Electric mobility is growing rapidly – but charging infrastructure doesn’t always keep pace. Wallbox sharing offers an elegant solution to this problem whilst turning private investments into a source of income.
What Is Wallbox Sharing?
Wallbox sharing means making private charging stations publicly accessible. Instead of a wallbox being used by just one vehicle, other EV drivers can also use it – for payment, of course.
The concept is similar to the Airbnb model: You share a resource you don’t constantly need and earn money from it.
Why Is Wallbox Sharing the Future?
1. Decentralised Charging Infrastructure
Instead of relying on a few large charging parks, a dense network of many small charging points emerges. This decentralised structure is resilient, close to users, and efficient.
2. Better Utilisation of Existing Infrastructure
Private wallboxes are often used for only a few hours a day. Through sharing, existing infrastructure is better utilised – good for the environment and your wallet.
3. Community Over Corporation
With wallbox sharing, local charging point operators benefit instead of large energy corporations. The money stays in the neighbourhood and supports people who have invested in the mobility transition.
How Does Wallbox Sharing Work with cocharge?
- Registration: You register your wallbox with cocharge
- Integration: Your station automatically appears on Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all major charging apps
- Charging: EV drivers find and use your station
- Earning: You receive 85% of the revenue, paid out monthly
Benefits for All Parties
For Wallbox Owners:
- Additional income from unused capacity
- No work – cocharge handles billing and support
- Flexibility – you decide when the station is available
For EV Drivers:
- More charging points nearby
- Easy payment via familiar apps
- Often cheaper prices than at public stations
For Society:
- Faster expansion of charging infrastructure
- Less range anxiety
- Acceleration of the e-mobility transition
Conclusion: Sharing Is the New Owning
Wallbox sharing combines economic benefit with social value. It makes e-mobility more accessible for everyone and helps achieve climate goals.
Do you have a wallbox you’d like to share? Join the cocharge community and turn your charging station into an income source.