Avis Budget: Driving Revenue & Sustainability with EV Charging
- Avis Budget
- Three (3) FSP1200
- Fleet/Public
- Middletown, PA
Project Site Overview
Avis Budget PA, a franchisee located in Middletown, PA, operates a high-traffic car rental service catering to travelers at Harrisburg International Airport. As demand for electric rental vehicles grows, Avis Budget recognized the need for efficient, high-speed EV charging to support its expanding electric fleet, including Rivian and Polestar models.
To meet this demand, Avis Budget partnered with TurnOnGreen to install three FSP1200 DC Fast Chargers with a total of six CCS1 charging ports. These chargers not only keep the company’s rental fleet powered but also generate additional revenue by offering paid charging sessions to public EV drivers in this busy corridor.
Opportunities
The installation of TurnOnGreen DC Fast Chargers provided Avis Budget PA with the ability to:
- Generate additional revenue by offering paid public charging
- Ensure fleet readiness with free charging sessions for rental vehicles
- Improve operational efficiency with real-time charger monitoring & administrative control
- Enhance employee convenience with easy activation via RFID, desktop dashboard, or mobile app
Economic & Sustainability Benefits
By integrating TurnOnGreen’s charging solution, Avis Budget PA achieved:
- Increased revenue streams through point-of-sale price programming
- Cost savings on fuel expenses for electric fleet vehicles
- Improved sustainability metrics, reducing emissions from fleet operations
- Enhanced customer service, offering renters a fully charged EV upon pickup
Challenges
Before partnering with TurnOnGreen, Avis Budget PA faced:
- Limited charging infrastructure to support its expanding EV fleet
- No revenue stream from public EV charging despite high demand in the area
- Lack of real-time monitoring tools for charger usage and fleet energy management
TurnOnGreen’s Solution
TurnOnGreen deployed a customized DC fast charging solution, including:
- Three FSP1200 DC Fast Chargers with six CCS1 charging ports
- Dynamic pricing & real-time monitoring via a web dashboard and mobile app
- RFID card activation for quick and easy employee use
- 24/7 customer support & charger fault monitoring for reliability
Implementation Process
- Site Assessment – Evaluated fleet charging needs & public access points
- Turnkey Installation – Managed permitting, hardware installation & network setup
- Software Integration – Enabled remote start, real-time analytics & user-based pricing
- Charger Upgrade (2024) – Upgraded existing 120kW chargers to 180kW, delivering faster charging speeds to reduce wait times and enhance efficiency for both fleet and public users.
Activation & Project Impact
Avis Budget powers its fleet while serving local residents & interstate travelers with high-speed charging options. The charging network provides:
- 400+ charging sessions monthly
- 13 charging sessions per day on average
- $15 average charging session revenue
- Fleet & public charging solutions in a key high-traffic location
By integrating TurnOnGreen’s DC fast charging, Avis Budget PA has enhanced fleet operations, increased revenue, and reinforced its commitment to sustainability.