运营商财经网 实习生郑永杰/文 日前，怪兽充电在8月1日发布公告，发布了公司将私有化退市的消息。 公告称怪兽充电已经与投资者财团达成私有化合并协议，将以每股美国存托股份（ADS）1.25美元（溢 价8.7%至74.8%）现金收购流通股，估值约3.27亿美元。交易完成后，公司将从纳斯达克退市，成为财 团全资子公司。私有化预计在2025年第四季度完成，需股东批准及监管通过。 在前几年共享经济的风口下，怪兽充电一路高歌猛进，公司成立于2017年5月，在2021年4月1日就正式 登陆纳斯达克上市，成为国内共享充电宝第一股。主要投资者包括阿里巴巴、高瓴资本、CMC、软银 亚洲、小米等机构。 其中CMC、软银亚洲、小米等均在早期轮次参与投资。高瓴资本从天使轮开始连续投资6轮，成为怪兽 充电最大的财务投资人。 而阿里巴巴作为D轮融资的领投方，联合CMC投资超2亿美元，创下共享充电领域单笔融资纪录。 2023年蔡光渊在采访中曾这样表示:"我们在共享充电这座山峰的征程也仅仅是到了半山腰，我们要继续 攀登。"并且他还提到怪兽充电的目标是"打造一个全场景覆盖、数字化驱动、无所不在的共享充电网 络"。如今怪兽充电面临私有化退市，不知 ...

"起初感觉挺便宜，用着用着就不对劲儿了。"两个小时后，她还充电宝时发现，费用比过去更高。她此 次使用120分钟，费用为6元；但一个月前她在同一点位租借148分钟，仅花了5元。 一个月前，该充电宝点位的计费规则还是每30分钟为1元、不足30分钟按30分钟计费。照此计算，过去 是每分钟0.03元左右，低于现在的每分钟0.05元。如果按使用一小时计算，过去是2元，现在变成3元。 现象：用时更短 费用反而更多 近日，在国贸上班的市民郭女士午餐时在南门小馆餐厅借了个充电宝。扫码后，美团充电宝小程序页面 提示：按照每分钟0.05元计费。 近日，北京市场上的共享充电宝计费规则普遍由过去的每30分钟或者每60分钟计费，改为按每分钟计 费。这样消费者借用充电宝时就不会出现多充几分钟就按30分钟、甚至60分钟计费的情况。 然而，更精确计费的同时，一些充电宝点位每分钟收费标准悄然上涨，很多消费者借用充电宝的费用明 显攀升。 记者联系了负责该充电宝点位的工作人员，这位工作人员否认涨价。"你算算如果充电1小时2分钟，价 格是涨还是降？"他说。如他所说，1小时2分钟过去需支付9元，现在只需要7.44元。 朝阳区金隅嘉品Mall商场里"鱼 ...

转自：北京日报客户端 近日，北京市场上的共享充电宝计费规则普遍由过去的每30分钟或者每60分钟计费，改为按每分钟计 费。这样消费者借用充电宝时就不会出现多充几分钟就按30分钟、甚至60分钟计费的情况。 然而，更精确计费的同时，一些充电宝点位每分钟收费标准悄然上涨，很多消费者借用充电宝的费用明 显攀升。 现象：用时更短 费用反而更多 近日，在国贸上班的市民郭女士午餐时在南门小馆餐厅借了个充电宝。扫码后，美团充电宝小程序页面 提示：按照每分钟0.05元计费。 探因：灵活计价 有商家暗调价格 地铁3号线多座车站也配备了充电宝点位，东坝南站的美团充电宝计费规则已由此前的每30分钟3元调整 为每分钟0.12元。 记者联系了负责该充电宝点位的工作人员，这位工作人员否认涨价。"你算算如果充电1小时2分钟，价 格是涨还是降？"他说。如他所说，1小时2分钟过去需支付9元，现在只需要7.44元。 "起初感觉挺便宜，用着用着就不对劲儿了。"两个小时后，她还充电宝时发现，费用比过去更高。她此 次使用120分钟，费用为6元；但一个月前她在同一点位租借148分钟，仅花了5元。 一个月前，该充电宝点位的计费规则还是每30分钟为1元、不足3 ...

