Why Blaze DC Is the Right Choice for EV Charging Hosts
Raghav Bharadwaj
Chief Executive Officer
Historically, many businesses and residential complexes in India hesitated to host EV chargers due to perceived high costs and unclear benefits. But as EV demands surge and public charging remains scarce, a new reality is setting in: businesses that offer on-site charging stand to attract a growing wave of EV customers and gain a competitive edge over those that don’t.
International trends echo this. Major retail brands like Starbucks and Walmart have invested heavily in EV charging, expecting it to increase customer dwell time and same-store sales. In the US, a comprehensive study across 800+ counties found that retailers located near public chargers saw a 4% increase in monthly visits and a 5% rise in spending on average. In other words, EV drivers actively seek out and patronize charger-equipped locations. Offering fast charging is no longer just a green gesture; it’s becoming a proven way to boost foot traffic, customer loyalty, and revenue.
Blaze DC was built for exactly this opportunity. It’s a fast, intelligent charging solution tailored to businesses, property owners, and any EV charging hosts looking to turn the charging gap into a growth avenue.
In this blog, we explore 5 reasons why Blaze DC is the right choice for EV charging hosts, helping you draw in EV customers, create new revenue streams, and deliver a seamless charging experience that sets your location apart.
5 Ways Blaze DC is the Profitable Solution for EV Charging Hosts
1. Increase footfall and customer dwell time
Installing Blaze DC can transform your location into a magnet for the growing EV customer base. With convenient charging available on-site, EV drivers are more likely to choose your business over others, even going out of their way for a top-up in a safe, comfortable environment. Early-adopting retailers have already seen the impact: businesses within approx. 150 m of a charging station enjoy higher visit counts and spending from customers who charge while they shop.
The logic is simple: if patrons can plug in their scooter or rickshaw and then grab a meal or do some shopping, they’ll linger longer and likely purchase more. This increased dwell time directly boosts sales.
In fact, a US survey found EV drivers are willing to pay a premium for public charging convenience, and they overwhelmingly prefer venues that offer amenities during charging stops. By hosting Blaze DC fast chargers, you’re offering an experience that draws people in and keeps them coming back.
2. Optimize space & serve more EVs with fast charging
In many businesses, parking space comes at a premium. Blaze DC’s compact, wall-mountable design allows it to fit neatly onto a wall or a single parking spot, delivering fast charging without disrupting your layout or operations.
Despite the small size, Blaze DC packs a punch: its DC fast charging capability drastically reduces charge times, so each parking spot with a charger can serve many more vehicles in a day compared to a slow charger.
In fact, fast chargers service roughly 3× more vehicles per connector than typical AC units, according to a study done on 27,800 charging stations in Germany.
For an EV host, this means you can accommodate more charging sessions without needing many dedicated bays. Customers get a meaningful charge in just 15 to 30 minutes, freeing the spot for the next EV drive; no one is stuck waiting hours.
And faster turnaround keeps your parking area flowing smoothly, even as traffic grows. Blaze DC comes in 3 variants of 3 kW, 6 kW, and 12 kW you can choose from according to your use case, balancing speed and grid load to fit your space and capacity. Bottom line: Blaze DC lets you offer efficient charging, maximize utilization of each charger and parking spots.
3. Tap into a high-margin revenue stream
EV charging can be a lucrative new income source for host businesses. Public fast charging typically carries a hefty convenience fee. In India, DC fast charging rates hover around ₹18–₹22 per kWh, which is 2 to 3× higher than residential electricity rates. EV owners willingly pay this for a quick top-up, even though charging at home is much cheaper, because time is money on the road. This price difference translates into solid profits for the charger operator.
One analysis found drivers are happy to pay ₹250–₹330 per hour for DC charging, despite it costing only about ₹60 in electricity for that time at home—a markup that goes into the host’s pocket. Even at modest utilization, a single Blaze DC can generate significant revenue. Industry data from early deployments in India shows that a busy public charger can earn ₹10–14 lakh per year from charging fees.
