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4/4/2024

Can you make money from a charging station?

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The government is encouraging the rollout of semi-public charging points to meet their sustainability targets, and companies can also benefit. This article will discuss how companies can earn from semi-public charging stations and what the benefits are.

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Government incentive

The government plays a crucial role in encouraging the rollout of semi-public charging points. This is done to meet their sustainability targets and motivate companies to contribute to them. The government is counting on many semi-public charging points being installed and opened up, giving companies the opportunity to participate in them and reap the benefits.

Benefits of the revenue model

  • Cheaper electricity: Companies can buy electricity cheaper than the tariffs for public charging stations, saving costs
  • Extra source of revenue:  By charging a slightly higher fee per kWh for charging electric vehicles at your semi-public charging stations, you can set up a revenue model as a business.

External users for your charging station

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There are several ways external users can use your charging station:

  • Via een charging card: Most charging stations work with a charging card. Users can apply for a charge card from a charge point provider such as Pluginvest and use your charge point with it. There are several charge card providers on the market, each with their own rates and conditions.

  • Via an app: Some charge posts can be operated with an app. Users download the app from the charging station provider and can use it to activate the charging station and settle the charges.


How much you can earn

The amount you can earn from a semi-public charging station depends on a number of factors, such as:

  • The number of kWh consumed: The more kWh consumed, the more you can earn.

  • The tariff you charge: You can decide how much you want to charge per kWh. The rate should be higher than the rate you pay for electricity yourself, but should also be competitive with other charging stations in the area. Many companies use the CREG tariff, which is set every month and you can check  here .

  • The cost of the charging station: The cost of purchasing and installing the charging station should be included in the calculation.



It is clear that providing semi-public charging stations can be a profitable revenue model for companies. Thanks to the government's incentive, companies have the opportunity to reap financial benefits while contributing to sustainability goals. By buying cheaper electricity and charging a slightly higher fee for charging electric vehicles, you can set up a profitable revenue model as a business. 


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