BRF & Community

Your parking can be a source of revenue

With smart electric car charging, Charge the car subsidy and charging per kWh, the investment is often repaid in under a year.

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“ESS Group and Ellery Beach House chose ChargeNode because they directly understood us, our guests and our challenges. The system has impressed from day 1 and our experience is that their company really and fundamentally has a genuine interest in the environment and in us as a company. A nice combo that guarantees a long-term collaboration.”

Carl Lundgren
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Ess Gruppe

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”We've been working with electric vehicle charging for six years. But in 2024, we decided to become more active, signed an agreement with the charging operator ChargeNode, and set the goal that ten percent of our parking spaces should be charging points by 2026.”

Jonas Augustsson
Purchasing Manager
Stena Real Estate Malmö

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Three Things Changing the ROI Calculus of Electric Car Charging in 2026

! 01

Boverket's requirements are valid from May 29, 2026

Newly built commercial properties must have charging service and CSMS - the whole system, not just the hardware. From 1 January 2027, retroactive requirements apply to existing local buildings with more than 20 parking spaces.

Read more about the requirement

! 02

36.5% of new cars were electric cars by 2025 and the proportion is increasing

In 2026, the share is expected to reach 40%. Tenants and homeowners are already making demands for charging. Properties without charging face a growing vacancy risk.

! 03

Smart charging is a requirement - and pays off regardless of tariff model

The mandatory requirement for power tariffs in 2027 is abolished - but 30-50 electricity grid companies already apply power-based pricing. Boverket requires smart charging from May 29, 2026 regardless of the tariff model.

ROI Calculator

Make vehicle charging a profitable business

The calculator allows you to easily simulate:

Break-even for profit: See exactly in which year and month your investment reaches “break-even” and starts delivering a positive cash flow.
Profit margin
: See how the margin between purchase price and price to customer (e.g. 2.50 SEK/kWh) affects your cash flow.
Contribution Optimization: Enable the Charge the Car subsidy to see how government support affects your net investment.
Custom Parameters: Adjust everything from number of parking spaces and EV penetration to average parking time to match your property.
Future growth: Take into account an increasing proportion of electric cars to see how your profitability evolves year by year.

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Four factors determine how quickly you count home investment

! 01

Charging revenue

Charge per kWh and keep the margin against the purchase price. With 2.50 SEK/kWh in price margin, an ongoing revenue stream is created from day one - regardless of the property type.

2.50 SEK/kWh

! 02

Savings through smart charging

Dynamic load balancing eliminates power peaks and can halve the subscription cost - from 125A to 63A.

30-60 thousand/year

! 03

Charge the Car Subsidy

The Environmental Protection Agency's grant covers up to 50% of the installation cost, maximum SEK 15,000 per charging point. BRF and community do not need to notify - application can be made after installation.

up to 50%

Read more about the Ladda Bilen grant

! 04

Property value

Charging is no longer an added value - it is a basic requirement. ChargeNode's data shows that BRFs with charging infrastructure increase in value by up to 39% within 12 months.

+39% BRF

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The calculus looks different - depending on who you are

! 01

Property owners

New revenue stream and lower power costs

Charging creates ongoing revenue, lowers the subscription cost and strengthens the attractiveness of the property to tenants.

Payback Time: ~10 months
Property Value: +30%

Read more about charging for Real Estate

! 02

BRF & Community

Raise the property value - with half the cost covered

Charging increases the value of your condominiums by up to 39% and can be funded up to half of the Ladda-bilen grant - without prior notification.

50% in contributions
Housing value: +39%

Read more about charging for BRF/community

Payback period by property type

How quickly is the investment paid back?

Based on a revenue model with per-kWh billing, the Ladda bilen grant included, and smart charging as standard.

