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The number of businesses offering on-site EV charging is set to double in the next year, according to research from leasing company Arval's Mobility Observatory.
It found that currently, 20% of businesses have charging available at their premises, and that this will increase to 40% within 12 months based on the intentions of those surveyed.
Head of the Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK Shaun Sadlier said this represented an important shift in supporting drivers who choose or are provided with an EV through their employer.
He said: "It means EV drivers visiting other companies should be able to increasingly access charging for their return or subsequent journey, saving time and presumably also accessing cheaper power than if they had to pay for public charging.
"One of the considerations that businesses need to think through is the mix of charging points which they install. One set of drivers may need access to a rapid charger to get sufficient additional miles, while for another group of drivers a slower charger will be adequate.
"Whether this all materialises in exactly the manner we'd hope is difficult to say - employees could 'hog' the chargers on their own company car park, but it does hopefully mark the beginning of a crucial infrastructure shift towards noticeably wider charger availability."
Arval's research also found a reduction in the percentage of companies offering free charging, from 29% to 17%, which it attributed to rising electricity prices.
It also found some divergence in attitudes towards paying for chargers to be installed at employees' homes, with 32% paying for this, but 16% leaving it to employees.
Sadlier said: ""It will be interesting to see how this situation develops as we head towards the 2030 new combustion engine deadline with increased pressure for as much home charging to be made available as possible.
"Charging at home tends to be one of the cheapest options for EV users, so helping them to access that power by paying for charger installation will make sense for many employers."
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