EV Charging ROI Calculator

Unsure about when you’ll see a return on your EV charging investment? Answer a few questions and find out in minutes.
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Shared Charging:
Accessible to multiple EV drivers on a first-come, first-served basis. Shared charging stalls work well at properties where drivers are open to rotating access and can manage charging needs flexibly. Shared stalls are typically more economical and efficient for properties with numerous EV drivers.
Dedicated Charging:
These are reserved for specific EV drivers, providing exclusive access to the charger at all times. This setup suits properties with tenants who want guaranteed access. Dedicated charging stalls may have lower utilization than shared stalls on a per-charger basis, as each stall serves a single user.
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The industry recommendation is to electrify 25% or more of parking stalls to start.
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We recommend 20% of total parking stalls on site to account for current and future EV drivers at your site.
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Your cost can be found on your latest electricity bill or your local utility website.
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This markup creates a revenue stream while still offering residents savings compared to public charging rates.

Economic Summary With EV Charge Usage Sensitivity

Recover your investment in:
3.2 Years
Your Average Annual Net Operating Income (years 1-5):
$26,965
Residents' Annual Savings
(Compared to $0.50/kWh DCFC, Year 1):
$473
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Want to see faster ROI? Try switching to shared charging stalls.
This calculator is provided by PowerFlex Systems (PowerFlex). It is intended solely for general information and educational purposes. For the most accurate information, please talk to a PowerFlex expert.

What are additional ways to maximize your ROI from EV charging?

Increase your clean energy usage

By installing renewable assets like solar arrays on your property, you can generate clean energy and use it to help power your EV chargers. This allows you to reduce your reliance on price-volatile grid electricity, thus decreasing your annual operating expenses and boosting net operating income.

Consider fee-based EV charging

Collecting a nominal charging fee from your tenants unlocks a new revenue stream that can help offset EV charger installation costs. These fees are typically charged on a per kilowatt-hour basis and paid through a mobile app, at a kiosk, or via a card reader directly on the charger.

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Disclaimer: The ROI calculator provided on this website is intended to offer a general estimate and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. The accuracy of the results depends on the accuracy of the data entered, and the results may not apply to your individual circumstances and cannot be relied upon for financial or other planning purposes. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions related to providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public or private use based on the information provided by this calculator. The computations performed by this ROI calculator are based, in part, on information and assumptions provided by you, along with assumptions and variables related to installation and maintenance costs, permitting, the cost of electricity and petroleum, grid stability, local regulations, competition, future demand and other factors related to the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations. Given the variability of inputs, that may be based on historical or current data, the actual results of this ROI calculator are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete or timely.

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