Own Your Market. Build Recurring Revenue.
Join the Cardinal Energy Network as an independent distributor. Purchase your charging stations outright, deploy them in local venues, and earn recurring rental revenue while Cardinal powers the technology, platform, and network.
Not sure yet? Take the 1-minute fit quiz
Just want a station or two? The application is only for joining the distributor program. If you're buying equipment for your own venue, you can order directly, with no application and no minimum order.
See Your Earning Potential
Adjust the numbers below to estimate the recurring revenue your locations could generate.
Monthly Revenue
$12,000
Annual Revenue
$144,000
Distributor Revenue (70%)
$100,800
Company Revenue (30%)
$43,200
Revenue examples are estimates only and are not guarantees. Actual results vary based on location, usage, and market conditions.
How It Works
A clear path from inventory to recurring revenue.
Purchase Your Stations
Buy your charging stations outright. The equipment is yours, and you become an authorized Cardinal Distributor.
Secure Your Locations
Source and secure local businesses: restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, airports, arenas, universities, and entertainment venues.
Deploy
Deploy Cardinal charging stations into approved locations. The platform handles the app, payments, software, support, and technology.
Earn Monthly Revenue
Receive recurring revenue from every completed rental at your deployed locations.
Distributor Benefits
Everything you need to build a successful charging business.
Why Cardinal
National Charging Network
Plug into an established, growing network of charging locations.
Premium Hardware
Deploy reliable, professionally engineered charging stations.
Continuous Software Updates
The platform improves automatically with ongoing updates.
Cloud Management Platform
Monitor your locations and revenue from one dashboard.
Marketing Support
Access branded marketing materials and campaigns.
Inventory Expansion
Scale your fleet as your network grows.
Dedicated Technical Support
Get help when you need it from our support team.
Established Manufacturing Partners
Backed by proven hardware supply chains.
Distributor Requirements
What it takes to get started.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Reliable transportation
- Business mindset
- Ability to build local relationships
- Willingness to service locations
- Professional appearance
- No previous charging industry experience required
Not sure which level fits you?
Seven questions about your time, goals, and how hands-on you want to be. You'll get a straight answer, including if the answer is not yet.
Distributor Levels
Choose the model that fits how hands-on you want to be.
Operating Distributor
Responsibilities:
- Deploy stations
- Maintain inventory
- Venue relationships
- Battery replenishment
- Routine inspections
- Local support
Passive Distributor
Highlights:
- Ideal for investors
- Company manages operations
- Hands-off recurring income
- Scales with the network
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about becoming a Cardinal Distributor.
Build a Business That Charges Forward.
Join one of the fastest-growing portable charging networks and build recurring revenue location by location.