XCharge
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCHG) is a global provider of battery-integrated DC fast-charging and energy storage hardware for electric vehicles, serving utilities, charge point operators, and commercial fleets through direct enterprise sales and regional channel partnerships.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersHamburg, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What XCharge does
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCHG, operating as XCHARGE Europe GmbH in Germany) is a global provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle DC fast-charging and energy storage hardware, founded in 2015 by former Tesla employees and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with a second global headquarters in Austin, Texas established in December 2025. The company's core technology combines high-power DC fast chargers with integrated LFP battery storage and bidirectional (B2G) energy flow, allowing sites to deliver up to 194-210 kW (GridLink, Net Zero Series) or up to 480 kW (C7) from a much smaller grid input — for example GridLink draws only 44 kW from the grid for nearly 200 kW of DC output. Its five core product lines (GridLink, GridOne, Net Zero Series, C7, C6) span battery-integrated DC fast chargers, a new PV-ESS all-in-one commercial/industrial system launched June 2026, and conventional ultra-fast DC chargers, all managed through cloud-connected energy management with OCPP 2.0.1 and Eichrecht certification for the EU market.
The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales and channel partnerships to utilities, charge point operators, and large commercial fleets, with flagship contracts including a multi-year framework with EnBW (Germany's largest public fast-charging network operator targeting 12,000 new ports within four years), a Mexico rollout with FAZT Charging / Soriana (up to 1,000 stations by 2030), and a Saudi Arabia deployment with Electromin aligned with Vision 2030. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (charging stations and energy storage systems), deployment and professional services via regional teams, and quote-based multi-year enterprise contracts — pricing is not publicly disclosed. XCharge reports over 9,000 chargers installed worldwide, 2,500+ DC chargers deployed in Europe since 2017, and was recently awarded the 2025 AutoTech Breakthrough "Battery Charging Technology Solution of the Year" for GridLink and the 2026 E+E Leader Award for Innovation in Sustainability.
The company is led by Co-CEOs Yifei Hou and Albina Iljasov, alongside CEO Simon Hou, CFO Joel A. Gallo, and COO Aatish Patel, with Marcus Brunner recently appointed to lead global energy storage strategy. Capital structure includes a Series B with Shell Ventures participation in 2021, a follow-on Shell Ventures investment in 2023, and a $4.375M registered direct offering on NASDAQ in June 2026; the company files Form 20-F with the SEC. Operating geographies span Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the United States, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and China, with offices in Hamburg, Austin, Beijing, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Berlin.
XCharge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- XCharge
- Legal name
- XCHARGE Europe GmbH
- Website
- https://xcharge.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- XCharge (NASDAQ: XCHG) is a global provider of battery-integrated DC fast-charging and energy storage hardware for electric vehicles, serving utilities, charge point operators, and commercial fleets through direct enterprise sales and regional channel partnerships.
- Ownership category
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XCharge industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bidirectional Charging Hardware (Onboard/Offboard Chargers, Inverters, EVSE) (EUAFAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
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Where XCharge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
XCharge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EV Charging Hardware Sales: Sale of DC fast chargers including GridLink, C7, C6, Net Zero Series products to charge point operators, utilities, and commercial entities.
- Energy Storage Solutions: Sale of battery-integrated charging and energy storage systems including GridOne and GridLink for commercial and industrial applications.
- Professional Services: Deployment, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services provided through regional teams and local service partners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on project requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
XCharge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
XCharge designs, manufactures, and sells high-power DC fast charging hardware and battery-integrated energy storage systems for electric vehicles. The product portfolio includes GridLink, GridOne, Net Zero Series, C7, and C6 chargers, which serve utilities, charge point operators, commercial fleets, and large enterprises. The company's flagship differentiator is battery-integrated architecture that enables high-power charging in grid-constrained locations without expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Product overview
XCharge offers a portfolio of high-power EV charging and energy storage solutions comprising five core product lines: GridLink (battery-integrated DC fast charger with 194 kW output and up to 430 kWh storage), GridOne (PV-ESS all-in-one system for peak reduction and solar optimization), Net Zero Series (bidirectional battery-integrated charger up to 210 kW with B2G capability), C7 (ultra-fast charger up to 480 kW), and C6 (smart DC charger up to 200 kW). The products share common technology platforms including smart energy management, OCPP compliance, and battery-integrated options, allowing deployment across diverse scenarios from power-constrained sites to high-traffic charging hubs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GridLink: High-power EV charging solution with integrated battery storage (215/430 kWh) delivering up to 194 kW output. Features bidirectional energy flow, off-grid capabilities, and PV integration.
