This data-file models the economics of electric vehicle chargers. First, we disaggregate costs of different charger types across materials, electronic components, labor, permitting, fees, opex and maintenance (below).
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Next we model what fees need to be charged by the charging stations (in c/kWh) in order to earn 10% IRRs.
Economics are most favorable where they can lead to incremental retail purchases and for larger, faster chargers.
Economics are least favorable around multi-family apartments, charging at work and for slower charging speeds.
An economic increment can also be added to reflect the benefits of demand shifting to backstop increasingly renewable-heavy grids.