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Sell your ev charging station

Charging hubs and ground leases carved out of retail lots. Power at the pad, an operator still proving the business.

EV Charging Station at a glance

Typical deal size
$500K – $5M
Lease structure
Ground lease or license; NNN where a building conveys
Typical term
10–15 years
Escalations
Fixed bumps every 5 years, or revenue share
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Overview

What ev charging stations are really worth

Our read

Most EV charging sites are not buildings. They are a cluster of stalls, a transformer, and equipment owned by an operator, sitting on part of a larger property under a ground lease or license. What an owner is selling is that agreement — the rent stream and the land underneath it — and the value depends on the agreement's terms as much as the location.

Those terms vary more than in almost any other net lease asset. Some agreements are fixed rent with a well-capitalized operator over a long term. Others are revenue shares that make the landowner a partner in a business whose utilization is still being proven. Termination rights, relocation clauses, and equipment removal obligations all differ, and they decide whether the owner holds a lease or an option the operator holds against them.

The durable asset underneath it is the electrical service. Fast charging requires substantial power, and upgrading a site's utility connection is slow and expensive. Sites with strong service, highway access, and amenities drivers use while they wait are the ones operators keep, and the ones that hold value if the operator changes.

Valuation

How we underwrite it

The method

We underwrite the agreement first — rent structure, term, termination and relocation rights, and what the lease says about equipment and restoration. Two leases on identical sites can be worth very different amounts because of a single clause.

Operator credit gets real scrutiny. The charging sector is still consolidating, and the gap between the largest networks and smaller operators is significant. Fixed rent from a strong operator is valued as lease income; revenue share from a smaller one is valued closer to a business interest.

Where rent depends on revenue, utilization history is the core of the analysis. A site with a track record can be valued with confidence. A newer site without one gets valued conservatively, and a fixed minimum rent narrows that gap.

The land is the floor. We value the underlying parcel as if the chargers were gone, credit the upgraded electrical service where it would carry over to another user, and build the offer up from there.

What moves the number

  1. 01Utility service and transformer capacity at the site, since fast charging draws heavily and upgrading service is the slowest and most expensive part of any build
  2. 02Whether the rent is fixed or tied to charging revenue, which determines whether you own a lease or a share of an operating business
  3. 03Operator credit and network scale, since smaller charging operators carry more business risk than the brand names
  4. 04Location relative to highways and the amenities drivers use while they wait — food, restrooms, and retail
  5. 05Remaining term and the operator's rights to relocate, terminate, or remove equipment
  6. 06The underlying land's value without the chargers, which is the floor if the operator leaves

Capital markets today

10-yr Treasury
5.24%
4.12% a year ago
SOFR
3.87%
4.2% a year ago
30-yr mortgage
7.28%
6.3% a year ago
CRE loan delinquency
1.53%
1.57% a year ago
CRE prices, YoY
6.58%
-2.7% a year ago

Sources: FRED DGS10, 2026-10-01 · FRED SOFR, 2026-10-01 · FRED MORTGAGE30US, 2026-10-01 · FRED DRCRELEXFACBS, 2026-04-01 · FRED COMREPUSQ159N, 2026-01-01

Diligence

What a buyer actually looks at in a ev charging station

  1. Check 01

    The lease or license agreement in full

    Charging agreements vary widely. Termination rights, relocation clauses, revenue share mechanics, and equipment removal obligations decide whether this is a lease or an option the operator holds against you.

  2. Check 02

    Utility service, transformer ownership, and easements

    Fast chargers often require a dedicated transformer and new service. Who owns that equipment and what easements were granted to the utility affect the rest of the property long after the chargers are gone.

  3. Check 03

    Operator financial condition and network status

    The charging sector has seen consolidation and operator exits. A lease is only as good as the company paying it, and smaller operators warrant real scrutiny.

  4. Check 04

    Charging revenue and utilization history where rent is revenue-based

    A revenue-share agreement turns the landlord into a partner in the business. Historical session data is the only way to value that income.

  5. Check 05

    Effect on the host property's parking and access

    Dedicated charging stalls take parking from other tenants and can conflict with existing leases or reciprocal easement agreements. That is a diligence item for the whole center, not just the chargers.

  6. Check 06

    Grant or incentive conditions tied to the site

    Some charging sites were built with public funds that carry operating requirements. Those conditions can affect what happens to the site if the operator changes.

Backfill risk

What happens if the tenant leaves

The tenant-goes-dark scenario

EV charging is the newest asset on this list and its backfill profile is the least tested. Most charging sites are not buildings at all. They are a set of stalls, a transformer pad, and equipment owned by the operator, sitting on a portion of a larger parcel under a ground lease or license.

That structure means the real estate risk is mostly about the underlying land. If an operator leaves, the land reverts to whatever it was before — parking, a pad, an outparcel — and the question becomes what that land is worth on its own. What remains behind is the upgraded electrical service, which can be a real asset to the next user, and in some cases site restoration that the lease may or may not have required.

The operator side is where the uncertainty sits. The charging industry is still consolidating, and the ability of an operator to keep paying rent depends on utilization at that location and the health of the network behind it. Fixed-rent leases with large, well-capitalized operators are a very different risk from revenue-share agreements with smaller ones.

The strongest sites combine highway access, nearby amenities, and substantial utility capacity. Those are the sites operators fight to keep, and they are the hardest for a competitor to replicate down the road.

Why this matters to you

Every buyer prices the tenant-goes-dark scenario, whether or not they say so out loud. It is the largest hidden input into the cap rate you get offered.

Understanding it before you go to market is the difference between negotiating and being negotiated with.

