How much can you really earn sharing your EV charger?

It's the first question every charger owner asks before getting started. The answer depends on three factors: the power of your charger, its location, and the price you set per kWh. Here are realistic figures, with no empty promises.

Earnings mainly depend on three factors

Charger power — a reinforced socket typically rents for €1 to €1.50 per hour, a 7.4kW charger around €2 to €2.50 per hour, an 11kW charger up to €3 to €3.50 per hour. The higher the power, the faster a charge, so the more sessions you can fit in.

Location — a charger in a dense urban area or near busy routes fills up noticeably faster than an isolated one.

Occupancy rate — a charger used a few hours a week will never earn as much as one that's almost always available to drivers in the area.

Realistic figures

For an individual sharing their charger outside their own usage hours, the estimates found on EV mobility sites most often fall between €20 and €60 per month for occasional use. With a well-located charger, wide availability and good visibility, the potential rises significantly — ShareNplug advertises up to €750/month for the most in-demand chargers (high-traffic co-owned buildings, offices, hotel car parks).

To get a picture for your own charger, the most reliable option is to try our earnings simulator, entering your installation's power and location.

How to maximize your earnings

A few simple levers can significantly increase the income from a shared charger:

• Make the charger available during slots when you don't use it yourself (nighttime, workday).
• Adjust your price gradually: too low and you lose margin; too high and you lose users.
• Take care of your charger's listing (photos, access instructions, clear directions) to reassure drivers booking for the first time.

No subscription, no risk

On ShareNplug, there's no monthly subscription to pay: the platform takes a 20% commission (+1.5% and €0.25 in Stripe fees) only on sessions that actually happen. If your charger isn't used in a given month, you pay nothing. Payments are transferred automatically within 5 business days.

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