A Practical Win for NZ Businesses
Make confident, informed decisions about home charging for your electric vehicle fleet.
Explore our practical insights and white paper to understand what works, what doesn’t, and how home charging could fit your organisation’s unique needs.
If you’ve read the whitepaper below and still feel unsure about the right approach for your fleet or circumstances, contact EVCS to discuss.
Why Home Charging Matters
- Home charging is the cornerstone of efficient EV fleets.
- Vehicles start each day fully charged, reducing reliance on public infrastructure.
- It delivers the lowest energy cost, improves reliability, and supports sustainability goals.
A practical guide for businesses was released in October 2025 to help organisations plan and deploy home charging programmes.
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The Regulatory Change (January 2026)
- WorkSafe’s Energy Safety Addendum (3rd Edition) removed the rule that employer-owned EVs must be charged in a garage.
- This aligns guidance with existing electrical safety standards and reflects real NZ living conditions.
- Outdoor charging is safe when installed correctly (RCD protection, weather-rated equipment, licensed electricians).
- Why the Change Was Needed
- The previous “garage-only” line created confusion and unnecessary barriers.
- It excluded many workers — especially renters — despite outdoor charging being fully compliant with NZ electrical standards.
What This Means for Businesses
- More staff can participate in home charging programmes.
- Lower compliance costs and reduced red tape.
- A clear, scalable pathway for rolling out home charging across fleets.
- Businesses should revisit their home charging plans considering the updated guidance.