Who sells to us

Situations we see most often

  • Owner of a retail or convenience site who signed a charging ground lease and wants to monetize it
  • Landowner with a dedicated charging hub on a highway parcel
  • Owner holding a revenue-share agreement who wants fixed proceeds instead of variable income
  • Owner of a site where the operator has stopped performing or left
  • Investor selling a retail property and carving the charging lease into the sale

Buy box

What we buy

  1. 01EV charging ground leases and hubs, $500K to $5M
  2. 02Fixed-rent and revenue-share agreements
  3. 03Charging leases carved out of retail and convenience sites
  4. 04Sites where the operator has changed or left

Process

How selling to Dizposition works

The full process
  1. Day 0

    01

    Send us the property

    Address, asset type, and the lease if there is one. That is enough for us to start.

  2. 02

    We underwrite it

    Our underwriting runs the income against current market pricing and the cost of capital. No lowball anchor.

  3. 10 minutes

    03

    You get a firm offer

    In 10 minutes, with the math shown. You will know exactly how we got there.

  4. As fast as 30 days

    04

    Close on your timeline

    As fast as 30 days, or as slow as you need. We are the principal, so the date is yours.

FAQ

Selling an ev charging station

I signed a charging lease on part of my parking lot. Can I sell just that income?

Often, yes, through a lease assignment or a ground lease structure that separates the charging area from the rest of the property. Whether it makes sense depends on the lease terms and your plans for the rest of the site.

My rent is a share of charging revenue. How do you value that?

As a share of an operating business, which means utilization history matters more than the lease document. Sites with a track record are straightforward to underwrite. Newer sites with limited history get valued more conservatively, and a fixed minimum rent helps considerably.

The charging operator stopped paying or left. What happens to the site?

The land reverts to you, usually with the upgraded electrical service still in place. That service can be valuable to another operator or another use. What matters is what the lease says about equipment removal and site restoration.

Will a charging lease affect selling the rest of my property?

It can. Dedicated stalls reduce parking, and some retail leases restrict exclusive-use areas or parking reductions. Buyers of the whole property will read the charging lease closely, so it is worth knowing its terms before you go to market.

How long does it take to sell a commercial property to Dizposition?

You get a firm written offer within 10 minutes of sending us the property. If you accept, you can close in as little as 30 days — most of that is title work and your own timeline. There is no listing period, no marketing, and no waiting on a buyer's financing contingency.

Can I sell my property as-is?

Yes. We are the buyer, so there is no lender requiring repairs and no inspection contingency to renegotiate against you. Deferred maintenance, a failing roof, an aging tank system — we price it into the offer rather than asking you to fix it first.

Can I sell with a tenant in place?

Yes, and in most cases a tenant makes the property more valuable to us, not less. We will ask for the lease, a rent roll, and any estoppel certificates. You do not need to deliver the property vacant.

What if my lease is short-term or about to expire?

Short remaining term is one of the main reasons owners come to us. A conventional buyer needs lease term to get financing, which is why short-dated assets sit on the market. We underwrite the real estate and the backfill prospects rather than the remaining term alone.

Do I need a broker to sell to you?

No. We buy directly, and there is no commission because there is nothing to market. If you already have a broker, we will pay them. Selling without one saves the commission, but you should understand you are also giving up price discovery — a broker's job is to find out whether someone will pay more than we will.

What documents do I need to get an offer?

The address and the lease are enough to start. To finalize, we will want the rent roll, the last two years of operating statements, the title commitment, any existing survey, and any environmental reports you already have. You do not need an appraisal or a broker package.

How do you determine your offer?

We underwrite in-place income against what the space would re-lease for, adjust for capital needs and any environmental tail, and apply a cap rate supported by comparable transactions. We show you the inputs. If you disagree with an assumption, we would rather argue about the assumption than about the number.

What are typical seller closing costs?

Title and escrow fees, any transfer or recording tax owed in your state, prorated property taxes, and payoff of any existing debt. Because we are the buyer, there is no commission and no marketing cost. Transfer tax varies significantly by state and is often the largest single line.

Will I owe capital gains tax when I sell?

Usually yes, on the gain above your adjusted basis, and depreciation recapture is taxed separately from appreciation. State treatment varies. This is a question for your CPA before you sign, not after — the structure of the sale can change the answer.

Can I do a 1031 exchange?

Yes. A 1031 exchange lets you defer federal capital gains by reinvesting in like-kind property, subject to a 45-day identification window and a 180-day closing window from the date you sell. You must have a qualified intermediary in place before closing — it cannot be arranged afterward. Most states conform to federal treatment, but a few do not.

Can I sell if I am behind on payments or facing foreclosure?

Yes, and speed is the reason to move early rather than late. We can close on a defined date, which is what a lender or a receiver generally needs to see. Send us the payoff figure and any notices you have received.

Can I sell a property I inherited or that is in probate?

Yes. Probate sales take longer because the court timeline governs, not ours, and multiple heirs need to agree on the price before anything can close. We are used to working around both. Inherited property also generally receives a stepped-up basis, which can change the tax math substantially.

What if there is environmental contamination?

Send it anyway. Environmental history is one of the most common reasons a conventional sale falls apart, and it is one of the reasons owners call us. We price the remediation and the residual liability into the offer rather than walking away at the Phase II.

Is there any cost or obligation to get an offer?

None. There is no fee, no listing agreement, and no obligation to accept. If our number does not work for you, you keep the underwriting we showed you and we part ways.

Markets

Top markets we buy ev charging stations in

10-minute offer

Ready to sell your ev charging station?

Send us the property and the lease. You'll have a firm offer, with the math shown, in 10 minutes.