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EV Charging Revenue Calculator

EV charging stations generate both direct revenue and amenity rent premium.

Station count

Daily uses per station

Revenue per kWh

Avg kWh per session

Ad-hoc fee markup %

Annual charging revenue

$119,629

Revenue per station

$9,969

Sessions per year

10,950

How the math works

Sessions = stations × daily × 365. Revenue per session = kWh × rate × (1+markup). Annual = sessions × per session.

12 × 2.5 × 365 = 10,950 sessions × 25 kWh × $0.38 × 1.15 = $119,688 annual revenue, $9,974 per station.

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What this page estimates

This EV Charging Revenue Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for ev charging revenue. EV charging stations generate both direct revenue and amenity rent premium. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter station count.
Enter daily use per station.
Enter revenue per kWh.
Enter avg kWh per session.
Enter ad-hoc fee markup %.
Read annual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What drives EV charging revenue?

Direct: per-kWh charge fee (retail $0.25-0.45/kWh vs cost $0.08-0.15/kWh = 200-400% markup). Level 2 (AC, 240V): slow, cheaper to install, lower revenue. Level 3 (DC fast): quick, expensive install ($30-60k/unit), higher revenue. Indirect: resident amenity (1-3% rent premium in EV-friendly markets). Commercial property: customer draw to retail tenants. Average unit generates $2k-5k/yr direct revenue in 2024-2025.

Install cost?

Level 2 (7-19 kW): $3-8k per port installed including electrical work. Level 3 DC fast (50-350 kW): $30-150k per port installed. Site electrical upgrade often needed ($10-50k). Permitting ($2-10k per site). Signage and lighting ($1-3k). Total Level 2 package for 10-port rollout: $50-100k. Level 3 single-port: $50-200k. Multifamily typically goes with Level 2 (overnight charging); commercial often mixes.

Third-party operator vs self-operate?

Third-party (ChargePoint, EVgo, Electrify America, Tesla): free install in many cases, operator takes all revenue, property takes 0-15% rev share. Simple but limited upside. Self-operate: property invests $3-200k/port, captures all revenue, manages billing. More upside but operational complexity (billing, maintenance, customer service). Hybrid: third-party hardware + property-operated backend. Institutional properties increasingly self-operate for economics + data.

Tax credits?

Federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Section 30C): up to 30% of install cost (capped $100k per port commercial). State credits: CA Clean Fuel Reward, NY EV Make-Ready program (up to $5k/port). Utility rebates (Xcel, PG&E, ConEd): $500-10k/port depending on utility. Stack these — total can cover 40-80% of install cost in some markets. File promptly; programs change frequently.