victorian electric vehicle trial mid-term report - Department of Transport

Workplace charging appears to be akey enabler for the EV business case– charging at both ends of the journeyallows high mileage drivers to takeadvantage of the EV operational costsavings, and removes any concernsabout range limitations.The significance of workplacecharging for the emerging EV marketis highlighted by the results from thetrial application to participate process.Figure 42 provides a breakdown in dayand night-time parking locations forthe would-be EV drivers who appliedto participate in the trial. For all carsin these households, nearly four infive were reported to be parked atthe workplace during daytime hours.Additional evidence in support ofworkplace charging can be seen inFigure 22.Employer benefits are suggested toinclude improved staff attraction/retention, reduced transport energycosts for salary-packaged employees,and addition of a leading-edgecapability to their sustainabilitycredentials. However while theevidence-base for these items isonly now being compiled, the coststo employers may be a significantdeterrent. Direct costs may be incurredfrom parking, infrastructure and/orenergy use, while indirect costs includestaff education and training, planningand management overheads.Once an organisation elects to pursueworkplace charging, this may occurthrough a number of different avenues:• Making fleet EV charging outletsavailable for staff use• Partnering with nearbycommercial car-parking for theprovision of EV charging locations• Installing EV charging outlets incompany car-parking• Aligning vehicle and chargingsalary packaging options.Location Opportunities IssuesPortfolio of corporate sitesKey customer sitesOn-street sponsored sitesStaff residencesIncrease vehicle utilisationPromote learning across the organisationIncrease visibility to key stakeholdersIncrease visibility to key stakeholdersShare learningsPromote EV uptake through the supply-chainPotential cost sharing between organisationsIncrease vehicle utilisation for all partiesIncrease visibility of branded vehicleCost sharing may be a key enabler for chargingstation establishmentIncreased/guaranteed utilisation for chargingstationPromote EV uptake in wider communityImproved oversight of transport energy costsReduction in transport energy costs for salarypackagedvehiclesEmployee attraction/retentionCoordination across facilities managersVehicle energy use accounting across charginglocationsNegotiations to finalise arrangementsVehicle energy use accounting and/or costreconciliation across charging locationsPotential/perceived risk and liability issuesSunk investment if partnership dissolvesHigh upfront cost of on-street locationsVehicle energy use accounting across charginglocationsIncreased damage risk for vehicle/chargingstationArrangements for installation of charging outletVehicle energy use accounting and/or costreconciliation across charging locationsFringe benefits tax treatment of chargingTable 13. Corporate charging network locations – opportunities and issues.CREATING A MARKET 79