting to maximise revenue can actually work against the purpose of the installation. High tariffs may discourage use, create friction for employees and undermine the overall benefit.

For most organisations, the value of workplace charging is not measured in direct income, but in the broader impact it has on the business.

A Strategic Investment in People and Sustainability

When viewed as a service, workplace EV charging aligns more closely with other employee benefits. It supports:

• Employee satisfaction and retention
• Recruitment, particularly among sustainability-conscious talent
• Corporate ESG and net zero commitments
• Reduced reliance on public charging infrastructure

For organisations with fleet vehicles, it can also support the transition to electric operations over time. In this sense, EV charging becomes part of a wider strategy— one that reflects how the business supports its workforce and prepares for the future.

Designing Charging Around the Workplace

For workplace EV charging to be effective, it needs to be designed around how the site operates.

Because vehicles are parked for long periods, slower AC chargers are often the most appropriate solution. They provide sufficient charge over the course of the working day without placing unnecessary demand on the site’s electrical capacity.

Equally important is planning for future growth. As more employees switch to EVs, demand will increase. Scalable infrastructure ensures the site can expand without major disruption or reinvestment.

Operational simplicity is another key factor. Workplace teams should not be responsible for managing faults, monitoring usage or maintaining hardware. A well-designed solution runs in the background, allowing the business to offer charging without adding complexity.

A Practical, Long-Term Approach

The organisations seeing the most success with workplace EV charging are those that approach it pragmatically.

Rather than focusing on short-term returns, they prioritise reliability, accessibility and long-term value. They recognise that EV chargingis part of a broader shift in how employees travel, and that supporting that shift brings benefits beyond direct revenue. As adoption continues to grow, workplace charging willbecome increasingly standard. Businesses that plan for it now are better positioned to meet future expectations without needing to catch up later.

Speak to Connekt

If you’re exploring EV charging for your workplace and want to understand what approach makes sense for your site, the first step is a conversation.

Connekt with our team to explore how workplace EV charging can support your employees, align with your sustainability goals andfit your long-term plans.

Because the most effective workplace charging isn’t built to generate revenue — it’s built to work for your people.

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