Yes — a take-home fleet car can charge at home with the EV-ACS4005T, and from the driver’s seat the job is small. The unit plugs into a 240 V outlet; nothing is installed at your house. Your part is three things: a suitable outlet, the current setting that matches your circuit, and a record of each session’s energy — that record is what your fleet reimburses from.
Key Takeaways
- A take-home fleet car charges at home with a portable unit — no installation at the driver’s house.
- The driver’s job is an outlet check, the setting that matches the home circuit, and a session record.
- The display’s kWh figure is the proof reimbursement runs on; ask early what your policy requires.
- The unit is company property and returns with the car — unplug, hand back, done.
What Your Fleet Controls, and What You Control
Fleets run take-home charging under a written policy — reimbursement model, hardware ownership, and what happens when a driver leaves are fleet decisions, settled before handover. Sizing the depot side of the same program is covered in our guide to fleet depot charging. What lands on you is the home end:
| Your fleet decides | You handle at home |
|---|---|
| Which reimbursement model applies and what counts as proof | Keeping the session record the policy asks for |
| Who owns the charger and who pays for any home circuit work | Plugging in, setting the current, and reporting problems early |
| What happens to the car and charger when you move or leave | Parking so the cable reaches, and keeping the unit in good condition |
Before the First Night: Your Home Checks
- Find the outlet first. This charger needs a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 240 V circuit. If your garage or driveway has one, you are ready. If it does not, tell your fleet before the car arrives: adding a circuit is an electrician’s job and a policy question.
- Check the reach. The cable is 25 or 28 ft depending on the version issued. Park where the car will actually sit overnight and confirm the cable reaches the port comfortably.
- Know your breaker. The breaker number for that outlet decides which setting you may use. If you cannot identify the circuit, ask the fleet or an electrician rather than guessing.
Set the Current to Your Circuit
Charging is a continuous load, so under the National Electrical Code the breaker is sized at 125% of the charger’s current. The EV-ACS4005T adjusts between 16, 24, 32 and 40 A; match the setting to your circuit and leave it there:
| Setting you choose | Breaker on that circuit | Power at 240 V |
|---|---|---|
| 16 A | 20 A | About 3.8 kW |
| 24 A | 30 A | About 5.8 kW |
| 32 A | 40 A | About 7.7 kW |
| 40 A | 50 A | 9.6 kW |
A lower setting is not a failure: a car parked for ten hours fills comfortably at 24 A, and the lower draw is gentler on an older panel.
The Record Your Fleet Will Ask For
The unit’s 1.77-inch display shows the energy each session delivers, in kilowatt-hours — your proof of use. Note it after each charge: date, kWh, and mileage if your policy asks. Our breakdown of what home charging costs shows how a kWh figure turns into money. If the details were not covered at handover, ask four questions:
- Am I reimbursed per kWh, paid a flat allowance, or not reimbursed?
- Does the display figure count as proof, or do you want photos or a log?
- The charger belongs to the company — who do I call if it is damaged or stops working?
- If I move house or leave, how do the car and charger get back to you?
The Unit Itself
The EVDANCE EV-ACS4005T is a 40 A NACS portable charger: 9.6 kW at full setting, NEMA 14-50 plug, IP66 rated, 25 or 28 ft cable. Because it is portable, it can be recovered with the car and moved to another driver’s home — nothing is ever un-installed from yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for the electricity a take-home fleet car uses?
Your employer’s policy decides — commonly reimbursement per measured kWh, or a flat allowance. Either way, the session energy figure makes the amount provable: keep the record.
What if my home has no 240 V outlet?
Say so before you accept the car. The fleet’s options are a paid circuit at your home, depot or public charging, or a different assignment. Do not solve it with extension cords or adapters as a permanent setup.
What happens to the charger when I change roles or leave?
It is company equipment: it goes back with the car. Because nothing was installed at your home, handover is simply unplugging it.
Related Reading
- Fleet Depot Charging: How to Size AC Chargers for Vans and Light Commercial Vehicles
- How to Plan a Workplace EV Charging Program
- How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car at Home?
- Smart Charging and Time-of-Use Tariffs: How Scheduling Cuts EV Charging Costs