With typical fast-charge margins of around 30–40% after electricity costs, that means ₹3–5 lakh in annual gross profit per charger. Moreover, government initiatives like the PM E-DRIVE scheme now offer subsidies (up to 80% of infrastructure costs) for installing public fast chargers, dramatically lowering your upfront investment.
In short, Blaze DC doesn’t just pay for itself; it quickly becomes a profit center for your location, helping offset declining revenues in other areas and future-proofing your business model.
4. Safety and smart reliability; built for worry-free operation
When you provide EV charging to customers, you need it to work flawlessly every time; a malfunctioning charger could mean lost trust and business. Blaze DC is engineered with enterprise-grade safety and intelligence to ensure every charge is both safe and smooth. Each unit comes with a multi-layer protection system that operates autonomously in real time. This includes safeguards against:
- Short-circuits
- Over-voltage
- Under-voltage
- Earth faults
- Reverse polarity
- Current leakage
Along with an emergency stop button for immediate cutoff. These protections are always-on and require no manual intervention, so even if a customer is charging unsupervised, you can be confident there’s no risk to them, their vehicle, or your premises.
On the reliability front, Blaze DC’s built-in smart features minimize downtime. The charger is natively connected to the cloud via the Bolt.Earth CMS, enabling live status monitoring, instant fault diagnostics, and predictive maintenance alerts.
If an issue does arise, many fixes can be done remotely or with simple component swaps, thanks to its modular design (critical parts are field-replaceable in minutes). For a host operator, this means 99%+ uptime without needing on-site technical expertise.
By choosing Blaze DC, you’re providing a safe, dependable service to your customers, backed by intelligent systems that keep it running smoothly in the background.
5. Universal compatibility & future-proof flexibility
One of the biggest headaches for charging hosts is dealing with multiple vehicle brands and charging standards. Nobody wants a charger that’s limited to one make or stuck with an outdated connector.
Blaze DC eliminates that worry. It’s India’s first universally compatible DC fast charger for 2- and 3-wheelers and supports both the major connector standards – Type 6 (Bharat Charge Alliance’s DC standard) and Type 7 (the new LECCS fast-charge standard approved by BIS), in a single unit. In practice, this covers over 90% of fast-chargeable EV models on Indian roads. Whether your customer drives an Ather or Ola e-scooter, a Hero MotoCorp, a Mahindra e-rickshaw, or any other popular model, Blaze DC can charge it seamlessly.
As the market evolves toward these common standards, your infrastructure will remain compatible with upcoming vehicles, keeping you future proof.
The charger’s over-the-air update capability also ensures it stays current with the latest protocols and features. And with its robust design (IP54 weather protection, industrial-grade components), Blaze DC is built to last in India’s conditions, from high-traffic urban storefronts to outdoor parking lots. Choosing Blaze DC is a long-term investment in charging flexibility, ensuring that your site can serve the widest range of EV customers both now and in the years to come.
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Final Thoughts
In a landscape where EV adoption is outpacing infrastructure, forward-thinking businesses have a golden chance to stand out by becoming EV charging hosts. Blaze DC makes that transition not only feasible but also highly rewarding. It enables you to offer a premium fast-charging experience that delights customers by letting them see their vehicle gain tens of kilometers of range over a quick cup of coffee or charge up while running errands without missing a beat. By doing so, you’re signaling that your business values convenience, innovation, and sustainability, which in turn builds goodwill and customer loyalty.
At the same time, Blaze DC addresses the practical needs behind the scenes: keeping your operations smooth and profitable. From reducing parking bottlenecks with quick-charge turnover to generating new income with each charging session to minimizing maintenance headaches through smart monitoring, it’s a solution designed from the ground up for commercial viability.
If you’re looking to deploy Blaze DC at your retail outlet, office complex, hotel, or any other site, our team at Bolt.Earth is here to help make it happen. You can purchase Blaze DC fast chargers directly through the Bolt.Earth website, or reach out to us for a tailored consultation and free site assessment.
Email: sales@bolt.earth
Phone: +91 80456 88455
