A power bank station in a mall: how it extends visitor dwell time

Why a dead phone shortens a visit

In a mall the phone does almost everything: payments, coupons, price checks, parking navigation, photos for whoever stayed home, and coordination with whoever went to another store. When the battery dies, the visit gets cut short.

What a power bank station changes

• Visitors stay — instead of going home to charge, they take a power bank and keep shopping
• Footfall grows — some people come in specifically to rent or return one
• Fewer socket requests — staff no longer hunt for a spare outlet
• Extra income — the venue earns commission on station revenue

Where to place a station in a mall

Most effective: near the main entrance, beside seating or the food court, and on high-traffic floors. It should be visible from the natural walking route, not tucked into a corner.

What the mall needs to provide

A power socket and one square metre. No construction, no special infrastructure and no staff involvement — the rental starts with a card tap at the station itself.

Commercial terms

• Free installation
• 15–25% commission on station revenue
• Maintenance, swaps and fault handling are on us
• The venue is not liable if a customer fails to return a power bank; the hardware is insured by Dead Batt

What the customer pays

15₪ for the first hour, capped at 30₪ per day, plus a 70₪ deposit released after return. Returns work at any station in the network, so a mall station also receives units rented elsewhere.

Summary

A power bank station is not a gimmick — it removes a concrete reason to leave the mall early. A visitor with a charged phone stays longer and spends more.