Electric company fleet management: how Net Manager works
The electrification of company fleets is a consolidated reality for businesses that focus on sustainability. The real value lies in the ability to monitor and optimise every single kWh.
How can consumption between headquarters, public network and employees’ domestic charging sessions be coordinated? Thanks to Net Manager, Enel’s B2B mobility software, which allows companies to manage their charging infrastructure in real time, monitoring costs, consumption and reporting from a single platform.
The challenges of fleet management in the electric era
Switching to electric means replacing the old fuel card with real-time digital monitoring. If cost control once depended on checking invoices, today the economic success of the transition for a Fleet Manager inevitably passes through three structural challenges:
- Fragmented charging: vehicles charge at the office, on the public network or in employees’ private garages. Without centralised software, aggregating this data into a single report is complex for administrative offices.
- Power peak management: simultaneous charging can exceed the capacity of the company meter. The risk is power disconnection or penalties in the bill. Optimising flows without resorting to costly network upgrades is a priority.
- Reporting complexity: reimbursing an employee who charges at home requires precise calculations on the real cost of energy. Managing this variable manually exposes to errors and potential tax disputes.
What Net Manager is and how it simplifies operations
Net Manager is the single portal that allows you to manage charging infrastructures intelligently and flexibly. It is the central system that communicates with charging stations and company databases, enabling complete operational management through these key functions:
An interactive dashboard shows the health status of the charging points, consumption and availability, ensuring that the fleet is always ready to move. Designed for multi-site and multi-country operations, the platform adapts to the needs of the fleet as the company grows.
Manage permissions in a granular way through RFID cards or the Enel On Your Way App. Decide who can charge, at what times and at which stations, with the possibility of generating “Customer Driver” and “Employee Driver” codes for differentiated access. For an even smoother experience, enable Plug & Charge; in this way, users can charge immediately without RFID or access via app.
You can transform a cost into an opportunity, making charging stations accessible to the public during certain time bands and generating extra revenue through the sale of energy.
The platform is assisted by 24/7 technical monitoring through a dedicated control room, with remote troubleshooting and firmware updates.
Reducing TCO with smart charging
The success of an electric fleet is measured in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), i.e. the total cost of ownership and management of the vehicle throughout its entire life cycle. Net Manager intervenes directly to lower it through Smart Charging and its advanced features:
Dynamic load management (Load Balancing): the software distributes power among the vehicles being charged based on preset priorities, avoiding meter disconnection and the purchase of additional committed power. Integration with building loads is available with the installation of additional hardware.
Tariff optimisation: it schedules charging sessions in the time bands with lower energy impact (for example during night-time hours), guaranteeing full batteries at the lowest possible cost.
Detailed reporting: the platform generates reports on sessions, charging points, drivers and fleet vehicles, exportable in PDF, XLS and CSV format, both on a scheduled basis and on request.
Net Manager Start vs Pro: the differences
Enel’s offer is modular, designed to grow together with the company’s needs. The choice between Start and Pro depends on the level of automation and control required.
| Features | Net Manager Start | Net Manager Pro |
|---|---|---|
|
Real-time monitoring |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Access Management/RFID |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Reporting |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Smart Charging |
Included (only load management) |
Included (load management plus cost optimisation by tariff) |
|
Domestic Reimbursements |
❌ |
Automatic by bank transfer |
|
AFIR Compliance |
Virtual POS support |
Full physical/virtual POS support |
Net Manager Start is the ideal choice for companies approaching digital fleet management for the first time and needing centralised monitoring without additional complexities.
Net Manager Pro is the recommended version for businesses with structured fleets, employees who charge at home and advanced charging optimisation needs.
Frequently asked questions
Net Manager is designed to optimally manage the Enel charging ecosystem. The platform guarantees full compliance with the European AFIR regulation, which defines specific requirements for company charging infrastructures, with support for physical and virtual POS payments. For the complete list of compatible infrastructures, you can consult the dedicated section on the Enel website.
Yes. Net Manager is a scalable solution designed for multi-site and multi-country management, suitable for fleets of different sizes distributed across different sites.
Yes. Net Manager Pro exports detailed reports on sessions, drivers and vehicles in XLS and CSV format, both on a scheduled basis and on request.
Automatic reimbursement is available for sessions carried out on compatible Enel devices. For the updated list of supported devices, it is advisable to check directly with an Enel consultant.