What Powerdot does

Powerdot is a private European destination EV charging point operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The company installs, owns, and operates EV charging stations at commercial parking locations — supermarkets, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, and specialty retail — across six countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Poland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Powerdot runs 6,000+ charging points at 1,200+ partner sites, with stations available in 22kW AC, 50kW DC fast, and 150kW+ ultra-fast variants (Kempower C-Station, I-Charging BB) supporting Type 2, CCS Combo 2, and CHAdeMO connectors.

The technical stack is a cloud-connected network with QR-code-driven ad-hoc payments (web app at adhoc.pwrdt.com), a partner-facing dashboard (PowerdotTV) for real-time usage and revenue tracking, and 24/7 network monitoring with remote restart and automated fault response. Stations are discoverable through eight major e-mobility apps (Miio, Electromaps, Plugsurfing, Octopus Electroverse, Chargemap, PlugShare, ChargeAssist, Evio) plus Google Maps, Waze, and the Elli (VW Group) tariff platform.

The business model is B2B2C: Powerdot invests 100% of installation, hardware, and maintenance costs and shares per-session charging revenue (priced per kWh) with commercial property owners under multi-year contracts. Recent revenue extensions include a €49.99/month unlimited subscription and a dynamic "Plunge Pricing" scheme (up to 50% off during low wholesale-power periods) developed with Octopus Energy in France, plus OEM integrations such as Volvo Car Portugal's VPCS offering 30% discounts on the Powerdot network. Powerdot is backed by Antin Infrastructure Partners (€150M in May 2022; follow-on equity in Feb 2024) and a multi-bank debt facility led by ABN AMRO, Santander, BNP Paribas, ING, MUFG, and Societe Generale in August 2024.

Name

Powerdot

Legal name

Powerdot, S.A.

Website

https://powerdot.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Powerdot is a Lisbon-based EV charging point operator that installs, owns, and operates destination chargers at commercial sites (supermarkets, malls, hotels, retail) across six European countries at zero cost to partners, sharing per-session revenue with property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Managed Charging as Demand Response (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAGAL)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Destination charging
• Charge point operator
• Commercial charging networks
• Roaming EV charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Sessions: Powerdot operates a usage-based revenue model where EV drivers pay per charging session (per kWh). The company shares a portion of the revenue generated from charging stations with its commercial partners (property owners). Partners can track earnings through the PowerdotTV portal and receive payments monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually based on contract terms.
2. Subscription Plans: In partnership with Octopus Energy, Powerdot participates in subscription-based charging plans offering unlimited EV charging for a fixed monthly fee (€49.99/month in France)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Powerdot installs, operates, and maintains EV charging stations at commercial partner locations (supermarkets, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, retail parks) across Europe at zero cost to the property owner, then shares a portion of the charging-session revenue with the host site. The company operates more than 6,000 charging points across 6 countries (Portugal, Spain, France, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg) at 1,200+ partner locations, with hardware ranging from 22kW AC to 150kW DC ultra-fast chargers accessible through all major e-mobility roaming apps.

