In St. Petersburg, the company "Rozetki SPb" has patented a unique model of a charging station with cryptocurrency mining function. The device allows users to receive digital currency while charging an electric vehicle.
The station is equipped with a mining module that uses hashing to generate new blocks in the blockchain. The developers assure that it is possible to mine popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in this way.
To prevent overheating of the equipment, the stations are equipped with special cooling systems, similar to those used on mining farms and in server rooms. According to the creators, part of the funds received from cryptocurrency mining can cover the cost of charging, which is beneficial for both electric vehicle owners and various enterprises.
As indicated in the patent documentation, "Rozetki SPb" became the first to combine electric vehicle charging and mining. As a business example, the developers provide calculations for the Tesla Model S, the cost of which in the secondary market ranges from 2.1 to 8 million rubles.
With an average monthly mileage of 1.5 thousand kilometers and a consumption of 300 kWh, the cost of charging will be about 2.6 thousand rubles. At the same time, the system can mine cryptocurrency for about 7.2 thousand rubles. Thus, theoretically, a Tesla owner can earn up to 4.6 thousand rubles. However, as studies have shown, the real cost of one kWh in 2024 was 8.67 rubles, which reduces costs.
Sergey Bezdelov, Director of the Industrial Mining Association, believes that the "Rozetki SPb" project has potential, but successful implementation will require compliance with strict legal norms, including registration in the register of miners. Economist and top manager Andrey Loboda praised the idea as breakthrough, especially suitable for regions with cheap resources, such as the Irkutsk region and the Far North.
According to the Avtostat agency, as of July 1, 2025, 62.5 thousand electric vehicles were registered in Russia, and just over 2 thousand in St. Petersburg. There are 392 charging stations in the city, each of which serves an average of 6–7 cars. In contrast, there are more than 1.8 million cars and over 650 gas stations for conventional cars in St. Petersburg.