北京市民柯女士说："我还充电宝的时候，原来借的地方全满，我按照小程序推荐的附近归还点去 还，结果发现那个店面已经关门了。但是小程序上写着是24小时营业，我又按照推荐归还点找了两家， 全都是关门状态。都是小巷里的七拐八拐的店，很难找，耽误了半小时，这半小时还得继续收我钱。" 此前，北京市消费者协会、天津市消费者协会、河北省消费者权益保护委员会联合开展了共享充电 宝消费调查。调查结果显示，近六成受访者认为共享充电宝收费不合理，共享充电宝归还过程主要存在 归还网点少，机柜无空位，归还地点不详细等问题。 中国法学会消费者权益保护法研究会副秘书长陈音江直言，"时长反向取整""租得到却还不了"等情 况都在损害消费者合法权益。 陈音江指出："很多共享充电宝经营者，其收费规则存在着不公平、不合理的规定。比如，超过一 分钟就按一小时计算，在调查中，有的甚至会超过几秒钟，就按一个小时计算。这样的做法显然不合 理，涉嫌侵犯消费者公平交易的权利。另外，很多共享充电宝，租的时候很容易租出来，等用完之后去 还的时候，都是满的，归还不了。内部导航会指示到周边地方归还，等跑到周边地方的时候，有的店已 经关了，要找很远的地方，这样就会导致消费 ...

近六成受访者认为共享充电宝收费不合理 常用共享充电宝的朋友 是不是有过这样的无奈 租用充电宝超过一个计费单位几分钟 就被多扣一整个时段的费用 想要归还充电宝 满大街找机柜 针对这些情况，北京市消费者协会近日发布了《北京共享充电宝行业自律公约》。公约提出，租借费用 计时单位不超过15分钟，第一个计时单位内满5分钟后收取该时段费用。从第二个计时单位起，不满一 个计时单位不收取该时段费用。 目前，8家覆盖北京市95%运营点位的企业已经签署公约，承诺通过技术逐步升级、人员培训等措施保 障服务落地。为了让共享充电宝的计价更透明、借出归还更便利。 公约的第一项内容为在线上租借页面醒目位置明确公示收费规则，包括免费时长、计费标准、封顶价格 及押金政策。以往消费者关注较多的计价模式方面，公约提出，租借费用计时单位不超过15分钟，第一 个计时单位内满5分钟后收取该时段费用。从第二个计时单位起，不满一个计时单位不收取该时段费 用。陈音江说，公约规定了计时单位上限，将促使企业收费更加透明合理。 此外，公约还提出： 共享充电宝出借时应保持高电量，且明确告知消费者剩余电量百分比。 合理控制空置率。共享充电宝机柜应保证足够空位，确保消费 ...

Core Viewpoint - Beijing has introduced a self-regulatory convention for the shared power bank industry to enhance service transparency and consumer protection Group 1: Industry Regulation - The self-regulatory convention includes nine measures focusing on transparent pricing, convenient borrowing and returning, and efficient complaint response [1] - Eight companies, including Monster, Meituan, and Street Electric, which cover 95% of operational points in the city, have signed the convention [1] Group 2: Pricing and Service Standards - Clear pricing rules must be displayed prominently on rental pages, including free usage duration, pricing standards, cap prices, and deposit policies [1] - The rental fee will be calculated in units of no more than 15 minutes, with the first unit charged only if usage exceeds 5 minutes [2] - A fair and transparent contract management system will be established to eliminate unfair terms that increase consumer liability [1] Group 3: Operational Efficiency - Shared power banks must be maintained at high battery levels and inform consumers of the remaining battery percentage [1] - Sufficient space in power bank cabinets must be ensured to allow timely returns by consumers [2] - A mechanism for pausing and waiving fees will be implemented for consumers unable to return due to lack of available return points or other uncontrollable factors [2] Group 4: Customer Service and Complaint Handling - Customer service contact information must be displayed on power banks, cabinets, and official pages to ensure timely responses [2] - Complaints must be addressed within 48 hours, with actionable solutions provided [4] - Regular maintenance and inspection of equipment will be conducted to ensure operational reliability [3]

Core Points - The Beijing Consumer Association has introduced a self-discipline convention for the shared power bank industry, focusing on transparency in pricing, convenience in borrowing and returning, and efficiency in complaint response [1] - Eight companies, including Monster, Meituan, and Street Electric, which cover 95% of the city's operational points, have signed the convention, committing to service improvements through technology upgrades and staff training [1] Pricing and Transparency - The convention proposes to optimize the pricing model, with rental fees calculated in units not exceeding 15 minutes, charging for the first unit if usage exceeds 5 minutes [1] - Clear pricing rules must be displayed prominently on online rental pages, including free usage duration, billing standards, cap prices, and deposit policies [1] Consumer Rights and Service - The convention aims to eliminate unfair contract terms by establishing a fair and transparent contract management system, clearly defining service responsibilities [1] - Shared power banks must maintain high battery levels and inform consumers of the remaining battery percentage at the time of lending [2] Operational Efficiency - Companies should ensure sufficient space in power bank cabinets to allow timely returns by consumers [3] - A mechanism for pausing billing should be established for consumers unable to return due to a lack of available return points or cabinets [3] - Customer service must be improved, with contact numbers displayed on power banks and official pages, ensuring timely responses [3] Maintenance and Complaint Handling - Regular maintenance and an exception recovery mechanism should be established to inspect and withdraw malfunctioning devices [4] - Consumer complaints must be addressed within 48 hours, with practical solutions provided [5]

