Arbetsplatsladdare

Arbetsplatsladdare is a term used in Sweden to describe electric vehicle charging stations supplied at workplaces for employees and visitors to charge their personal vehicles during working hours. These chargers are typically installed in parking areas, garages or dedicated bays and are connected to the company’s electricity supply or a dedicated EV charging network. The goals are to encourage the use of electric vehicles, reduce carbon emissions, and provide convenient charging for employees who lack private charging options.

Swedish regulations and industry standards guide the design and installation of arbetsplatsladdare. The Swedish energy authority (Energimyndigheten) requires that chargers meet safety and accessibility criteria and be installed by qualified electricians. Public access chargers must provide clear communication to users regarding connection, payment, and usage limits, whereas private workplace chargers may be set to a “see user” or “free” mode. In addition, the Swedish Enforcement Authority (Konsumentverket) monitors for discriminatory charging policies, ensuring all employees have equal access to charging regardless of vehicle type.

The technology used in arbetsplatsladdare varies from basic 2.3 kW Level 1 chargers to high‑power 22 kW Level 2 units. Recent developments include smart charging capabilities that allow load balancing across a fleet, integration with solar PV systems and operator dashboards. Companies increasingly adopt flexible schemes such as “charging credits” to offset costs and track usage, and are exploring partnership models with state‑backed EV charging networks to benefit from subsidies and tax incentives.