Power Up Your Fleet: Why Home Charging Cables Matter

As the UK accelerates toward its Net Zero goals, businesses are rapidly electrifying their fleets. But while many companies focus on public and workplace infrastructure, home charging for fleet drivers often gets overlooked.

At EVwired, we know that reliable, efficient home charging is essential for maintaining productivity—and keeping costs down. In this guide, we’ll break down the best EV charging cables for fleet vehicles, ensuring your drivers are equipped with safe, durable, and high-performance solutions.

Why Fleet Drivers Need Home Charging Cables

Home charging is the most convenient and cost-effective way to power business vehicles, especially for drivers who park overnight at home.

Key benefits include:

• Lower energy costs than public charge points.

• Reduced downtime during working hours.

• Eligibility for government grants such as the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS).

Choosing the right charging cable is critical for safety, compatibility, and long-term savings.

Top EV Charging Cable Features for Business Fleets

When selecting EV charging cables for your business fleet, here's what to look for:

Type Compatibility

• Type 1 cables: Typically used by older models or imported vehicles (e.g., Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander).

• Type 2 cables: The UK and European standard—used by most modern EVs including VW ID.4, Tesla Model 3, and Kia EV6.

Charging Cable Phase

• Single-phase (up to 7.4kW): Ideal for domestic home charging setups.

• Three-phase (up to 22kW): Futureproofed for faster workplace or high-capacity residential charging where available.

Type 2 to Type 2 single-phase cables are the most common and suitable for most UK home chargers.

Durability & Weather Resistance

Fleet drivers charge in all conditions. Choose cables with:

• IP55 waterproof rating.

• Heat resistance.

• Protective end caps to prevent dirt and damage.

Best Cables for Fleet Drivers: Our Recommendations

At EVwired, we offer a range of business quality charging cables designed to support fleets of all sizes:

Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable – 5m, 7m, 10m, or 15m:

• Compatible with 99% of UK electric vehicles.

• Available in single-phase or three-phase charging.

• Comes with a free storage case, 2-year warranty, and fast-tracked UK delivery.

Discover our Type 2 EV Charging Cables.

Grants and Workplace Support for Fleet Charging

Don’t forget—fleet charging at home may also be supported by government incentives:

EVHS (Home Charging)

Offers up to £350 toward the installation of a smart home charge point for fleet drivers.

WCS (Workplace Charging Scheme)

Covers up to 75% of installation costs for business premises—up to 40 sockets per company.

Read more about the UK Gov home and EV charging grants.

Equip Your Fleet for Home Charging Success

Supporting your drivers with the right EV charging cables is essential to keeping your electric fleet running efficiently. Whether your business runs a handful of vehicles or a nationwide network, EVwired has the solutions to make home charging safe, fast, and reliable.

Get in touch with our team for a fleet quote today.