How much does it cost to invest in ten electric car chargers

Recently, many people have been asking how much it costs to invest in ten electric car chargers. To be honest, this question is really difficult to answer because the difference is too big.

1、 Let's talk about how much money we need to prepare first?

If all ten are fast charging, the device alone would have to start at three to four hundred thousand yuan. But you have to think, the total power of ten fast chargers is over 1000 kilowatts, and transformers and power construction are the big ones. Someone calculated that adding equipment, transformers, construction, and miscellaneous items would cost a conservative estimate of six to seven hundred thousand yuan for the foundation. If equipped with slow charging, it will be much cheaper. Ten slow charging devices can be used for 20000 to 30000 yuan, but the return on investment is also slow.

This is just a rough estimate, it depends on the selected charger model, site conditions, and local power situation.

2、 What are the difficulties in investing in electric vehicle chargers now?

The first one is the venue. The rent for a good location is not cheap, it's normal to pay around 100000 to 200000 yuan per year. The location is poor, the car won't come, and the charger is useless.

The second one is utilization rate. Nowadays, there are more and more public electric vehicle chargers, and in some areas, there has been a phenomenon of more chargers than cars. Data shows that over 80% of telecom operators are losing money, with service fees dropping from a few cents to a few cents, indicating fierce competition.

The third one is fast device iteration. The 120kW charger installed two years ago feels a bit out of sync now. The charger has not recovered yet, and the technology has already been upgraded. This risk must be well understood.

Hongjiali(HG Power) electric car chargers project

3、 How to deal with these troubles?

For this site, priority can be given to areas with relatively stable traffic such as ride hailing centers and logistics parks. Don't blindly pursue high power in power configuration, as long as it's sufficient. If you are worried about outdated equipment, you can look at solutions with intelligent power allocation functions, such as Hongjiali's high-power DC split charging pile. The host and terminal are designed separately, and the power can be flexibly allocated to different guns, without having to fully equip each parking space with power, which can reduce costs. In addition, they have an orderly charging management plan that can be linked to the property's electricity load, increasing charging power during low electricity hours at night and automatically limiting current during the day - this is more practical for situations where the community's capacitance is insufficient.

In terms of operation and maintenance, it is also worth noting that repairing a faulty charger can delay business. Hongjiali has an intelligent operation and maintenance platform that supports remote diagnosis and predictive maintenance, which is said to reduce a lot of operation and maintenance costs.

At the end of the day, investing in ten electric car chargers is not something that can be done with just a few dozen, nor is it as scary as some people say. The key is to calculate the account clearly, and make a decision after confirming the location and power conditions. If you have ideas, you can go to the scene more often to see, and you will have a clear idea in your mind.