Press Release
October 15, 2024
NEVI program explained: opportunitites for businesses in EV charging infrastructure
Flexible ways to deploy EV charging with Electric Era
The right financial model for your business
Every retailer operates differently. That’s why Electric Era offers a range of purchasing and financing options—own outright, preserve cash flow with monthly payments, or share risk (and reward) with a capital partner.
Explore Your EV Charging ROI
Flexible ways to deploy EV charging with Electric Era
The right financial model for your business
Every retailer operates differently. That’s why Electric Era offers a range of purchasing and financing options—own outright, preserve cash flow with monthly payments, or share risk (and reward) with a capital partner.
Explore Your EV Charging ROI
Explore Your EV Charging ROI
Flexible ways to deploy EV charging with Electric Era
The right financial model for your business
Every retailer operates differently. That’s why Electric Era offers a range of purchasing and financing options—own outright, preserve cash flow with monthly payments, or share risk (and reward) with a capital partner.
Explore Your EV Charging ROI
Explore Your EV Charging ROI
Choose the right financial model for your business
You own the asset, you keep the upside.
- Upfront CapEx investment for hardware and installation
- Full control over operations, pricing, and revenue
- Maximize long-term return with minimal ongoing fees
Ideal for:
Retailers with capital budget available who want to maximize profit and control.
Spread payments without giving up ownership.
- Financing partner covers upfront hardware and install
- You pay monthly over a fixed term with interest
- Retain asset ownership and operational control
Ideal for:
Operators seeking predictable payments with full asset benefits.
No CapEx. One flat monthly fee.
- Electric Era or a partner owns and maintains the station
- You pay a flat monthly OpEx fee
- Simplifies budgeting, accelerates deployment
Tradeoff:
Higher total outlay over time, but preserves annual cash flow.
Ideal for:
Retailers prioritizing speed-to-deploy and cash flow preservation.
Share risk, unlock growth
- Partner financing model based on projected station utilization
- Typically involves revenue sharing and credit approval
- Reduces upfront cost in exchange for future upside sharing
Ideal for:
Retailers confident in traffic volume who want lower CapEx and are open to shared upside.
Note:
Details vary by financing partner, credit rating, and region.
<Built for operational excellence>
You own the asset, you keep the upside.
- Upfront CapEx investment for hardware and installation
- Full control over operations, pricing, and revenue
- Maximize long-term return with minimal ongoing fees
Ideal for:
Retailers with capital budget available who want to maximize profit and control.
Spread payments without giving up ownership.
- Financing partner covers upfront hardware and install
- You pay monthly over a fixed term with interest
- Retain asset ownership and operational control
Ideal for:
Operators seeking predictable payments with full asset benefits.
No CapEx. One flat monthly fee.
- Electric Era or a partner owns and maintains the station
- You pay a flat monthly OpEx fee
- Simplifies budgeting, accelerates deployment
Tradeoff:
Higher total outlay over time, but preserves annual cash flow.
Ideal for:
Retailers prioritizing speed-to-deploy and cash flow preservation.
Share Risk Unlock Growth
- Partner financing model based on projected station utilization
- Typically involves revenue sharing and credit approval
- Reduces upfront cost in exchange for future upside sharing
Ideal for:
Retailers confident in traffic volume who want lower CapEx and are open to shared upside.
Note:
Details vary by financing partner, credit rating, and region.
What to expect
We help you evaluate:
Your preferred balance of risk vs. reward
Your CapEx and OpEx preferences
Your credit profile and financing partner options
Then, we design a model that fits—and help you move from conversation to contract quickly.
Get expert help with government funding
Why Base Station leads the way
Choose the right financial model for your business
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EV charging solutions for every industry
Vertically integrated
Hardware, software, and services working in harmony. No vendor finger-pointing, just consistent performance you can count on.
Retail-ready touchscreen
27” Sunlight-readable touchscreen, camera, and audio to deliver engaging promotions, loyalty incentives, and digital content while drivers charge.
Battery-backed energy management
Reduce demand charges, OpEx, and costly grid upgrades—accelerating your speed to market.
Built different. Built for retail
Every choice was designed specifically to optimize the retailer and retail customer experience
Command Console
Manage your entire charging footprint from a single pane of glass: Charger status, alerts, usage insights, and retail integrations.
HaloAI enhanced
Ensure drivers have a flawless start-to-finish charging experience with embedded real-time ai assistance.
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Command Console
Web-based portal for performance insights, remote support, and future experience management.
Flexible deployment options
Available in multiple power and stall configurations.
Vertically integrated hardware
Dispenser, battery, and switchgear built for speed and reliability.
Smart infrastructure layer
Seamlessly bridges utility, hardware, and software.
Vertically integrated
Hardware, software, and services working in harmony. No vendor finger-pointing, just consistent performance you can count on.
Retail-ready touchscreen
27” Sunlight-readable touchscreen, camera, and audio to deliver engaging promotions, loyalty incentives, and digital content while drivers charge.
Battery-backed energy management
Reduce demand charges, OpEx, and costly grid upgrades—accelerating your speed to market.
Built different. Built for retail
Every choice was designed specifically to optimize the retailer and retail customer experience
Command console
Manage your entire charging footprint from a single pane of glass: Charger status, alerts, usage insights, and retail integrations.
HaloAI enhanced
Ensure drivers have a flawless start-to-finish charging experience with embedded real-time ai assistance.