Property type Payback period Primary ROI driver
Residential, urban area ~10 months High utilisation + grant
Hotel ~13 months Guest billing
Commercial property / office ~13 months Employee + visitor charging
Shopping centre ~16 months Footfall

Residential, urban area

Payback period

~10 months

Primary ROI driver

High utilisation + grant

Hotel

Payback period

~13 months

Primary ROI driver

Guest billing

Commercial property / office

Payback period

~13 months

Primary ROI driver

Employee + visitor charging

Shopping centre

Payback period

~16 months

Primary ROI driver

Footfall

Source: ChargeNode fact bank. Actual payback periods vary depending on utilisation rate, electricity price and grant level.

timescale

The decision needs to be made now

Step 1 - Apply for the Ladda bilen grant before ordering installation
The application must be submitted before you sign an agreement with an installer or order materials — otherwise you lose the right to up to 50% of the investment cost.

3-4 months Processing at the Swedish Environmental Protection AgencyAllow 3-4 months before you receive a decision and can start the installation.

6-9 months Planning & installation
A typical installation takes 6-9 months from decision to commissioned facility.

29 May 2026
Boverket's requirements come into forceRequirements for charging services and CSMS for new construction. Retroactive requirements on existing commercial buildings from 1 Jan 2027.

The process takes up to 13 months in total — every month you wait is a month closer to the deadline without a solution.

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What level of contribution applies to my company and how is the size defined?

Your level of support for the “Charge the Car Subsidy” is governed by the size of the company. The size is based on the number of employees, turnover and balance sheet size of the group as a whole.

Here's a rundown of the different categories and what support you can expect:

  • Small businesses (50% support): operations with fewer than 50 employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet of less than EUR 10 million; Here the grant covers half of the cost, up to SEK 15,000 per charging point.
  • Medium-sized enterprises (40% aid): companies with fewer than 250 employees and turnover below EUR 50 million (or balance below EUR 43 million); The support level is 40%, with the same maximum ceiling of SEK 15,000 per charging point.
  • Large companies (20% support): companies with more than 250 employees or exceeding the limits of medium-sized enterprises; Here, 20% support is granted, up to SEK 15,000 per charging point.

Important to remember: When calculating size, not only the individual company is counted, but also the parent companies, subsidiaries and partners of the entire group.

Can I get a grant for the installation of charging stations?

Yes, as of February 1, 2026 apply new, more favourable rules for the Environmental Protection Agency's “Load the car” grant. The most important thing to know is that you must now submit your application before The installation begins.

The main novelties of the grant are:

  • No cap on big bets: The previous restriction of €300,000 per group has been removed, allowing for significantly larger installations.
  • More uses: Charging points are now also included for guest car parks, customer spaces and clean business vehicles (e.g. taxis and courier cars) of the aid.
  • Custom Support: The level of aid is now based on the size of the company (small, medium or large), which provides a more equitable distribution.

As before, the grant covers a significant part of the investment, but remember to apply in time so as not to miss out on the support!

What type of property is best suited for charging stations?

All property types can be profitable, but the conditions vary. Hotels and shopping centres have shorter parking hours but more visitors, while BRF and offices have longer parking hours with dedicated users. The calculator automatically adjusts parameters such as average loading time and occupancy based on your property type.

How does the price of electricity affect the profitability of charging stations?

Profitability is based on the margin between the purchase price and the selling price of electricity. The calculator uses standard values of SEK 1.50/kWh in purchase cost and SEK 4.00/kWh in customer price, which gives a margin of SEK 2.50/kWh. You can adjust these values in advanced settings to match your actual electricity costs and pricing.

What is included in the investment cost of charging infrastructure?

The investment cost includes the charging station, installation, electrical work and any connection fees. For condominium associations (BRF), there is often a connection fee per outlet.

How is the payback time for charging stations calculated?

The payback period is calculated by simulating the monthly income from charging and any monthly fees, minus interest charges on the investment. We take into account that the number of electric cars increases over time (standard increase 3% per month) which progressively increases occupancy and revenue until the accumulated profit covers the net investment.

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