A battery charging system suitable for charging mobile devices is presented. The system includes a plurality of charging stations. The system also includes a charging station location identification system coupled with the plurality of charging stations. Further, the system includes a communications platform configured to provide a communication means for the plurality of charging stations. Additionally, the system includes a wayfinding system configured to provide prioritization information for potential users of the battery charging system and arranged to couple with the charging station location identification system and the plurality of charging stations. The system includes an alerting system configured to provide system status of a mobile device and arranged to interact with the wayfinding system. The system also includes a merchandising module configured to provide economic data and purchasing functions for the potential users of the battery charging system.