The installation of EV Charge Station have many benefits, because Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in people’s life , as more people switch to electric cars, it is important for companies to keep up with the charging pile.
Can I charge people for using my car charging station?
Yes, you are allowed to charge people for using your station although many station owners choose to provide free charging pile as an enticement or benefit. An example of this is an employer offering free charging to their employees and customers. If you decide to charge for use there are a number of factors to consider in determining what works best for you.
Charging for use depends on venue.
Your decision will depend in part on the venue where it is operating. In some areas of New York State, particularly in the larger cities, some garages that charge for parking may find clients that are willing to pay extra for EV charging equipment on a regular basis because they do not have the ability to charge at their residence.
Charging for use depends on site installation purpose.
Profit generated by the station is not the only opportunity to generate a return on investment from the charging station. Charging stations might attract EV drivers who then patronize your business, retain valuable employees, or provide a sense of your environmental stewardship which might help attract EV and non-EV residents, employees, or customers.
How charging for use works.
Station owners can charge for use per hour, per session, or per unit of electricity.
Per Hour: If you charge per hour, there is a set cost for any vehicle whether it is charging or not, and different vehicles receive electricity at different rates, so the cost of energy may vary widely by charging session.
Per Session: This is usually more appropriate for workplace charging or charging stations that have very short, regular sessions.
Per Unit of Energy (usually kilowatt-hour [kWh]): This accurately accounts for the true cost of electricity for the charging station owner, but does not give an incentive for a car that is fully charged to leave the space
Some site owners have tried combinations of these approaches, such as charging a flat rate for the first two hours, then an increasing rate for longer sessions. Some locations might prefer to lower their operating expenses by not joining a charging station network and offering charging for free.
Post time: Feb-20-2025