EV Charging ROI Calculator

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Assumptions

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A. Charger Configuration

Charger Type Sets power (kW)

Number of Ports Networked ports at site

Hardware Cost / Port ($) Your purchase cost

Hardware Selling Price / Port ($) Price charged to customer

Installation & Site Work ($) One-time total

Network / EVSE Mgmt ($/port/yr)

B. Revenue Assumptions

Utilization Rate DCFC avg 12–18%

Retail Price ($/kWh) DCFC avg $0.35–$0.50

Host Revenue Share (%) To property owner

Network Access Fee Per-session surcharge

Avg. Sessions / Port / Day DCFC avg 3–8

Avg. kWh / Session DCFC avg 30–50; 0 = use utilization

Annual kWh / Port Derived from utilization or sessions × kWh

Annual Revenue Escalator (%) Pricing / demand growth

C. Operating Costs

Electricity Cost ($/kWh all-in) SE US avg $0.09–$0.13

AC→DC Conversion Efficiency (%) DCFC ~92–96; L2 use 100 (onboard)

O&M Cost ($/port/yr)

Annual OpEx Escalator (%) Inflation

D. Incentives & Grants

IRS 30C Tax Credit ($)

IRS 45W Fleet Credit ($)

NEVI Program Grant ($)

CFI Discretionary Grant ($)

State / Local Incentive ($)

Utility Make-Ready Rebate ($)

E. Financial Parameters

CapEx Funding Cash or financed

Analysis Period (years)

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Capital Summary

Gross CapEx

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Hardware + installation

Total Incentives

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All grants + tax credits

Net CapEx

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Owner out-of-pocket

Annual Debt Service

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Principal + interest / yr

Total Interest Paid

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Loan interest over analysis period

Total Network Access Fees

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Network access fee revenue over analysis period

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Return Metrics

Cumulative Cash

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Undiscounted total

Simple Payback

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Break-even year

Hardware Margin

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Selling price − cost

Hardware Margin %

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Margin / selling price

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Annual Model

Year	Net Revenue	Free Cash Flow	Cumul. Cash
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⚠ For planning purposes only. IRS 30C/45W eligibility is subject to prevailing wage & apprenticeship requirements. NEVI and CFI awards are competitive and not guaranteed. Utilization and revenue assumptions are illustrative. Consult a qualified tax advisor and project finance professional before making investment decisions.
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