Why Load Management is Crucial for SMEs Right Now

More and more small and medium-sized enterprises are electrifying their fleets. Whether it's a craft business, logistics service provider, or manufacturing company - electric vehicles are increasingly becoming part of everyday life. The benefits are clear: less CO₂, better image, subsidies.

However, many companies experience a shock after the first few months: The electricity bill is higher than planned. The reason is simple - without load management, unnecessary additional costs occur due to peak loads, standard rates, and lack of transparency.

The solution: An intelligent load management system for electric fleets that saves up to 40% in costs - without new charging hardware, but through smart control.

Typical Cost Traps When Charging Company Fleets

Operating costs increase primarily due to:

1. Uncoordinated Charging Processes: When all vehicles charge simultaneously, expensive peak loads occur.

2. Standard Rates: Charging during the day when electricity prices are high, instead of at night or during low market prices.

3. Missing Transparency: Without monitoring, it's unclear which vehicle costs how much.

4. Unused Self-Generated Power: PV systems are not integrated, and electricity is purchased at high prices.

These errors quickly add up to several thousand euros per year.

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What is Load Management?

Load management for SMEs means: intelligently managing the entire fleet. It’s not just about charging stations on the premises, but about a system that optimizes costs, loads, and rates.

The key functions:

1. Smart Charging – Charging processes are automatically shifted to favorable time slots.

2. Load Management – Charging power is dynamically distributed to reduce grid fees.

3. Integration of PV Power – Self-generated energy is automatically prioritized.

4. Transparency – Billing per vehicle and user, viewable at any time in the dashboard.

5. Home Charging & Company Cars – Company vehicles can be charged at the employee's home, with automatic billing.

The goal is to harmonize costs, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Case Study: Craft Business Saves 37%

A craft business with ten electric vans faced extremely high charging costs after a short time. The reason: all vehicles were plugged in immediately after working hours - without control.

After implementing an intelligent charging and load management system, everything changed:

1. Charging times were automated and moved to the night.

2. PV power from its own roof was integrated.

3. A dashboard displayed costs per vehicle.

The result: 37% less charging costs in the first year.

5 Levers for Up to 40% Cost Savings

For SMEs to derive maximum benefit from their load management, these measures are crucial:

1. Utilize Load Management

Avoids peak loads and reduces grid fees.

2. Integrate Dynamic Electricity Rates

Automatic charging when electricity prices are low – such as at night or during high wind and solar production.

3. Integrate Your Own PV System

Companies use their solar power directly for the fleet – cheaper and more sustainable.

4. Create Transparency

Every charging process is documented. Executives and fleet managers see costs per vehicle.

5. Automate Home Charging

Charge company cars at home, with automatic billing to the employer – all without Excel spreadsheets.

Further Benefits for SMEs

In addition to cost reduction, electric fleet management brings further advantages:

1. Planning Certainty: Reliable calculation instead of fluctuating costs.

2. Fast ROI: Investments often pay off in 12–18 months.

3. ESG Reporting: Automatic proofs for sustainability reports.

4. Employer Branding: Attractiveness as a sustainable employer increases.

5. Scalability: From a small fleet to a large electric fleet.

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The Future: Free Choice of Providers and Throughput Model

A look ahead shows: With the throughput model, companies will soon be able to use their own electricity contract at any charging station. This means:

1. No more dependence on expensive roaming systems.

2. Competition at the charging station lowers prices.

3. More transparency and cost control for SMEs.

Projects like BANULA and platforms like TransIT are implementing this standard. SMEs that invest in flexible load management today are ready to go as soon as the free choice of providers becomes a reality.

Conclusion: Act Now and Save

For SMEs, intelligent load management is not a "nice-to-have," but a necessity. Those who optimize early save up to 40% on charging costs, increase sustainability, and gain a clear competitive advantage.

Start now - with a free analysis of your charging infrastructure.