What Are the Requirements for Joining a New Energy Vehicle Charging Pile Franchise?

[ColtonAnn]

To join a new energy vehicle charging pile franchise, you need to: determine the brand; apply for the franchise; negotiate cooperation; and sign the contract and pay the fees. Below is a detailed introduction: 1. Determine the brand: Since there are many brands of vehicle charging piles, choose a suitable brand project for franchise investment based on your financial situation, development plan, and the brand's market positioning and investment threshold. 2. Franchise application: After determining your intention, fill out the application form truthfully and submit it for the headquarters' review. Remember to provide accurate information, including the franchise region, investment amount, personal details, and credit status. 3. Negotiate cooperation: After the headquarters reviews your qualifications and confirms you meet the requirements, both parties will need to negotiate, mainly to determine policy support, fee standards, and regional authorization. 4. Sign the contract and pay the fees: Once both parties reach an agreement, you can sign the contract and pay the fees, formally establishing the cooperative relationship. You will then enjoy the right to use the brand trademark, and the headquarters will assist in building a marketing team.

[VanIsaac]

I'm a small business owner who started looking into joining the new energy vehicle charging station franchise last year. The conditions are quite demanding—it requires significant investment: initially, you have to pay a franchise fee, which for brands like TELD or Star Charge can be tens of thousands of yuan, and the equipment purchase and installation cost at least 200,000 yuan. The location is crucial—you need a spot with high parking traffic, ideally near a shopping mall or residential parking lot, where there's plenty of demand for charging. The franchisor provides basic training on installation and maintenance, like wiring and inspections, and compliance with policies is a must, such as meeting national standards for rain and lightning protection—otherwise, you could face trouble during inspections. The industry is booming now, with more and more electric vehicles on the road, so getting in early is bound to be profitable. However, the risks are also high—if the lease is too long or customer flow is low, you could end up losing money. My advice is to pick a good location and start small to test the waters. I tried it for six months and recouped my investment quickly—it’s been a steady moneymaker for me.

[Lilah]

I've been in the technical field for over a decade, with deep experience in charging pile operation and maintenance. The highest technical threshold among the franchise conditions is: you need to understand circuit fundamentals and installation skills, such as handling 220V power supply interfaces and testing whether the charging pile's output voltage is normal; equipment procurement should focus on mainstream brands, with costs controlled around 150,000 yuan, making maintenance simple and failure rates low; site requirements aren't high, but a power supply connection is essential, like adding a grounding device to roadside parking spaces; franchisees must undergo manufacturer training to learn system operations and routine maintenance; policy-wise, you need to be familiar with local standards to avoid violations and accidents. This industry evolves quickly—when new fast-charging piles emerge, you have to learn immediately. Though it can be a bit tiring, the prospects are bright, with the green energy boom offering great opportunities. I find it very reassuring to secure a technical job in this field.

[Jan]

As an ordinary investor, I dipped my toes into charging pile franchising last year. The conditions were quite simple and straightforward: the investment threshold wasn't high, with a starting cost of 100,000 yuan including franchise fees and equipment; just find a public parking space for the site, and guaranteed customer flow would ensure traffic; the brand partnership provided basic training on how to operate the charging piles; and as long as you didn't cross any policy red lines, like installing without a license which could lead to fines. I was concerned about the payback period, so I chose a high-traffic area and recouped my investment in just six months. The risks are fierce competition or policy changes reducing subsidies, leading to significant profit fluctuations. It's a good small-scale investment for steady monthly earnings from the electricity price difference.