Home charging: the overlooked challenge in fleet electrification

Following a series of major new partnership wins for Indra’s Fleet-at-Home solution, Indra Chief Commercial Officer Simon Tate shares his perspective on why home charging is still frequently underestimated in fleet electrification strategies — and why a managed approach is critical to delivering a smooth transition for both fleet managers and drivers.

Indra has announced major new partnerships with leading organisations including Allianz, CBRE and SNG — joining a growing portfolio of organisations that trust Indra to deliver fleet home charging at scale, including Portakabin, Siemens and HomeServe.

From my perspective, these partnerships reflect a growing recognition across the fleet sector that home charging cannot be treated as an afterthought in electrification strategies.

As organisations accelerate their transition to electric vehicles, much of the focus is placed on vehicle supply and public and depot charging infrastructure. But in reality, for the majority of drivers, charging starts at home — and managing that at scale introduces complexity, cost and operational friction.

The operational reality of home charging

In my experience, many organisations now recognise the importance of home charging — but it is still frequently underestimated because implementing it at scale can appear complex, fragmented and resource-intensive.

Managing installations across a dispersed workforce, ensuring drivers are on the right energy tariffs, handling reimbursement accurately, and maintaining visibility across the entire process can quickly become difficult and time-consuming for fleet teams already managing major operational change.

Without the right support and systems in place, home charging can become a significant administrative and financial burden for businesses and a source of frustration for drivers.

Common challenges include:

• Limited visibility across installations and reimbursement
• Operational delays and driver frustration
• Complexity in managing hardware, tariffs and payments

One partner. One platform. Zero hassle

That’s exactly why we’ve developed Indra’s Fleet at Home solution as a fully integrated, end-to-end approach to home charging:

• Turnkey installation and compliance - We manage the entire installation journey, including driver home assessments, DNO applications, certified installation and all required compliance documentation
• Access to market-leading EV chargers with nationwide installation support
• HMRC-compliant employee reimbursement - Seamlessly integrates with Allstar, Rightcharge, Paua, TMC and more
• Integration with leading energy tariffs to help optimise charging costs
• A single platform to manage drivers, installations and costs

This fully integrated approach helps organisations reduce total cost of ownership, improve operational efficiency, and give fleet managers greater visibility and control, while delivering a seamless and reliable home charging experience for drivers.

Enabling a home-first charging strategy

By simplifying every stage of the journey — from onboarding through to installation, charging and reimbursement — Indra enables fleets to make home charging their primary source of energy.

I believe this shift is critical. Home charging represents the most cost-effective, reliable and convenient option for drivers — reducing reliance on public infrastructure and improving overall fleet performance.

Looking ahead

Looking ahead, I believe the organisations that solve home charging effectively will be best placed to scale EV adoption successfully, control costs and unlock the full operational value of fleet electrification.