Smart Charging ROI: What You Save With BizEnergy

Scenario: Commercial Property

24 Chargers

8 hours/day average usage

Typical European commercial electricity rates

Cost Comparison Breakdown

Category	Without Smart Charging	With BizEnergy	Savings
Grid Capacity Infrastructure upgrade requirement	Need 180kW connection Grid upgrade required: €15,000 one-time cost	Load managed to 80kW Dynamic load balancing eliminates upgrade need	€15,000 one-time
Peak Demand Charges Monthly grid peak penalties	€2,400/month Uncontrolled simultaneous charging spikes	Off-peak shifting −30% Smart scheduling defers non-urgent sessions	€8,640/year
Maintenance Visits On-site service costs	€4,800/year 2 visits/month × €200 per visit	80% fewer site visits Remote diagnostics + OTA firmware updates	€3,840/year
Energy Waste Idle draw & inefficiency	~5% energy loss Unmanaged sessions, idle charger draw	Session-level control Auto-stop on completion, demand-aware scheduling	€1,200/year
Platform Cost Software & management	N/A No management platform	Professional Plan €79/month • Full fleet management + API access	−€948/year

Financial Summary

      First-Year Savings
      ~€27,732
      Including €15,000 grid upgrade avoidance + €12,732 annual recurring savings
    

Annual Recurring Savings ~€12,732 Peak demand + maintenance + energy waste, net of platform cost

Payback Period < 1 month Grid upgrade savings alone cover years of platform subscription

Why BizEnergy

Dynamic Load Balancing Real-time power distribution across all chargers within contracted grid capacity

Smart Scheduling Off-peak session deferral and time-of-use tariff optimization built in

Remote Diagnostics OTA firmware updates, fault alerts, and session visibility — no truck roll needed

Open Protocol OCPP 1.6J & 2.0.1 support — works with all major charger brands, no vendor lock-in

Illustrative figures based on typical European commercial electricity rates (approx. €0.20/kWh off-peak, €0.28/kWh peak) and industry-standard grid connection costs. Actual savings depend on local tariffs, charger utilisation, and grid operator pricing. Contact us for a customised analysis based on your site parameters.