How Office Parks Can Offer EV Charging for Employees and Visitors Without Extra Costs

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, more employees and visitors expect workplace charging to be a standard amenity. Office parks that charge EVs for office space can significantly enhance their appeal, attract corporate tenants, and offer a valuable service that increases employee satisfaction. However, many office park owners hesitate to install chargers due to concerns about high energy costs and complex management requirements.

The good news? With Killswitch, businesses can provide EV charging payment system solutions that cover energy costs—or even generate a profit.


This guide explores:

  • Why EV chargers for office space are essential for modern business environments.
  • How to implement EV charger payments to recover costs or create additional Revenue.
  • How Killswitch’s free OCPP management system allows seamless charger operation, ensuring that employees and visitors pay for their energy usage.


Why Office Parks Need EV Charging

Car charging at the Office


Meeting the Growing Demand for Workplace EV Charging

With EV adoption rising, more employees depend on workplace charging. Surveys indicate that over 60% of EV drivers prefer to charge at work, providing a convenient alternative to home or public stations.

Attracting Corporate Tenants and Increasing Property Value

Businesses are looking for EV chargers for office space as part of their corporate sustainability initiatives. Office parks that offer EV charging payment systems have a competitive advantage, making their properties more desirable to high-quality tenants.

Aligning with ESG Goals and Sustainability Trends

Companies are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals. Office parks can help tenants reduce their carbon footprint by providing EV chargers with payment options, contributing to corporate ESG compliance.


How Office Parks Can Cover EV Charging Costs with Killswitch

Many office park owners fear that installing chargers means giving away free electricity—but with Killswitch’s free OCPP control system, businesses can implement a smart pricing strategy to recover costs or generate profit.

Pricing Models for Employees and Visitors

Office parks can implement different pricing strategies based on their goals. For example, they may choose a break-even model, where employees are charged around $0.25 per kWh, and visitors pay a slightly higher rate of $0.40 per kWh. This ensures that all electricity costs are covered without generating extra profit, making EV charging a sustainable offering without financial burden.


Alternatively, office parks can adopt a cost-recovery model, charging employees $0.30 per kWh and visitors $0.45 per kWh. This allows them to cover not only electricity costs but also maintenance expenses and transaction fees, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the chargers.


Setting a higher price per kWh is an option for office parks looking to create a profit-generating model. Charging $0.35 per kWh for employees and $0.50 per kWh for visitors allows the office park to generate a significant revenue stream while keeping rates competitive with local public charging stations. If an office park with 10 chargers hosts 500 charging sessions per month, the Revenue can range from $5,000/month in the break-even model to $7,500/month in the profit-based model.


How Killswitch Helps Office Parks Implement These Pricing Models

With Killswitch’s free EV charging management system, office parks can:

  • Set flexible pricing models for employees vs. visitors.
  • Enable automatic payments via QR codes, eliminating the need for cash handling.
  • Monitor real-time usage to adjust pricing based on demand.


Managing Access and Preventing Unauthorized Use

One of the major concerns for office parks is ensuring that only authorized users can access the chargers. 

Killswitch’s free OCPP control system provides multiple access management options, allowing businesses to:

Restrict Charger Access Based on User Type

  • RFID Cards for Employees: Limit charging access to company-registered users.
  • QR Code Payments for Visitors: Allow guests to pay on-demand while ensuring they cover their electricity costs.

Scheduling Charging Hours

  • Restrict charging to business hours (e.g., 8 AM–6 PM) to prevent unauthorized overnight usage.
  • Prioritize employees during peak hours while allowing public use during off-peak times.

Implementing Usage Limits

  • Set time-based charging limits (e.g., max 4 hours per session) to prevent parking abuse.
  • Establish tiered access plans, where employees receive discounted charging rates, but visitors pay standard rates.

Real-World Example: Office Park in Austin, TX

Car charging at Office Park


A 300-tenant office park in Austin installed 10 chargers using Killswitch’s free EV charging management system. 


Their pricing model:

  • Employees: $0.25/kWh (cost-recovery model).
  • Visitors: $0.40/kWh (market-rate pricing).
  • Revenue Generated: $4,500/month, fully covering electricity costs while providing an extra revenue stream.


Using Killswitch’s payment system for charging stations, the office park owners ensured financial sustainability while providing high-value amenities to tenants.


Steps to Implement EV Charging in an Office Park

Step 1: Install OCPP-Compliant Chargers

Choose chargers compatible with Killswitch’s free OCPP management system to enable seamless remote monitoring and payments.

Step 2: Connect Chargers to Killswitch

Link the chargers to Killswitch’s free OCPP control system, and they will be ready for instant monitoring and payment processing.

Step 3: Set Pricing for Employees & Visitors

Using Killswitch’s payment system for charging stations, configure rates to recover costs or generate Revenue.

Step 4: Promote EV Charging Availability

  • Update leasing materials to highlight EV chargers as an added amenity.
  • Advertise availability on EV platforms like PlugShare.


Future of EV Charging in Office Parks

As EV adoption grows, workplace charging will become a standard expectation. 

Future trends include:

  • Dynamic Pricing Models: Adjusting prices in real-time based on demand.
  • Solar-Powered EV Charging: Office parks sustainably integrate renewable energy to power chargers.
  • AI-Based Charger Optimization: Predicting peak usage times to optimize charger availability.


Office parks implementing smart EV charging payment systems can offer this high-demand service without incurring extra costs.

Office parks increase property value, attract high-quality businesses, and contribute to sustainability goals by making EV charging available to corporate tenants.


Ready to implement EV charging at your office park? Get started with Killswitch.cc today!



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