How DePINly estimates PowerPod EV-charging points. Last verified 2026-05-21.
TL;DR
PowerPod is a community EV-charging DePIN, peaq-native (core): it selected peaq as its L1, its devices carry peaqID, and its token launches on peaq mainnet. Pre-TGE — the $PT token isn't live and no per-kWh rate is published. So we show illustrative points only, no USD. You earn while charging your own EV, plus more for sharing your charger publicly.
Chain & status (verified)
- peaq-native (core): "PowerPod joins the peaqosystem" + "outfits first EV chargers with peaq IDs" (peaq blog). Token $PT to launch on peaq mainnet.
- Pre-TGE: token not live, not on CoinGecko; Phase I. Active project (peaqID on real chargers, hardware in development).
Earning mechanics (verified qualitatively)
- Hardware: smart charger adapter / dedicated charger / travel adapter + PowerPod mobile app.
- Earn for energy charged through the adapter; extra for sharing your unused charger with the public network.
- ⚠️ Exact per-kWh / points rate not published (pre-TGE).
Formula (illustrative — not a published rate)
monthlyPoints = ownKwh × 1 + (sharing ? publicKwh × 3 : 0) // ±50% band
No USD: there is no live token to convert to.
Assumptions & confidence
| Assumption | Value | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| peaq-native, pre-TGE | yes | 🟢 High | peaq blog |
| Earn-while-charging + sharing bonus | yes | 🟢 High | peaq blog / DePIN Hub |
| Points per kWh (own 1, shared 3) | illustrative | 🔴 Low | Not published — DePINly heuristic |
| Token / USD value | none | n/a | Pre-TGE |
NOT modeled
The $PT token / USD value (pre-TGE); hardware pricing (not finalized); the electricity cost you pay the grid; geographic EV demand; the points→token conversion at TGE.
Confidence rating
🟡 — peaq-native and the activity model (charge + share) are well-sourced, but PowerPod is pre-TGE with no published rate, so the output is illustrative points only. We'll add USD once $PT launches and a rate is published.
Sources (verified 2026-05-21)
- peaq blog — PowerPod joins the peaqosystem
- peaq blog — PowerPod peaq IDs
- DePIN Hub — PowerPod · Smart-Energy
Code
- Formula:
src/lib/peaq-subdepins/powerpod-calc.ts - UI:
src/components/calculators/peaq/PowerpodCalculator.tsx - Page:
src/app/calculate/peaq/run/powerpod/page.tsx
These figures are point estimates inside a wide band and depend on local demand, hardware, uptime and token price. They may be wrong in either direction. Nothing here is financial advice — always do your own research.
Methodology updated 2026-05-21 · View source on GitHub →