Use case: depot-charging architecture for an electric-bus fleet (e.g., 12 m BEV buses) at a fixed depot in Honduras. Indicative CapEx, OpEx, payback, and sensitivity. Figures are ILLUSTRATIVE — NOT A QUOTE.
Bus-depot charging for 12 m battery-electric buses typically uses DC fast chargers in the 60–150 kW range, installed in pairs to enable sequential overnight top-up and opportunity charging between shifts. A 120 kW unit supports roughly 100–150 km of operating range per hour of charging, depending on the bus battery pack configuration. Honduras imports capital equipment through maritime ports; Puerto Cortés is the primary container gateway on the Caribbean coast.
Reference framework: depot-charging topology described in IEC 61851-1 (mode-4 DC conduction) and IEC 62196-3 (DC charging coupler), per IEC standards.
| Line item | Basis | Unit | Qty | Unit value (USD) | Subtotal (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 kW DC EVSE charger (OEM unit) | CN FOB unit price — OEM datasheet | unit | 2 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| Dispenser / CCS2 connector set | OEM datasheet option | unit | 2 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| Power cabinet, foundation & civil works | Site survey (illustrative) | lot | 1 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| LV/MV transformer + switchgear (utility-side) | Site survey (illustrative) | lot | 1 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| Network/OCPP back-office (3-year) | Vendor quote (illustrative) | lot | 1 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| Installation & commissioning (on-site HN) | EPC scope (illustrative) | lot | 1 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
| Marine freight CN → Puerto Cortés | Freight quote (illustrative) | shipment | 1 | PENDING — lookup | PENDING — lookup |
All unit values are intentionally left as PENDING — lookup. Final pricing requires an OEM commercial offer plus site-specific engineering and freight inputs.
| Line item | Driver | Annual value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumed (depot tariff) | kWh × tariff HNL/kWh × FX | PENDING — lookup |
| Preventive maintenance (OEM SLA) | % of OEM unit price or fixed fee | PENDING — lookup |
| OCPP back-office / SaaS | Per-port monthly fee | PENDING — lookup |
| Spare-parts allowance | % of OEM unit price | PENDING — lookup |
| Connectivity (SIM / fibre) | Per-site monthly | PENDING — lookup |
| Insurance & local compliance | Carrier quote | PENDING — lookup |
OpEx drivers are listed for completeness; each requires a live input from the OEM and the site operator.
The arithmetic below is provided as a worked example using placeholder inputs only. It is NOT A QUOTE and does not constitute trade, engineering, or investment advice.
| Input | Value | Unit | Source / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 2 | unit | Use-case assumption |
| Avg. charging session throughput | 80 | kWh / session | Use-case assumption |
| Sessions per charger per day | 2 | sessions/day | Use-case assumption |
| Operating days | 330 | days/year | Use-case assumption |
| Energy price (delivered, USD) | 0.16 | USD/kWh | Illustrative — confirm with HN utility |
| Charging service price (USD) | 0.30 | USD/kWh | Illustrative — depot internal transfer |
| Total CapEx (2 chargers + install + freight + civil) | 120 000 | USD | ILLUSTRATIVE placeholder |
| Annual OpEx (energy excluded) | 8 000 | USD/year | ILLUSTRATIVE placeholder |
Annual energy delivered per charger:
80 kWh/session × 2 sessions/day × 330 days/year = 52 800 kWh/year per charger.
Annual gross charging revenue (depot-internal, both chargers):
52 800 kWh × 2 chargers × 0.30 USD/kWh = 31 680 USD/year.
Annual energy cost:
52 800 kWh × 2 chargers × 0.16 USD/kWh = 16 896 USD/year.
Annual net contribution:
31 680 − 16 896 − 8 000 (OpEx) = 6 784 USD/year.
Simple payback:
120 000 USD ÷ 6 784 USD/year ≈ 17.7 years.
| Scenario | Charging price (USD/kWh) | Net contribution (USD/yr) | Payback (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low tariff / depot-only transfer | 0.25 | 1 632 | ~73.5 |
| Base case (above) | 0.30 | 6 784 | ~17.7 |
| Higher utilisation (3 sessions/day) | 0.30 | 15 568 | ~7.7 |
| Higher tariff / public access | 0.40 | 27 424 | ~4.4 |
Sensitivity is illustrative. The dominant lever is charging price × utilisation; CapEx, OpEx, and HN import duty are PENDING — lookup.
Certifications required at the destination depend on grid-interconnect rules and end-use. Reference families and issuers:
No certificate numbers, marks, or logos are claimed on this brief. Confirm applicable acceptance with the local utility and the buyer’s compliance team before order placement.
All duty/VAT rates below are marked PENDING — lookup. Final values must be confirmed against the official Honduras tariff portal before any shipment is tendered.
| HS national line | Program | Rate | SoT |
|---|---|---|---|
PENDING — lookup (SAC national line for EVSE/DC charging equipment) | Duty (DAI) — Honduras DARA tariff portal | PENDING — lookup | DARA — https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/ |
PENDING — lookup | VAT (ISV) — applicable to capital equipment (confirm with tax authority) | PENDING — lookup | SAR / DARA |
PENDING — lookup | CAFTA-DR preferential treatment (if claimed, with CN origin rules of origin) | PENDING — lookup | DARA — https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/ |
— | Other local charges (storage, port handling, brokerage) | PENDING — lookup | DARA — https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/ |
Official portal: Administración Aduanera de Honduras (DARA) — https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/. The Central American Tariff System (SAC) provides the harmonised nomenclature used by Honduras; the exact SAC national line for EVSE/DC charging equipment must be confirmed at the time of import.
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| product_sku | EVSE-DC-120KW-BUS-HND |
| qty + unit | 2 units |
| incoterm | FOB Shanghai / CIF Puerto Cortés / DAP Tegucigalpa |
| target_cert | IEC 61851 / UL 2202 / CE |
| destination_country | Honduras (HN) |
| buyer_email | [redacted] |
| buyer_company | [redacted] |
No. Every TCO figure on this page is labelled ILLUSTRATIVE and is NOT A QUOTE. Final landed cost depends on OEM commercial terms, the HS national line classification, applicable Honduran duty rates, VAT, and freight conditions at the time of shipment.
Honduras uses the harmonised system aligned with the Central American Tariff System (SAC). The candidate national line for EVSE/charging equipment must be confirmed against the DARA (Administración Aduanera de Honduras) tariff portal before any shipment is tendered.
Certifications depend on end-use and grid-interconnect requirements. Reference families include IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 for the charging system, UL 2202 and UL 2231-1/UL 2231-2 for safety (issuer: UL Solutions), and CE conformity for the European framework (issuer: EU notified bodies). Confirm applicable regional/local acceptance with the buyer and the local utility/grid operator.
Honduras import duty rate, VAT (ISV/ISC where applicable to capital equipment), CAFTA-DR preferential treatment (if claimed), local handling, and final HS national line classification are all marked PENDING — lookup against the DARA tariff portal.
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Common choices for capital equipment shipped from CN to HN include FOB/FCA at the Chinese port of origin, CFR/CIF at the Honduran port (Puerto Cortés being the primary maritime entry), and DAP/DDP to the bus-depot site. Selection depends on the buyer’s capacity to handle customs brokerage and last-mile logistics.