Financial Tool
DC Fast Charger Profitability Calculator
Model the unit economics of 150–350 kW DC fast charging. Used by California property owners and developers to size revenue per stall, throughput, and operating margin before commitment.
Site assumptions
Year-1 projection
Annual net profit
$327K
33% margin · $41K/stall
Excludes financing, demand charges, and LCFS revenue. Conservative model — see full report for site-specific demand curve and incentive stacking.
Annual revenue waterfall
Year 1, pre-incentiveFrequently asked questions
How profitable is a single DC fast charger?
A 150 kW DC fast charger averaging 20 sessions/day at $0.48/kWh in California typically generates ~$120K/year gross revenue per stall, with 45–55% net margin after energy and network fees.
What is the typical utilization for a DC fast charger?
Mature California sites see 15–25 sessions per stall per day. Sites along NEVI corridors or near retail anchors trend higher; remote sites trend lower.
Does charger output (kW) change profitability?
Higher kW reduces session time and increases throughput on busy sites, but adds capital and demand charges. The right size depends on dwell time and grid capacity.