The hardware we run ourselves
Run the same machines we do.
Zap and Charge are the same smart machines in Pod Plug's own fleet of 500+ kiosks doing $6.5M in annual sales across 38 states. Cashless payments, live remote telemetry, and full custom wrap capability. Buy the exact hardware we operate ourselves.
Pick your format
Zap and Charge at a glance
Why Pod Plug
Why operators buy from us
Operator-proven hardware
We don't just sell these machines. We run 500+ of them ourselves doing $6.5M in annual sales. Every recommendation comes from our own fleet data.
Cashless with live telemetry
Tap, chip, and mobile wallet on every machine through Nayax. Watch sales in real time, get low-stock alerts, and route restocks from your phone.
Two formats, one system
Zap goes on the wall where floor space is off limits. Charge holds more product for high-volume floors. Same payments, same telemetry, same wrap capability.
Full custom wraps
Every machine can be wrapped to match your brand or product line. We can share dielines for all panels so your designer or wrap shop has print-ready specs.
Ships from our US warehouse
Standard configurations are in stock. No overseas lead times on stock units.
Real operator support
Setup guidance, planogram advice, and product sourcing recommendations from a team that stocks these exact machines every week.
Straight answer
Is this the right machine for you?
- Trading cards, collectibles, blind boxes, and novelty toys
- High-traffic retail: grocery stores, malls, entertainment venues, travel centers
- Operators who want remote visibility instead of guessing what sold
- Tight footprints (Zap) or high-volume floors (Charge)
- Refrigerated food and beverage programs
- Bulky or fragile products that need deep shelves
- Locations without power access or reliable cell signal
The specs
Technical specifications
| Spec | Zap | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Wall-mounted smart retail kiosk | Floor-standing smart retail kiosk |
| Dimensions | 40.5"H x 23.6"W x 13.1"D | 73"H x 33.5"W x 17.3"D |
| Capacity | Up to 200 units | 216 units |
| SKUs | 15 SKUs | 18 SKUs |
| Mount | Wall-mounted | Free-standing with locking wheels |
| Power | Standard 110V outlet ($5-7/mo) | Standard 110V outlet ($7/mo) |
| Payment | Cashless (tap / swipe) | Cashless (tap / swipe) |
| Display | LED-lit, touchscreen interface | LED-lit shelves, touchscreen interface |
| Monitoring | Real-time remote inventory tracking | Real-time remote inventory tracking |
| Servicing | Weekly restocking by local Pod Plug operator | Weekly restocking by local Pod Plug operator |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE (no venue Wi-Fi needed) | 4G LTE (no venue Wi-Fi needed) |
| Wraps | Full custom vinyl wrap supported | Full custom vinyl wrap supported |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Zap is our wall-mounted smart kiosk with 15 SKUs, built for tight footprints like checkout lines, hallways, and counters. Charge is our floor-standing kiosk with 18 SKUs, built for high-traffic floors. Same payment system, same telemetry, same wrap capability.
Run the same machines we do.
500+ machines. $6.5M in annual sales. 38 states. Now the hardware is for sale.