How does it work?
The owner of the electric car connects to the station and pays for charging, and in return receives a portion of the mined cryptocurrency. The developers claim that the station is capable of mining popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
According to the authors, the received cryptocurrency can partially compensate for the cost of charging, both for private owners of electric cars and for businesses.
Figures from the patent
As an example, the developers cite the Tesla Model S. With an average mileage of about 1.5 thousand km per month, the car requires about 300 kWh. In theory, the station can mine cryptocurrencies for an amount exceeding the cost of electricity. However, in practice, much depends on the actual tariffs, which in large cities are noticeably higher than those stated in the calculations.
Where can it take off?
The Irkutsk region and Buryatia, as well as the territories of the Far North, are considered the most promising regions of application.
All this remains at the patent level for now.
