Can private individuals operate charging piles? Is the profit big?

Yes.

Private individuals can apply to install charging piles as long as they have a parking space and a property permit. The investment cost of each charging pile is about 5,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan, depending on the location. Other non-resident customers (including high-voltage customers) can also invest in the construction of charging and swapping facilities in public areas such as government agencies, public institutions, large commercial districts, and residential communities.

Extended information:

Charging pile safety requirements

1. The substation should be equipped with safety bars, warning signs, safety lights and alarm bells.

2. The warning sign "Stop, High Voltage Danger" should be hung on the safety pillar outside the door of the high-voltage distribution room, substation or substation. Warning signs must face the outside of the fence.

3. High-voltage power distribution devices should have eye-catching operating instructions. The location of equipment should be clearly marked.

4. There should be obvious "safe passage" or "safe exit" signs in the room.

Reference materials: People's Daily Online - State Grid: Private individuals can apply to install charging piles, with a single cost starting from 5,000 yuan