Unlock the earning potential of your EV charge points
If you've ever wondered whether EV charging could do more than support your customers, employees or visitors, Pod ROI Calculator can help you find out.
This simple online tool allows businesses to estimate how much revenue and profit their EV charge points could generate. It provides an instant estimate of your potential earnings based on factors such as:
- The number of charge points you have
- The type of chargers installed
- How much you charge drivers per kWh
- Your electricity costs
- Charger usage levels
- Opening days and operating hours
The best part? You can adjust the figures and see the results update in real time, helping you explore different scenarios in just a few clicks.
Why understanding ROI matters
As EV adoption continues to grow across the UK, more businesses are exploring charging infrastructure to attract customers, support employees and create additional income.
But every site is different.
Factors such as footfall, stay time, electricity costs and charger utilisation can all have a significant impact on your return. That's why having visibility of your potential earnings before investing, or when looking to optimise an existing installation, can be incredibly valuable.
The ROI Calculator helps take some of the guesswork out of the process by giving you a clearer picture of what your chargers could deliver financially.
How the calculator works
Using the calculator takes around a minute.
Simply enter:
1. Your charge points
Tell us how many chargers you want to have and the charging speeds
2. Your pricing
Input the amount you charge drivers for using your chargers.
3. Your electricity costs
Add your current electricity rate or use the average value provided if you're unsure.
4. Site usage
Estimate how many drivers typically use each charger per day and how long they charge for.
5. Operating days
Select how many days a week your charging facilities are available.
The calculator will then provide an estimate of:
Annual revenue
Monthly revenue
Electricity costs
Estimated annual profit
All without needing to complete a form or wait for a call back.
Who is the ROI Calculator for?
The tool can be useful for a wide range of organisations, including:
- Retail parks and shopping centres
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Leisure destinations
- Car parks
- Commercial landlords
- Workplaces
- Fleet operators
- Businesses considering their first EV charging installation
Whether you're creating a business case for investment or looking to improve the performance of existing chargers, the calculator can help you understand the opportunity.
Things to keep in mind
The figures provided are estimates and should be used as a guide.
The calculator does not include:
- Hardware costs
- Installation costs
- Software subscription fees
- VAT
- Standing charges or demand charges from your energy supplierStanding charges or demand charges from your energy supplier
However, it provides a useful starting point for understanding the potential financial performance of your charging infrastructure.
Ready to see what your chargers could earn?
EV charging can offer more than just convenience for drivers. With the right setup, it can create a new source of revenue for your business while supporting the transition to electric vehicles.
If you'd like a clearer picture of what charging could deliver at your site, try Pod's ROI Calculator today. In less than a minute, you could discover how much your charge points might earn and whether there's an opportunity to maximise your return.
Save EV charging installation costs with the Workplace Grant
And don’t forget, you can make EV charging more affordable with government support. The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) offers a government-backed grant of up to £500 per chargepoint socket, up to 40 sockets. Open to businesses, charities and public authorities.
You can apply for a grant here.
