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Plugzio v.s. Level 2
Charging Cost Comparison
The range of your EV dependents solely on your vehicle's battery size, a faster home charger doesn't magically give you more range.
This page will compare the cost of installing 30 Level 2 (240V) chargers with 30 Plugzio Level 1 (120V) chargers over 10 years.
First let's compare costs associated with a single installation
Installation Cost | ChargePoint CPF or decent networked Level 2 charger | ChargeLab or any OCPP Service Provider | Plugzio Bluetooth Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
Hardware Cost | $2,000+ | $1,500+ | $370 |
Electrical Permits & Licenses | $1,500+ | $1,500+ | $150+ |
Setup Fees | $500+ | $450+ | FREE |
Installation | $3,000+ | $3,000+ | $450+ |
Total Fixed Cost | $7,000 or more | About $7,000 | About $970 |
Service Fees | $25+ per month | $20+ per month | 2 years included! $3 per month after. |
Commissions on Revenue | At least 10% | At least 10% | 0% |
Installing an electric vehicle charger is a long-term cost
Unlike a product you would buy of-the-shelf, the true cost of an electric vehicle charger often becomes apparent after the installation!
Scalability Test | Most Affordable Networked Level 2 Charger | Plugzio Bluetooth Outlet |
|---|---|---|
Total cost per 30 units including installation | $150,000+ ($5,000 per unit) | $30,000+ ($1,000 per unit) |
Total monthly service fees paid in 10 years | $72,000+ ($20 per month) | $8,640+ (2 years free, $3/mo after) |
Total cost of ownership for 30 units in 10 years | $222,000+ | $38,640+ |
With the savings you can install 183 more Plugzio units and solve the EV charging problem once and for all!
But let's be fair Level 2 charging is faster. What if I need to go somewhere far?
This circle shows the minimum distance (40 miles = ~70 km) Level 1 can get you on an overnight charge from
Downtown New York - Try your own city
And if you need to travel further, you need a bigger battery, not a faster charger!
If your phone constantly runs out of battery before you get home to charge it, you will get a battery pack or an outlet at your destination, not a faster charging cable at home! Don't let some Level 2 sales people sabotage your common sense!
According to Forbes, "If an office can put in 5 low-power chargers for the cost of one Level 2 charger, that might be the better choice since most cars travel only 40 miles/day."
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