Kempower data shows plug count beats power capacity for public charging utilization

Kempower's white paper, analysing real world data from its North American public charging sites via ChargEye software, found that the number of charging plugs has approximately three times more impact on site utilization than total installed power. Sites using Kempower's distributed architecture, which dynamically shares power between multiple charging points, achieved 83% higher utilization on average than those with fixed power dispensers. The findings were released on 31 August 2026.

Why it matters: For CPOs and site planners, the data suggests that maximizing plug count and deploying dynamic power sharing architectures can significantly improve utilization and site economics compared to simply installing higher power capacity. The research provides quantifiable evidence to inform procurement decisions and site design strategies as operators focus on profitability.