EV Charging ROI Calculator

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Assumptions

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A. Charger Configuration

L2 Ports

L3 / DCFC Ports

L2 Nameplate kW

L3 Nameplate kW

L2 Avg Delivered kW Auto

L3 Avg Delivered kW Auto

L2 Utilization % Avg 10–20%

L3 Utilization % Avg 12–18%

B. Pricing & Revenue

L2 Price ($/kWh) Avg $0.35–$0.55

L3 Price ($/kWh) Avg $0.40–$0.65

L2 Efficiency % AC — typically 100

L3 Efficiency % DC — typically 90

Electricity Cost ($/kWh all-in) SE US avg $0.09–$0.20

C. Revenue Fees & Sharing

Network Fee Mode

Network Fee Value % of charging revenue

Idle Fee Mode

Idle Fee Value % of L3 charging revenue

Operator Revenue Share % % retained by operator

D. Hardware & Capital

Hardware Cost ($) Total equipment cost

Target Margin % Guides selling price

Hardware Selling Price ($)

Hardware Margin $ Auto

Actual Margin % Auto

Installation & Site Work ($) One-time total

Utility Make-Ready Contribution ($) Offset

Rebates / Grants / Incentives ($) All combined

E. Operating Costs

Annual Maintenance ($/yr)

Network Platform Fee Mode

Net Platform Fee Value % of site revenue

Per Port Monthly Fee ($)

Other Annual Fees ($)

Credit Card Fee Mode

CC Fee Value % of site revenue

Site / Host Lease Expense ($/yr) Paid to property owner

F. Growth & Analysis

Price Growth %/yr Pricing escalation

Demand Growth %/yr kWh volume growth

OpEx Escalator %/yr Cost inflation

Analysis Period (years)

▶ G. Customer Lease / Financing Revenue

Customer Lease Enabled

▶ H. Recoupment Revenue Share Waterfall

Waterfall Enabled

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Year 1 Revenue Breakdown

L2 kWh Sold

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L3 kWh Sold

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Total kWh Sold

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Charging Revenue

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Network Fee Rev

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Idle Fee Rev

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Gross Site Revenue

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Operator Gross Rev

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After revenue share

Operating Costs

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Capital Summary

Hardware Margin

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Sell price − cost

Net CapEx

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After offsets & rebates

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Return Metrics

Year 1 Net Cash Flow

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Year 1 EBITDA

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Cumulative Cash

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10-year total

Simple Payback

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Break-even year

IRR

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Internal rate of return

Breakeven Year

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Cumul. cash turns positive

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Annual Model

Year	Charging Rev	Net Fee Rev	Gross Rev	Op. Costs	Net Cash Flow	Cumul. Cash
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⚠ For planning purposes only. Utilization, pricing, and revenue assumptions are illustrative. Revenue share, waterfall, and lease calculations are simplified models. Consult a qualified tax advisor and project finance professional before making investment decisions.
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