Private EV charging piles become profitable shared resources through intelligent platform design.
Corporate parking structures across major cities contain thousands of EV charging stations that spend most operational hours completely idle. A charging pile at headquarters sees heavy use during morning arrivals, then sits dormant through evenings and weekends. Fang Xu, Xuan Shen, and Yongwen Dai recognized the opportunity in dormant infrastructure and built Sharge, a platform that connects underutilized private chargers with EV drivers searching for accessible, affordable charging options. The mobile application enables pile owners to list chargers, set availability windows, establish pricing, and earn passive income from hours when infrastructure would otherwise contribute nothing. Property management companies, commercial real estate developers, and corporations with charging infrastructure can transform what was purely a cost center into a revenue-generating asset that simultaneously advances sustainability commitments.
The platform includes an elegant solution for underground parking navigation: video walkthroughs. Pile owners upload clips showing the path from building entrance to charging spot, creating certainty for arriving drivers who need precise wayfinding in multi-level structures. A dual-mode dashboard serves both user groups effectively. Owners manage listings through administrative tools designed for occasional use while drivers enjoy streamlined search-to-booking flows optimized for frequent interactions. Real-time scheduling, transparent pricing, and mutual rating systems build trust between strangers sharing private property. Sharge earned recognition as a Golden A' Design Award winner in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design in 2025. For enterprises evaluating infrastructure strategy, the platform demonstrates how thoughtful mobile application design can unlock previously invisible value from existing assets.
The commission-based model creates aligned incentives. When owners succeed, the platform succeeds proportionally. Pile owners earn from actual usage with zero upfront investment. For organizations managing property portfolios or fleet operations, the strategic question becomes compelling: what other dormant assets harbor similar untapped potential, ready for the right design solution to reveal their value?
