| Expense category | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Network/software subscription | $10–$50/port/month | Billing, uptime monitoring, OCPP backend, driver app — varies widely by provider and tier |
| Cellular/data connectivity | $20–$50/unit/month | LTE modem plan for remote diagnostics and OCPP comms where no wired LAN is available |
| Payment processing | 2.5%–3.5% of card revenue | Standard card-present processing rate; some networks bundle this into the software fee |
| Preventive maintenance / service contract | $1,500–$6,000/unit/year | Scheduled inspections, cable/connector wear items, firmware updates |
| Unscheduled repair / truck rolls | $500–$3,000+ per incident | Budget a reserve; frequency depends on equipment quality and site conditions |
| Extended warranty (beyond OEM base term) | 1%–3% of equipment cost/year | Furst400/FurstLink ship with a 7-yr SLA baked into the quote — confirm what's already covered before adding more |
| Insurance (general liability + equipment) | $500–$2,500/unit/year | Varies by state, site type, and whether the CPO or host carries the policy |
| Utility basic service / meter charge | $50–$200/month per account | Fixed monthly charge independent of usage — separate from demand and energy charges |
| Demand charges | $4–$40/kW/month | Highly utility- and tariff-dependent; modeled explicitly in Section 2 above |
| Site lease / host revenue share | 0%–20% of gross revenue, or flat monthly | Negotiated with the property owner — see Section 4 revenue-share structures |
| Site upkeep (landscaping, snow removal, striping) | $500–$2,500/site/year | Often a host responsibility, but confirm in the site agreement |
| Vandalism/theft reserve | $200–$1,000/unit/year | Cable theft in particular has risen at unattended sites |
| Customer support | $5–$15/port/month | Often bundled into the network/software fee; break out if self-operated |
| Compliance/reporting (NEVI, CALeVIP, ADA) | Variable, project-specific | Applies only to grant-funded or public-ROW sites with reporting obligations |