With the increasing spread of electric vehicles, the need for efficient and transparent charging and billing solutions for the private sector is also growing. A “wallbox with a billing system” seems to be an ideal solution here. But is it really necessary to buy a special wallbox for billing?
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The answer to this question is: No! It is not necessary to buy a special wallbox to ensure smooth billing. Thanks to our patented process, any wallbox can be enabled for legally compliant billing in the home area. Of course, already legally compliant wallboxes can also be easily integrated into our billing service. This means that users of the Charge Repay Service have the freedom to choose which wallbox they want to purchase and use. The user-friendly web app also allows the classification of charging processes as private or business, ensuring maximum flexibility for your employees.
Nevertheless, we would like to take a closer look at the topic of wallboxes with billing systems and explain why it is currently such a relevant topic in the market.
What does “Wallbox with Billing System” mean?
A wallbox usually does not have an integrated billing system. To legally bill the home charging costs of a company car driver, legal compliance is required (at least in Germany). A wallbox suitable for billing must either be certified as a legally compliant wallbox or contain a MID meter. However, there are still some limitations for company car drivers with a wallbox with a MID meter. You can read more about this in our blog post “Retrofitting MID Meters or Legally Compliant Wallbox? ”
A wallbox can generate reports on the charging processes, which can then be submitted via travel expense reports or similar expense reimbursement systems. Alternatively, the company can purchase an automated billing system through which the billing is done.
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Advantages of a legally compliant Wallbox for home use
A legally compliant wallbox offers numerous advantages, especially in the private sector :
- Transparency and Accuracy: Thanks to the integrated calibrated electricity meter, electricity consumption is measured precisely. This enables accurate billing and ensures transparency in charging costs.
- Easy Billing: Automated billing systems significantly reduce administrative effort. Users can conveniently and easily bill their charging processes.
- Flexibility: A wallbox with a billing system can be used flexibly in various scenarios, whether for personal use or for billing charging processes with other users in the household.
We have also written a blog post on the topic of legally compliant wallboxes for company car drivers: “Wallbox for Company Cars: Efficient, Cost-Saving, and Legally Compliant. ”
Application Examples in the Private Sector
A wallbox with a billing system can be used in various private scenarios:
- Home: Homeowners can monitor the electricity consumption of their electric vehicles and accurately record the costs. This is particularly useful if several electric vehicles are used in the household or if, for example, a distinction needs to be made between private and business charging.
- Community Housing: In multi-family houses or residential complexes, the costs for charging electric vehicles can be transparently and fairly distributed among the users.
- Rental: Landlords can enable their tenants to charge electric vehicles and transparently bill the costs.
Conclusion
In summary, there is no wallbox that directly bills automatically. Instead, there are two main options: either the reports on the charging processes are submitted manually, for example via travel expense reports, or the company purchases an additional billing system that automates the billing. Thanks to innovative solutions like the Charge Repay Service, however, all wallboxes can be made legally compliant and integrated into a flexible billing system. This offers the freedom to choose the appropriate wallbox and still benefit from efficient and user-friendly billing. Whether for the home, community housing, or rentals – the possibilities are diverse and offer the right solution for every need. Therefore, it is worth examining the various options and choosing the best one for individual requirements.
