Reimbursement for electric and hybrid vehicles
Adapt your reimbursement policies for the new reality of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electric and hybrid vehicles present different cost structure that requires adaptation in reimbursement policies.
Electric vehicles have much lower 'fuel' cost - about R$ 0.20-0.30 per km in electricity vs R$ 0.60-0.80 in gasoline. However, they have higher depreciation and initial cost.
Consider creating separate category for electric vehicles in the policy. The rate can be 20-30% lower than gasoline in 'fuel', but should compensate in accelerated depreciation.
Hybrids are in intermediate position. Calculate average proportion of electric vs combustion use and establish appropriate mixed rate.
Encourage use of more sustainable vehicles by offering slightly more favorable rates. This demonstrates the company's environmental commitment.
Update policies annually. As technology evolves and prices drop, reimbursement calculations need to keep pace.