Core Insights - The article discusses the increasing trend of Chinese AI startups choosing Japan as their first overseas market, highlighting Japan's stable and well-funded entrepreneurial environment [2][10] - It emphasizes the need for Chinese entrepreneurs to adopt a fresh perspective to understand the unique demands of the Japanese market [2] Group 1: Market Opportunities - Japan's startup ecosystem is characterized by abundant funding and a stable environment, with government subsidies available for various sectors, making it easier for companies to secure financial support [11][15] - The annual financing amounts for Japanese startups peaked in 2022 but showed a gradual decline in 2023-2024, indicating a stable market that does not fluctuate dramatically like the US and China [12] - The exit landscape in Japan is thriving, with the number of exits increasing from over 130 in 2023 to 178 in 2024, with mergers and acquisitions accounting for 44% of these exits [12][15] Group 2: Talent Dynamics - There is a growing willingness among Japanese individuals to join startups, and the influx of foreign entrepreneurs is also increasing, creating a favorable environment for innovation [19][25] - Despite the positive trends, attracting talent remains a challenge for startups, as many individuals still prefer the stability and benefits offered by traditional large companies [27] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competitive pressure in Japan is perceived to be lower than in China and the US, providing startups with opportunities to thrive even against larger competitors [23][24] - Japanese large enterprises tend to prefer collaboration over direct competition with startups, often opting to partner with them when they cannot outperform them [33][34] Group 4: Product and Market Fit - Japanese consumers are increasingly open to foreign products, provided they meet quality standards, indicating a potential pathway for Chinese companies to enter the market [44][45] - The article highlights the importance of product strength in the consumer market, noting that Japanese companies often struggle with rapid iteration and decision-making processes [41][51] Group 5: Investment Trends - Investors in Japan are particularly focused on the integration of traditional industries with AI and other new technologies, indicating a trend towards innovation in established sectors [46] - The article suggests that while Japan's market is stable, it lacks the rapid industry hot spots seen in China and the US, making it challenging for companies to secure resources and investments [47]

Core Points - Some express delivery companies are found to engage in "rounding up" practices when charging for weight, leading to consumers being charged for higher weights than actual, such as charging 3 kg for a 2.7 kg package [1] - This issue is not unique to the express delivery industry, as similar "rounding up" practices are observed in parking, boat rentals, and shared charging services [1] - The new national standard for express delivery services mandates the use of accurate measuring tools to determine the actual weight and volume weight of packages, indicating that the "rounding up" practice is non-compliant [1] Industry Implications - The practice of "rounding up" may seem trivial, but it accumulates to undermine the consumer environment and infringe on consumer rights [2] - The debate over billing rules reflects a broader issue of fairness and justice in market transactions, emphasizing the need for transparent and honest service ecosystems [2] - Relying on "rounding up" for small profits can damage long-term reputation and consumer trust, highlighting the importance of fair pricing practices [2]

Core Insights - The shared charging treasure industry, once thriving in first and second-tier cities, faces saturation and intensified competition, necessitating a breakthrough strategy [1][3] - In 2025, Kunpeng Shared Technology launched the "Thousand Cities and Ten Thousand Counties Plan," targeting lower-tier markets to redefine the boundaries of shared charging treasures through innovative models and technological empowerment [1][3] Market Strategy - Kunpeng aims to cover 1,000 county-level cities and 10,000 townships within three years, establishing the largest shared charging network in lower-tier markets [3] - The strategy is based on deep insights into county-level consumption scenarios, recognizing the strong demand for "instant charging" among users in third and fourth-tier cities, who are more price-sensitive [3][5] - The approach is characterized by a "light asset + heavy operation" model, collaborating with local businesses to quickly deploy equipment with zero deposit and profit-sharing models [3][5] Technological Innovation - Kunpeng's self-developed "Kunpeng Smart Chain" system analyzes real-time foot traffic heat maps to dynamically adjust cabinet locations, ensuring efficient resource allocation [3][5] - The company has reduced production costs of charging treasures by 40% through in-house development of IoT chips and battery management systems, extending the product lifespan to over five years [5][7] Localized Services - The introduction of "mobile charging cars" in certain county-level cities allows for flexible rental options, enhancing user engagement through localized cultural elements [5][7] - The "charging + local life" package offers users discounts at nearby businesses, converting traffic into actual consumption [5][7] Broader Implications - The "Thousand Cities and Ten Thousand Counties Plan" serves as a model for the feasibility of shared economy in lower-tier markets, aiming to create social value beyond mere resource utilization [7][8] - Kunpeng's strategy reflects a shift from competing in saturated markets to activating the economic potential of underconnected areas, positioning shared economy as an "invisible infrastructure" for rural revitalization [7][8]