EV Charger Network Revenue Calculator

Commercial EV charger sites generate revenue per kWh; tenant attraction at retail/multifamily/parking.

Port count

Avg utilization %

kWh / port / hour @ active

Revenue $/kWh

Operator share %

Site host annual revenue

$157,680

Total annual revenue

$315,360

Per port revenue

$39,420

How the math works

Per port = active hours × kWh × $/kWh. Total = ports × per port. Site host = total × (1 − operator).

8 × 8760 × 20% × 50 × $0.45 = $315,360 total. Site host = $157,680 (50%).

How to Use

Enter port count.
Enter avg utilization %.
Enter kwh / port / hour @ active.
Enter revenue $/kwh.
Enter operator share %.
Read site host annual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial EV charger economics?

Level 2: $400–800/yr revenue per port, low utilization. DC fast charger: $5,000–25,000/yr per port at moderate utilization. Capex: Level 2 $3–8k/port. DC fast: $40–200k+/port (varies by output 50–350 kW). Utility demand charges punish low-utilization DC fast. Operator share: 40–60% of revenue (Tesla, ChargePoint, EVgo, Electrify America). Site host: 10–25% of revenue, real estate provider. Federal credit 30C: 30% up to $100k commercial credit per location.

How does this asset class compare to traditional CRE?

Specialty assets (self-storage, RV parks, MHP, marinas, cold storage, data centers, parking, car wash, QSR/c-store, billboards, cell towers) typically offer higher cap rates than office/retail but with more operational complexity. They reward specialized operators with deep market knowledge. Lender pool is narrower, capital costs sometimes 50–150 bps higher, but downside resilience often better.

Capex and operational considerations?

Specialty assets often have heavier operational burden than passive triple-net retail. Self-storage, RV, MHP: tenant turn, security, basic upkeep. Marinas, parking, car wash: equipment-heavy with replacement reserves. Cold storage, data center: utilities are major cost. Billboards, cell towers: minimal opex, near-passive. Match management capacity to asset operational intensity.

Exit strategy?

Specialty asset cap rates have compressed significantly over last cycle but volatility is real. Buyers: REITs, private equity rollups, regional operators, 1031 buyers. Strong NOI history, environmental clarity (especially for car wash, gas station), and lease structure (for billboards, cell towers) drive valuation. Plan exit 24+ months in advance for best execution.