What is Dynamic Reimbursement?
Dynamic Reimbursement is designed to reimburse drivers for their home charging costs as accurately as possible without requiring manual electricity bill handling or a complex setup.
Instead of using a fixed reimbursement rate, Northe calculates reimbursement based on:
- The energy charged during each home charging session
- The time when charging took place
- The hourly electricity market price
- A country-specific cost model that estimates the total home charging cost
This approach is particularly suitable for drivers with dynamic electricity contracts, where electricity prices vary throughout the day.
Why use Dynamic Reimbursement instead of a fixed reimbursement rate?
With a fixed reimbursement rate, drivers are reimbursed the same amount regardless of when they charge.
Dynamic Reimbursement better reflects actual charging costs by taking into account hourly electricity prices. This helps ensure that reimbursements more closely match the driver's real home charging expenses.
Which costs are included in the reimbursement calculation?
The reimbursement calculation includes:
- Hourly electricity market prices
- Country-specific estimates for taxes and other standard electricity cost components
The exact calculation differs between countries, reflecting local electricity market structures and regulations.
Does Dynamic Reimbursement cover every electricity cost on a driver's bill?
No.
Dynamic Reimbursement is designed to provide a fair and scalable estimate of home charging costs. Individual electricity contracts can contain additional fees, special tariffs, network charges, or other costs that vary between households and are not always possible to calculate automatically.
What should I do if some drivers feel under-reimbursed?
If drivers consistently feel that their actual charging costs differ significantly from the reimbursement amount, consider:
- Reviewing whether Dynamic Reimbursement is the right model for their electricity contract.
- Using a fixed reimbursement rate instead.
- Discussing company-specific reimbursement policies that better match local circumstances.
The most suitable model depends on the electricity contracts used by your drivers.
Which drivers benefit most from Dynamic Reimbursement?
Dynamic Reimbursement is generally best suited for drivers with dynamic electricity contracts, where electricity prices vary hourly.
Drivers with fixed-price contracts may achieve more predictable results with a fixed reimbursement model.
Is manual electricity bill handling required?
No.
One of the main benefits of Dynamic Reimbursement is that it eliminates the need for drivers to submit electricity bills or for fleet administrators to manually calculate reimbursements.