- GridOne
- Net Zero Series
- C7
- C6
Products and services
- GridLink Battery-integrated DC fast charger combining high-power EV charging with integrated battery storage, delivering up to 194 kW output with 215 or 430 kWh battery capacity. Features bidirectional energy flow, off-grid capabilities, photovoltaic integration, and a 55-inch touch display for deployment in power-constrained areas. Target customers include utilities, charge point operators, and commercial fleet operators.
- GridOne PV-ESS all-in-one system combining 125 kW PCS rated power, 215 kWh LFP battery, and optional 50 kW PV MPPT in a single compact platform. Designed for commercial and industrial applications including peak reduction, solar optimization, and smarter site energy management. Target customers are commercial and industrial enterprises seeking integrated energy storage and renewable integration.
- Net Zero Series Battery-integrated DC fast charger with 233 kWh or 466 kWh lithium-ion battery storage, delivering up to 210 kW maximum output. Features 19-inch touchscreen, active thermal cooling, two connectors for simultaneous charging, and Battery-to-Grid (B2G) capability for grid stabilization. Designed for European grid conditions.
- C7 Ultra-Fast Charger Ultra-fast DC charger delivering up to 480 kW output power at 600A max with 200-1000 Vdc output voltage. Features 21.5-inch full HD display, dynamic power allocation between connectors, Eichrecht certification for European market, and enhanced cybersecurity with TLS 1.3 and OCPP 2.0.1. Integrated by EnBW into its public fast-charging network.
- C6 Smart DC Charger Versatile standalone DC fast charger delivering up to 200 kW maximum output power. Features CCS2 connectors with optional CHAdeMO, smart load management, optimized cooling with Z-shaped wind channel, and universal vehicle compatibility. Award-winning product proven in over 25 countries including deployment at Latin America's first port terminal with EV charging at Callao, Peru.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20,000 charging processes completed in two-year field test with EnBW with high reliability
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use XCharge
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
XCharge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
XCharge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.
- JOJO Superfast EV ChargingminorXCharge and JoJo Superfast invested $7.5 million in an Illinois-based electric vehicle (EV) charging initiative.
- EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)flagshipGerman energy company EnBW and XCharge signed a long-term multi-year framework agreement to strengthen EnBW's e-mobility charging network. XCharge supplies high-performance 400 kW charging stations and jointly develops hardware and software. The partnership builds on a successful two-year field test involving ten XCharge C7 Ultra-Fast Chargers across four EnBW locations in Germany, completing over 20,000 charging processes with high reliability. EnBW aims to add 12,000 fast-charging ports within four years, increasing its total to 20,000 by 2030.
- Energy PluscoreXCharge and Energy Plus are partnering to build a large battery-backed DC fast-charging depot in New York City. The facility will feature 88 charging stalls supported by 9.46 MWh of integrated battery energy storage, representing a significant expansion of EV charging infrastructure in the metropolitan area.
- FAZT ChargingcoreFAZT Charging, a Mexican EV charging network backed by Spanish energy company FactorEnergia, selected XCharge as its strategic partner to deploy DC fast-charging infrastructure at Soriana Supermarkets locations across Mexico. Initial deployment includes first operational station in Monterrey, plans to reach 30 stations by Q1 2026, scaling to over 110 stations with 440 charging points by end of 2026, and long-term goal of 1,000 charging points by 2030. Supports Mexico's National Electric Mobility Strategy targeting 50% electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle sales by 2030.
