Here’s the part Bevi doesn’t advertise at cocktail parties: the flavor cartridges and CO₂ tanks are consumables, and they’re not cheap. A standard flavor cartridge lasts for about 40 to 60 liters of water and costs $20 to $30 to replace. The CO₂ tank exchange runs $30 to $50 per tank, depending on your region. If your office has a heavy-hitting hydration culture (looking at you, Silicon Valley), those costs add up to $200 to $400 per month on top of the machine lease. Suddenly, that $4,000 machine feels like a gateway drug to a $12,000 annual habit. (But hey, no plastic bottles, right?)
I should also mention that Bevi machines require professional installation, which adds $300 to $500 to your initial cost. They need a dedicated water line and a power outlet, so you can’t just plop it in the breakroom next to the microwave. And if your office moves? The relocation fee is another $200. It’s a high-maintenance relationship, but the machine does look pretty while draining your budget.
Who actually buys these things?
According to Bevi’s website, their customers include Google, WeWork, and Marriott hotels. So, you know, people with more money than God. But I’ve also seen them in smaller tech startups and trendy yoga studios—places that want to project health, innovation, and sustainability. If you’re a company owner trying to attract millennial employees, a Bevi machine might be cheaper than a ping-pong table and kombucha on tap. It’s a status symbol for the wellness-obsessed.
How Much Does A Bevi Machine Cost at Edward Gratwick blog
But for the average person? Let’s be real: You probably don’t need one. I once joked to my friend that a Bevi machine is like a luxury handbag—you don’t buy it for utility, you buy it to say you have one. She laughed, then poured herself another glass of orange vanilla sparkling water. (Touché.)
So, how much is a Bevi machine? The short answer is: a lot. The longer answer is: it’s an investment in office culture, sustainability theatre, and the undying quest for the perfect seltzer. If you’re rich, buy one. If you’re not, just keep refilling your Nalgene bottle and pretend that’s enough. Because honestly? Your tap water is fine. But it won’t make you look as cool as the person hovering near the Bevi machine.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go drink a cucumber mint sparkling water from my fridge. It’s just tap water with a slice of cucumber, but the Bevi dream lives on in my imagination. And that’s free.
