STATION OWNERS: 0% REVENUE SHARE

YOU KEEP 100% OF EVERY RENTAL · HOSTS EARN 15–20%

Plug Up charging station on its stand with 8 power banksPlug Up power bank from the front, back and side

Become your own entrepreneur

Start Your Own Business.
With the Power Banks.

Want to start your own thing? This is where you start. Own your Plug Up charging stations, place them where people need a charge, and keep 100% of your rental revenue.

$1,099Complete starter station
8 batteriesPlus the matching stand

The basics

How it all works

What comes with it

  • Your station, its stand and 8 batteries
  • The rental system and a live dashboard
  • Setup help, tech support and 3 months of 4G

What you'll get on your own

  • A free Stripe account — this is how you get paid
  • A Stripe M2 card reader (you buy it from Stripe)
  • Stripe's small fee on each payment

What you run

  • Picking busy spots and asking the owner's OK
  • Your deal with each location
  • Getting the word out about your stations

Good to know

  • You keep 100% of your rental money
  • Payouts land in your account the next day
  • Ships in about 45 days; results vary by location

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Charging Station Revenue Calculator

Plug Up revenue model

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Type any value or tap a package size. Your projection updates instantly.

Live projection
Estimated monthly net
$3,192

After the costs entered on the left

Estimated annual net
$38,304
Monthly gross
$3,360
Monthly expenses
-$168
Plug in. Power up.

Actual results vary based on location, customer demand, pricing, operating expenses, payment processing fees, equipment costs, and other factors. This calculator is for illustrative purposes only and is not a guarantee of earnings.

Why choose Plug Up

Own the equipment. Keep the revenue.

A power-bank rental business that belongs to you. Plug Up supplies the equipment and system support — you run your stations.

01

No revenue sharing

Plug Up does not take a percentage of your rental revenue. Your payment-processing fees, taxes and operating expenses still apply.

02

Your business. Your control.

Own your stations outright, choose your locations and manage your placement agreements. This is not a franchise.

03

Equipment & system support

Get equipment setup assistance, software guidance, rental-system help and hardware and software troubleshooting.

The Plug Up station

One complete setup. Ready to earn.

Your complete Plug Up setup — the charging station and its 8 portable power banks.

Plug Up charging station on its stand, with room for 8 power banks
Complete charging station
Plug Up power bank shown from the front, back and side, with built-in Micro USB, USB-C and Lightning cables
8 portable power banks
  • Plug Up 8-slot charging station
  • Matching display stand
  • 8 portable power banks per station
  • Rental/payment system
  • Software/platform access
  • Live rental dashboard
  • Equipment setup assistance
  • Technical support
  • Hardware & software support
  • 3 months of included 4G connectivity

How it works

Two ways to earn with Plug Up.

Start your own business with the power banks, or host a power bank business at the location you already run.

For entrepreneurs

Start your own business with the power banks

  1. 1

    Purchase

    Choose a complete station package — stand and 8 batteries included.

  2. 2

    We help set you up

    Equipment setup assistance and software guidance.

  3. 3

    It ships to you

    Your complete station ships in about 45 days and arrives ready to place.

  4. 4

    Find your location

    Pick a busy spot and get permission from the property owner.

  5. 5

    Plug it in

    Connect power, pair your own Stripe M2 reader and go live.

  6. 6

    Get paid

    Rentals charge to your own Stripe account with next-day payouts, and you keep 100% of the rental revenue.

Start Your Business

For business owners

Host a power bank business. Earn 15–20%.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Tell us about your business with the Request a Station form.

  2. 2

    We review your location

    We check foot traffic, space and power for a machine.

  3. 3

    We install

    Your Plug Up machine and stand are set up at no cost to you.

  4. 4

    You earn 15–20%

    Earn a share of the rental revenue from the machine at your location.

Host a Power Bank Business

Host rates are set in each placement agreement. No income is guaranteed; results depend on location and traffic.

Where they work

Real places. Real foot traffic.

Bars & nightlife

Guests stay for hours and phones die fast.

Gyms

Members want to stay charged through long sessions.

Restaurants

Keep diners at the table instead of leaving to charge.

Events

Festivals and live events where outlets are scarce.

Purchase & own

PLUG UP — Complete Charging Stations

Choose your starting point. Every package includes everything in “How it all works” above.

COMPLETE STATION PACKAGE

Starter — 1 Station

$1,099

1 station + 1 stand + 8 batteries

Regular single-station price

COMPLETE STATION PACKAGE

Duo — 2 Stations

$1,998

2 stations + 2 stands + 16 batteries

Save $200 total

COMPLETE STATION PACKAGE

Network — 3 Stations

$2,847

3 stations + 3 stands + 24 batteries

Save $450 total

RECOMMENDED BULK OPTION

Fleet — 5 Stations

$4,495

5 stations + 5 stands + 40 batteries

Save $1,000 total

COMPLETE STATION PACKAGE

Expansion — 10 Stations

$8,490

10 stations + 10 stands + 80 batteries

Save $2,500 total

More than 10 stations?

Talk to our team about your larger station order.

Contact Us for Custom Bulk Pricing

Complete stations ship in about 45 days. Bulk savings compared with the regular price of $1,099 per complete station. Shipping and applicable taxes are calculated at checkout.

FAQ

Answers before you buy.

  • Each complete station includes one Plug Up 8-slot charging station, one matching display stand, eight portable power banks, the rental/payment system, software/platform access, setup assistance, technical support and three months of included 4G connectivity.

Contact

Let’s build your Plug Up business.

Buying stations, hosting a power bank business or getting rental support? Send us a message.

Actual revenue depends on location, traffic, pricing, demand, operating expenses, and other factors. Plug Up does not guarantee earnings.