- FAZT ChargingcoreXCharge Europe and XCharge North America announced collaboration with FAZT Charging to deploy electric vehicle charging stations across Mexico, integrating high-power chargers at Soriana supermarkets with advanced technology and AI to enhance convenience and reliability.
- ElectromincoreXCharge Europe and XCharge North America, subsidiaries of XCHG Limited (NASDAQ: XCH), announced a strategic partnership with Electromin, Saudi Arabia's largest EV charging network operator and exclusive distributor of Volvo Cars, to deploy XCharge's GridLink battery-integrated fast-charging infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The GridLink system delivers nearly 200 kW of DC fast-charging power while requiring only 44 kW from the grid. Supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative targeting 30% EV adoption in Riyadh by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights7 records
XCharge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB E-mobility: One of the largest global manufacturers of DC fast chargers for EV, supplying utilities and CPOs worldwide. Directly comparable to XCharge's C7 and C6 product lines, with much greater scale and a broader portfolio spanning AC, DC, and depot solutions.
- Siemens eMobility: Division of Siemens offering EV charging hardware and software including DC fast charging for fleets and public infrastructure. Broad incumbent competing with XCharge's full portfolio, particularly in European utility deals.
- Schneider Electric (EVlink): Schneider's EVlink line provides charging infrastructure solutions including DC fast charging for commercial and utility customers. Broad incumbent with deeper balance sheet competing for the same enterprise and utility customers as XCharge.
Direct peers
- ChargePoint: US-listed EV charging network and hardware provider selling Level 2 and DC fast chargers to commercial and fleet customers. Most directly comparable publicly-traded peer to XCharge in terms of product portfolio and enterprise sales motion.
- Kempower: Finnish DC fast charging hardware specialist serving European CPOs and fleets with modular, dynamic-power-sharing chargers. Closely comparable to XCharge's C6/C7 in target customer and product positioning.
- EVgo: US-listed owner-operator of DC fast charging networks and a buyer/integrator of third-party charging hardware. Comparable to XCharge's CPO customer base and competes indirectly for similar utility partnerships.
- Tritium (now part of Exicom): Australian-origin DC fast charger manufacturer serving global markets, recently acquired by Exicom. Directly comparable in DC fast charging hardware category and similar go-to-market targeting utilities and CPOs.
- Wallbox: Spanish-origin EV charging hardware company listed on NYSE with bidirectional and smart charging products. Closely comparable European-headquartered peer with similar bidirectional/battery-integrated product strategy.
- Alfen: Dutch provider of EV charging stations and energy storage systems for utilities and commercial customers. Direct comparable as a European specialist offering both charging hardware and grid-side storage solutions.
- ADS-TEC Energy: German-listed provider of battery-buffered ultra-fast charging systems designed for grid-constrained sites. Closest direct peer to XCharge's GridLink and Net Zero Series in battery-integrated DC fast charging technology.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
XCharge social profiles
Digital presenceXCharge compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
XCharge financial estimates
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XCharge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
XCharge subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
XCharge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds7 records
Investors7 records
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XCharge M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about XCharge
What does XCharge do?
XCharge designs, manufactures, and sells high-power DC fast charging hardware and battery-integrated energy storage systems for electric vehicles. The product portfolio includes GridLink, GridOne, Net Zero Series, C7, and C6 chargers, which serve utilities, charge point operators, commercial fleets, and large enterprises. The company's flagship differentiator is battery-integrated architecture that enables high-power charging in grid-constrained locations without expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Is XCharge a public or private company?
XCharge is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was XCharge founded?
XCharge was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is XCharge based?
XCharge is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does XCharge make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. EV Charging Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are energy Storage Solutions and professional Services.
Who are XCharge's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB E-mobility, Siemens eMobility and Schneider Electric (EVlink). Direct peers are ChargePoint, Kempower, EVgo, Tritium (now part of Exicom), Wallbox, Alfen and ADS-TEC Energy.
Does XCharge have an API?
No public API is recorded for XCharge.
What industry is XCharge in?
XCharge's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAMAC, Bidirectional Charging Hardware (Onboard/Offboard Chargers, Inverters, EVSE), with a secondary code of EUAFAMAA, Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.