{"id":2700,"date":"2025-06-12T09:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monta.com\/en-us\/?p=2700"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:44:46","slug":"from-fuel-profits-to-power-plays-why-ev-charging-is-your-next-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monta.com\/en-us\/blog\/from-fuel-profits-to-power-plays-why-ev-charging-is-your-next-big-move\/","title":{"rendered":"From Fuel Profits to Power Plays: Why EV Charging Is Your Next Big Move"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you run a gas station, you already know the margin game. Gasoline doesn\u2019t pay the bills \u2014 snacks, coffee, and impulse buys do. But EVs change the rules. Longer dwell times, lower competition, and better charging margins make this the most profitable shift the industry has seen in decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2030, EVs are projected to make up over 50% of new car sales in the U.S. Industry leaders including Shell, Circle K, Sheetz, and Wawa are already adding EV chargers at their locations, particularly on major travel routes. This guide shows what works \u2014 and what to avoid \u2014 based on the experience of these and other forward-thinking operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Leading Gas Stations in Europe Turned EV Into Revenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike a petrol pump, an EV charger is not plug-and-play. It\u2019s a digital, dynamic asset that needs to be managed daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most successful operators know this isn\u2019t just about plugging in new equipment. Many who tried outsourcing quickly realized it meant losing control over pricing, branding, and support. Others underestimated the complexity of managing roaming, OCPP protocols, or load balancing, only to find themselves fielding complaints and system failures they didn\u2019t fully understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why the winning move is to equip your internal team or work closely with a software partner who knows EV charging inside and out \u2014 not just how to install hardware, but how to make it profitable, scalable, and reliable every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uno-X rolled out over 1,000 DC chargers across Denmark and Norway with Monta, manageing pricing, uptime, user experience, and payments \u2014 all in one place. That\u2019s what scalability looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe’re proud to partner with Monta, the leading software company in the EV charging industry. Together, Monta and UNO-X are making it easier for everyone to drive EVs. By integrating cutting-edge technology and unparalleled accessibility, we’re powering a greener, more sustainable future for all,\u201d Bo Bendixen, CFO at Uno-X<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the Uno X Case Study<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redesign Your Gas Stations for EV Drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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EV drivers stay longer. That means your site layout and store experience matter more than ever. Top-performing sites focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n