1. What cost control options are available for Mbrella Charge?
Set monthly budget limits
Set a maximum amount (e.g., €150) per month for charging
Any amount exceeding this limit will not be reimbursed by the employer
Apply country-specific geo-restrictions
Use a country picker to select multiple countries where charging is allowed
This restricts employees from charging at the company's expense outside specified countries (charging won't be blocked but costs will be charged to the employee)
Allow or disallow public and fast charging
Restrict charging to specific providers
Bill the cost for idle fees to your employees
Bill the cost for office charging to your employees
Set up notifications for cost-saving opportunities
Options may include alerts for
Excessive public charging
Charging during peak hours
When charging costs exceed a certain amount
Monthly charging cost overviews
❗️ Note that any spending out of your company's policy will be entirely billed to the employee.
💡 Important: If an employee's charging session exceeds their remaining budget, the entire session will be billed privately to the employee.
You can allow unused budget to roll over into the next month. When carryover is enabled and an employee exceeds their monthly budget, they'll initially pay the full charging amount. The system will then reimburse them via payroll for the portion that should have been covered by their carried-over budget, ensuring their available budget is used correctly.
2. How to manage your Mbrella Charge cost controls
Log into the admin side of the Mbrella Platform
Go to mobility hub and choose Mbrella Charge
Manage the settings section (right side of the page)
By effectively using these cost control features, you can manage and optimize your organisation's EV charging expenses while providing a valuable benefit to your employees!