Vertically integrated hardware
Dispenser, battery, and switchgear built for compact reliability.
Command Console
Web-based portal for performance insights, remote support, and future experience management.
Smart infrastructure layer
Seamlessly bridges utility, hardware, and software.
Flexible deployment options
Available in multiple power and stall configurations.
RetailEdge leads the charge.
It’s time for the next generation of EV fast charging. Beyond kilowatts, EV charging should enhance your brand, win loyal customers, and drive business growth. Built on a platform of world class reliability and uptime, RetailEdge transforms your parking lot into your next big revenue opportunity.
Read our White Paper
RetailEdge
Legacy charging
Homegrown solutions
All-in-one platform
Retail interoperability
Low energy costs
Fast installation
Charging performance
Warranted operations
Intelligent and interactive driver interface
Immersive marketing capabilities
Retail media network channel
Base Station
Legacy charging
Deployment time
6-8 months
1-2+ Years
Reliability (session)
98%
73%
Uptime (per port)
99.5%
97%
Battery-backed
Optional
Demand charge mitigation
SS
Revenue opportunities
kWh and retail boost
Choose kWh or rent payment
Vendor relationships
1 partner
Juggling many partners
Choose the right charger for your business
Compare charging speed, reliability, footprint, and retail capabilities
400 kW
Per stall for high-performance rapid charging.
High peak power
Meets or exceeds the power capacity of modern EVs
98%+ session reliability
Industry leading consistency that drivers rely on.
Retail-first experience
Extend retail opportunities into the parking lot.
99.5% per-port uptime
Self-healing and OTA updates reduce OpEx.
Modern kiosk experience
Interactive touchscreen for the ultimate retail-integrated charging experience.
Download Spec Sheet
200 kW speed
Per 2-stall dispenser for standard retail charging needs.
High peak power
16 peak power sessions per stall per day.
92% session reliability
Top tier consistency that drivers rely on.
Brand-transparent
Hardware and software that has consistent branding with the retailer.
99.5% per port uptime
Self-healing and OTA updates reduce OpEx.
Easy user experience
Plug in. Tap to Pay. Charge.
Download Spec Sheet
<Success Stories from Our Retail Partners>
30%
Traffic Increase
20%
Revenue Uplift
OWN & OPERATE
"Electric Era's Base Station charging stations boosted foot traffic by 25% and increased basket size by 15%, while seamless integration with our loyalty program keeps customers coming back."
Jane Doe
CMO, Retail Chain
Read case study
30%
Traffic Increase
20%
Revenue Uplift
OWN & OPERATE
"Electric Era's Base Station charging stations boosted foot traffic by 25% and increased basket size by 15%, while seamless integration with our loyalty program keeps customers coming back."
Jane Doe
CMO, Retail Chain
Read case study
30%
Traffic Increase
20%
Revenue Uplift
OWN & OPERATE
"Electric Era's Base Station charging stations boosted foot traffic by 25% and increased basket size by 15%, while seamless integration with our loyalty program keeps customers coming back."
Jane Doe
CMO, Retail Chain
Read case study
30%
Traffic Increase
20%
Revenue Uplift
OWN & OPERATE
"Electric Era's Base Station charging stations boosted foot traffic by 25% and increased basket size by 15%, while seamless integration with our loyalty program keeps customers coming back."
Jane Doe
CMO, Retail Chain
Read case study
30%
Traffic Increase
20%
Revenue Uplift
OWN & OPERATE
"Electric Era's Base Station charging stations boosted foot traffic by 25% and increased basket size by 15%, while seamless integration with our loyalty program keeps customers coming back."
Jane Doe
CMO, Retail Chain
Read case study
Flexible charging models for your business
Direct purchase
Maximize control and profitability with complete ownership over the stations and brand experience.
Monthly payments
As little as $0 upfront with financing options that can cover both equipment and installation.
Custom solution
Whether you want to maximize the upside or minimize risk, we have flexible models for your business needs.
An easy, reliable driver experience
An Easy, Reliable Driver Experience.
Plug in
Smart station design for easy access
Tap to pay
No apps or charging-specific wallets required
Charge
Initiates in under 30 seconds
Shop
Engage with personalized programs
Go
Session completes
Regulation, nevi, infrastructure
Reliability, ev charging, thought leadership
Press Release
October 10, 2024
Electric Era network charging session data deep dive - customer loyalty analysis & management
Reliability, refill retailer, battery-backed
Press Release
October 10, 2024
The future of convenience stores: why installing EV chargers now is a smart business move
Regulation, nevi, infrastructure
Press Release
October 15, 2024
NEVI program explained: opportunitites for businesses in EV charging infrastructure
Reliability, ev charging, thought leadership
Press Release
October 10, 2024
Electric Era network charging session data deep dive - customer loyalty analysis & management
Reliability, refill retailer, battery-backed
Press Release
October 10, 2024
The future of convenience stores: why installing EV chargers now is a smart business move
What’s next?
For retail brands that want to extend their brand into the parking lot, RetailEdge Experiences and HaloAI can be layered on top of Base Station for personalized, branded, AI-enhanced engagement.
Discover RetailEdge
RetailEdge Experiences
Integrate core retail benefits at the charging station, such as loyalty signups and promotions or member validation.
HaloAI
AI-assisted charging means fewer session failures and faster answers to drivers questions based on a vast repository of station, car, and local data.
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Bring branded, reliable fast charging to your locations today.
