Earn extra income from
your home EV charger.

Neighbour Host lets other drivers charge at your home charger and pay by QR code. It is free to join*. You set the price and keep 85% of every charge, payment fees included.

*No monthly fee. Plug n Drive keeps 15% of each charge, payment fees included. If nobody charges, you pay nothing.

Woman plugging an electric car into a wall charger in her home garage
R 0per month to join*
85%of every charge is yours
Your priceyou decide the rate per kWh
Auto payoutsstraight to your bank account

How Neighbour Host works

Set it up once, then it runs on its own.

1. Create your account

Sign up and choose Neighbour Host. It takes a few minutes.

2. Add your charger

Give your charging spot a name and set your price per kWh.

3. Appear on the network

Your spot shows on the Plug n Drive map with an approximate position, not your exact address.

4. Get paid

Drivers scan the QR code and pay. Your share is paid out to your bank account automatically.

A simple example

An illustration, not a promise. Your income depends on your price and how often neighbours charge.

One session

At R 4.50 per kWh, a 30 kWh charge brings in R 135.00. You keep R 114.75.

Eight sessions a month

Eight sessions like that is R 918.00 in your account, with no monthly fee to cover first.

Nothing to pay if it is quiet

There is no subscription. A month with no sessions costs you nothing.

Neighbour Host questions

Is Neighbour Host really free? +
There is no monthly fee and no sign-up fee. Plug n Drive keeps 15% of each charge, and that share already covers the payment fees. If nobody charges at your spot, you pay nothing.
How much can I earn? +
It depends on the price you set and how many drivers charge near you. For example, a 30 kWh session at R 4.50 per kWh brings in R 135.00, of which you keep R 114.75.
Who can charge at my charger? +
Any driver on the Plug n Drive network can find your spot and pay by QR code.
Will my exact address be public? +
No. Your spot appears on the map with an approximate position.
What do I need to get started? +
A home charger that supports OCPP 1.6J, a bank account for payouts and a phone to complete the sign-up.
How and when do I get paid? +
Payouts are made automatically to your bank account. You can follow every session and your earnings in your account.
Can I use it for a business or a complex? +
Neighbour Host is for one charger, for personal use. For businesses and complexes, see the Network Platform and the 14-day free trial.
Do I need permission to share my charger? +
If you rent, or live in a complex with a body corporate, check your lease or the rules first. Sharing a charger can be restricted there.

Ready to put your charger to work?

Join for free and set your own price.

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