In China, power bank sharing has become a popular industry. But in many countries of the world, it’s still leave a fresh and untapped market.It means opportunity. If you’re an entrepreneur or investor wondering whether this is a business worth starting, this article will answer your most important question: Can I make money from this?
Here’s What Investors Need to Know
1. What Is the ROI ?
The ROI depends on the number of power bank rental stations and your location strategy.Local market behavior is important too.— Here’s a typical breakdown:
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Daily rentals per station: 10–30 times/day (busy area)
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Average rental fee: $1–$2 per time
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One station (8 slots): $8–$30 daily income
Assuming moderate usage (15 rentals/day × $1.5), that’s $675 per station per month.
Estimated ROI:
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Break-even point: 3–6 months
2. How Long Does It Take to Recover The Investment?
In most cases, investors can expect to break even within 6 months around , depending on this three situations :
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Location quality (high foot traffic = faster ROI)
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Rental pricing (match to local spending capacity)
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Operating costs (labor, internet, electricity, etc.)
For example, one of our partners in Thailand placed 300 stations in shopping malls and night market. With an average of 12–18 rentals per station per day, they recovered their initial investment in just 5 months.
3. How Much Can One Shared Power Bank Make Per Day?
Let’s take a single 8-slot mobile phone charging station:
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Rental price: $1.50 per use
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Daily uses: 15 times (moderate location)
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Daily income: 15 × $1.50 = $22.5
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Monthly gross: $675
Even when scaled down to less busy locations (5–10 uses per day), each power bank station can still generate $150–$300 per month with minimal daily maintenance.
✅ 4. Real-World Success Stories
We’ve supported successful deployments in various markets:
1. Indonesia: Partner placed 200+ power bank statios in airports and parks — ROI in under 5 months.
2. Chile: Local startup partnered with shopping mall and hospitals — added mobile payment integration, broke even in 6 months.
3. Spain: Deployed in bars and nightclubs — extremely high weekend usage, monthly profit of $300–$500 per station.
These stories show that with the right locations and pricing, the model works even in first-time markets.
5. Why Is Sharing Better Than Selling Power Banks?
Here’s a quick comparison between sharing vs selling:
| Item | Power Bank Sharing | Selling Power Banks |
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| Profit Model | Repeated income (every use) | One-time sale |
| Customer Retention | App-based, data-driven | No tracking after sale |
| Scalability | High (add more stations) | Limited |
| ROI | Recurring, long-term | Short burst, low margin |
| Market Need | Emergency charging | Planned need |
In short: sharing builds a long-term cash flow business, while selling is a one-time transaction. It’s like owning a vending machine vs. selling snacks on the street.
✅ Final Thoughts: A New Opportunity in Your Market
Power bank sharing is no longer just a Chinese phenomenon. It’s a proven business model ready to be introduced to new, high-potential markets — and the first movers often win big.
At LitaPower, we help global partners build their own branded sharing business, with full support in:
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Hardware & software
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Custom app development
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Local payment integration
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Training & remote management
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Scalable pricing plans for startups
Want to know what your ROI could be in your country?
Contact us and we’ll run a free market simulation based on your local conditions.
