With the rebound of tourism and the widespread use of smartphones, the demand for convenient mobile charging continues to grow. Shared power banks—an “on-demand, flexible return” charging solution—are showing significant business potential across Portugal’s urban public areas, tourist attractions, and F&B/retail venues.

1. Portugal Shared Power Bank Market

1) Demand Drivers

Smartphone penetration and both domestic and inbound tourism (city tours, coastal destinations, cultural travel) create strong demand for instant charging. Short-term rentals match the fragmented mobility and consumption habits of tourists and local users. Market research institutions project steady growth in Portugal’s mobile charging accessory market, indicating room for expansion.

2) Operation Models & Business Entry Points

• Free placement + advertising/merchant rebates: Operators provide devices to merchants for free in exchange for traffic or advertising revenue (restaurants, cafés, scenic spots).

• Deposit + pay-as-you-go: Tourist-friendly model suitable for airports, stations, and transportation hubs.

• B2B solutions & scenario-based deployments: Customized options for events, exhibitions, and retail chains. Portugal already hosts several B2B-oriented deployments.

3) Technology & Product Trends

• Mainstream power banks: 5000–8000mAh, supporting Type-C & Lightning.

• Standard features: smart cabinets, QR rental, mobile payments (local cards/wallets).

• Value-added upgrades: advertising screens, membership systems, multi-location return networks, remote O&M.

• Chinese suppliers provide turnkey hardware + software platforms, enabling rapid rollout.

2. Charging Standard in Portugal

Portugal’s charging pricing aligns with other European markets and is tourist-friendly.

1) Rental Fees

• First 30 minutes: €0.5–€1

• Per hour: €1–€2

• Daily cap (24h): €6–€10

2) Deposit Policy

• Most brands: No deposit (credit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay pre-authorization)

• Some brands: deposit €10–€20, refundable upon return

3. Shared Power Bank Brands in Portugal

1) Litapower (Under Zhongdian Core)

Litapower is a shared power bank brand developed by China’s Zhongdian Core and deployed in Portugal. Leveraging over a decade of R&D experience, Litapower offers multi-size cabinets (6/12/24/48-slot), EU payment systems, Portuguese interfaces, and localized backend tools.

Key strengths:

• Stable hardware & smart cabinet technology

• Full compatibility with Portuguese payment systems

• Large-scale deployment capability

• Strong cross-store return network

• Cooperates with restaurants, cafés, tourist areas, shopping districts

Litapower is one of the fastest-growing shared charging brands in Portugal.

2) Litashared

Litashared is an international shared charging brand expanding rapidly in Portugal through local agency and scene-based partnerships. With highly compatible power banks, flexible pricing, and a complete backend system, Litashared has strong merchant acceptance.