Product overview

Powerdot operates as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) offering destination EV charging infrastructure for commercial parking locations across Europe. The core offering consists of investing in, installing, and operating EV charging stations at retail partner sites (supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, specialised stores) at zero cost to partners, with revenue sharing. The product portfolio includes: charging hardware at 22kW, 50kW, and 150kW+ capacities (Kempower C-Station, I-Charging BB); the Adhoc Payment Webapp for on-demand payments via QR code; the PowerdotTV Partner Portal for real-time usage and revenue monitoring; 24/7 monitoring software for fault detection and remote management; and subscription products (Unlimited EV Charging Subscription at €49.99/month) and dynamic pricing schemes (Plunge Pricing) developed with Octopus Energy. All stations support roaming access through mobility operator apps including Miio, Electromaps, Plugsurfing, Elli, Octopus Electroverse, Chargemap, PlugShare, ChargeAssist, and Evio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Destination EV Charging Infrastructure Network of EV charging stations installed in commercial parking locations (supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, retail parks) across Europe. Powerdot invests 100% of installation costs, handles operations and maintenance, and shares revenue with location partners. Stations are accessible to all EV users via roaming partnerships.
• Charging Point Hardware (22kW / 50kW / 150kW) EV charging stations with varying capacities: 22kW semi-fast AC chargers for multi-hour charging, 50kW DC fast chargers for ~35 minute charges adding ~160km range, and 150kW+ ultra-fast chargers. Connectors include Type 2 (AC), CCS Combo 2 (DC fast), and CHAdeMO (DC fast for Japanese EVs).
• Adhoc Payment Webapp Web application for on-demand (ad-hoc) charging payments. Users scan QR codes on chargers to initiate sessions and make payments via ApplePay, GooglePay, or payment cards with pre-authorization holds of €15, €25, or €35.
• PowerdotTV Partner Portal Online dashboard for commercial partners to monitor charging station performance. Partners can track total usage, revenue per station, and charging statistics in real time. Earnings are paid monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually based on contract terms.
• Charging Station Monitoring Software 24/7 network monitoring system that detects station faults, enables remote restarts, and dispatches maintenance teams when needed. Powerdot's team handles all maintenance at no cost to partners.
• Unlimited EV Charging Subscription Monthly subscription plan (€49.99/month) offering unlimited EV charging at home and on public Powerdot network. Launched in partnership with Octopus Energy, providing predictable flat-rate pricing for high-mileage EV users.
• Plunge Pricing Dynamic EV charging pricing scheme offering up to 50% discounts during periods of low wholesale electricity costs and high renewable generation. Part of Octopus Energy partnership, operating on Powerdot's ultra-rapid charge network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero partner investment required - Powerdot covers 100% of installation costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Octopus EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Joint subscription plan offering unlimited EV charging (home + public) for €49.99/month in France, providing predictable fixed costs for high-mileage EV users.
• Octopus EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Launched 'Plunge Pricing' dynamic EV charging scheme in France offering up to 50% discounts during low wholesale electricity periods. Powerdot's network of ~7,000 ultra-rapid charge points serves Octopus Electroverse customers.
• Charge FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Alliance of 13 French CPOs pledging to deploy 40,000 HPC charging points by 2028 with €3 billion investment. Powerdot is a member of this coalition aimed at quadrupling France's ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
• MiiocoreTechnology or IntegrationPortuguese e-mobility operator and app provider enabling EV drivers to find and use Powerdot charging stations. Partnership emphasizes simplifying EV user experience and joint market innovations.
• ElectromapscoreTechnology or IntegrationE-mobility app provider offering access to Powerdot's extensive European charging network. Partnership enables direct charging session activation from the Electromaps application.
• PlugsurfingcoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean EV charging service provider offering Plugsurfing app users access to Powerdot's charging network, emphasizing excellent user experience and fast charging quality.
• Elli (Volkswagen Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationE-mobility brand of Volkswagen Group providing charging tariffs and services. Partnership integrates Powerdot's retail space charging infrastructure into Elli's charging ecosystem.
• Volvo Car PortugalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolvo's Public Charging Service (VPCS) expanded to include 5,000+ charging stations including Powerdot network with 30% discounts for Volvo EV customers.
• CBREmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading commercial real estate services firm partnering with Powerdot to introduce EV charging across managed properties in Portugal with customized solutions for each building.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies (EV charging / Believ): TotalEnergies' EV charging arm (rebranded Believ) operates a large multi-country European charging network leveraging fuel-station real estate. It overlaps with Powerdot's destination-charging model but competes from a much larger energy-major balance sheet.
• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's Supercharger network has opened to non-Tesla EVs in Europe and now functions as one of the largest destination/corridor charging networks. It competes for premium sites and EV driver mindshare across Powerdot's six countries.
• Iberdrola (public charging): Iberdrola has built a multi-country public EV charging network through its retail-energy business, leveraging utility-scale balance sheet and grid assets. It overlaps with Powerdot in Iberia and other European markets as a broad incumbent.
• Shell Recharge: Shell Recharge leverages Shell's fuel-station network and convenience-retail locations to deploy EV chargers across Europe. It is a broad incumbent competitor using existing retail/forecourt real estate, similar in concept to Powerdot's destination model.

Direct peers

• Fastned: Fastned builds and operates a fast-charging network of stations along European highways and at destinations. It is a direct peer in CPO operations, hardware deployment, and roaming-network business model.
• Allego: Allego operates a pan-European public EV charging network across highways, cities, and destinations, with a comparable mix of AC and DC fast chargers and similar B2B roaming partnerships. It is the closest publicly listed analog to Powerdot's destination-charging business model.
• Engie Vianeo: Vianeo is Engie's French public EV charging network, operating destination and corridor chargers across France. It is a directly comparable CPO in Powerdot's largest market and is also part of the Charge France alliance.
• Ionity: Ionity is a European high-power charging (HPC) network joint venture backed by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Stellantis, and Hyundai. It competes directly with Powerdot for premium charging sites and driver mindshare across continental Europe.
• EnBW mobility+: EnBW's mobility+ operates one of Germany's largest EV charging networks with high-power chargers at retail and highway sites. It is a directly comparable European CPO with similar destination-and-corridor strategy.

Regional players

• Wenea: Wenea is a Spanish EV charging operator focused primarily on Iberia. It competes with Powerdot for Spanish retail and real-estate partner sites, though it does not currently operate in Powerdot's other five geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors11 records

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M&A

Investments

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