Charging a company car privately: wallbox & private trips with a company EV
As a commuter between workplace and home, a company car also lets you charge privately. But: how expensive is private use really? When does a charging point count as "business" and when as "at home"? This guide provides orientation.
Wallbox at the workplace
Since 2024: employees may use a private EV charging station on company premises up to 11 kW (22 kW with restrictions) without the full value of the electricity being taxed. The 0.03% rule acts as the upper limit.
Wallbox at home — but how?
Would you also like to charge privately at your own wallbox? What matters is whether the electricity is used for business or private purposes. The 1% rule vs. 0.03% rule for the electric vehicle is what decides here.
Tax consequences
Private use of the company car must be taxed — including the electricity charged. We show how you can document the correct separation of business and private use.
Tax aspects at a glance
- Business vs. private use: charging on company premises is generally tax-free as long as it is used only for business purposes.
- From home to the car: if you operate the wallbox in front of your home and the employer covers the electricity, it must be taxed as a monetary benefit.
- Documentation requirement: keep your trips neatly recorded under the 1-minute rule (commute of at least 1 km from home).
Tip: the combination of wallbox & company car
At home with wallbox/solar surplus, on the road with a flexible app solution and charging card, you can maximize your savings. Also use the LadeGuide app to always find the cheapest column near you.
Sources & notes
- LadeGuide, 30.09.2026: content on the wallbox and private trips as part of the collection "How would you like to charge?".