EV & Sustainability-Home Charging Installation & Incentives

Video Transcription

Video Summary

Alex, co-founder of Treehouse, discusses home charging solutions for fleet electrification, emphasizing their software-enabled installation platform for home and commercial charging, including bidirectional chargers and battery storage. He highlights the cost advantages of home Level 2 charging over public Level 3 DC fast charging—home charging costs about $0.16 per kWh versus $0.42-$0.50 for public, translating to roughly $1,000 annual savings per vehicle driving 800 miles monthly. Home charging also saves employee time, avoiding 40-50 hours spent at public chargers. Level 2, smart, hard-wired chargers are recommended for reliability and safety. For successful deployment, key stakeholders include fleet managers, drivers, and installers, with a structured process from eligibility assessment—favoring single-family homes with dedicated parking—to scoping, pricing, permitting, installation, and post-install support. Only 15-20% of homes need costly upgrades, with load management offering cheaper alternatives. Most fleets benefit from covering installation costs upfront (a not-to-exceed budget) for smoother adoption despite potential rebate ineligibility. Home charging is ideal for drivers who take vehicles home and average at least 800 miles monthly, providing cost, productivity, and driver satisfaction benefits.

Keywords

Fleet Electrification

Home Charging Solutions

Level 2 Chargers

Cost Savings

Installation Process