Ampcontrol
Ampcontrol is an AI-powered SaaS platform that optimizes EV charging, energy costs, and grid constraints for commercial fleet operators across transport & logistics, transit and school buses, ports, and rideshare. It serves enterprise customers and Charging-as-a-Service partners across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Ampcontrol does
Ampcontrol is an AI-powered EV fleet charging management software company headquartered in New York, with engineering and operations centers in Erlangen, Germany and a sales/support office in Madrid, Spain. Its cloud-based platform integrates EV chargers, battery storage, solar, real-time energy prices (spot, TOU, day-ahead), utility demand response signals, and vehicle telematics through OCPP, OpenADR, and ISO 15118 protocols to optimize charging schedules for commercial fleet operators. Core products include the Charging Management System (CMS) hub, an Energy Management module delivering up to 45% energy cost reductions, the AmpEdge on-site edge controller for megawatt charging and microgrids, Fleet Management / Telematics, an Alert Center, Hardware Diagnostics, Peak Shaving, AutoScheduler, and Plug & Charge via ISO 15118. Supporting services include 24/7 NOC monitoring, an Electrification Assessment / Simulation Tool, LCFS carbon credit generation, and ISO 14083 compliance reporting.
The company serves commercial fleet operators and Charging-as-a-Service providers across transport & logistics, transit and school buses, rideshare & taxi, food & beverage distribution, ports, and solution-company channels, with deployments across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-based SaaS licensing with annual or multi-year contracts, supplemented by professional services including commissioning, tiered support, monitoring, and assessment engagements. Pricing is quote-based, scaled to fleet size and site count, with channel partners (Electrada, 7Gen, Aeversa, Geotab Marketplace, WEX) extending distribution. The company holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type 2, UL 60730-1, OCPP, and OpenADR 2.0b certifications, has commissioned 150+ sites across multiple continents, performed 1,000+ site assessments, and advertises 99.999% software uptime. Founded in 2018/2019, Ampcontrol has raised approximately $14.1M across funding rounds, including a $10M Series A in July 2023 led by The Westly Group.
Ampcontrol firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ampcontrol
- Legal name
- Ampcontrol Technologies, Inc.
- Website
- https://ampcontrol.io
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ampcontrol is an AI-powered SaaS platform that optimizes EV charging, energy costs, and grid constraints for commercial fleet operators across transport & logistics, transit and school buses, ports, and rideshare. It serves enterprise customers and Charging-as-a-Service partners across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ampcontrol industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Fleet Charging Management Software
- NAICS
- Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Charging Network Operators & CPOs Offering Smart Charging/V2G (EUAFAMAD), EV Fleet Management & Charging Solutions (THADAKAJ)
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Where Ampcontrol is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Ampcontrol business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- SaaS Platform Licensing: Ampcontrol generates revenue primarily through subscription-based licensing of its AI-powered EV fleet charging management software platform. The software is deployed as a cloud-based SaaS solution with monthly or annual billing, serving fleet operators, charging point operators, and charging-as-a-service providers.
- Professional Services & Support: Additional revenue streams include commissioning support, 24/7 monitoring services, tiered technical support, and implementation/deployment services for enterprise customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise fleet management platform — custom pricing based on fleet size and site count |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ampcontrol product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ampcontrol sells an AI-powered, cloud-based Charging Management System (CMS) that connects to any OCPP-compliant EV charger and optimizes commercial fleet charging. The platform integrates energy management (EV chargers, battery storage, solar, real-time energy prices), vehicle telematics, automated scheduling, demand response (OpenADR), peak shaving, payment and reimbursement, and an on-site edge controller (AmpEdge) for microgrid coordination and offline operation. It is offered primarily as a subscription SaaS with enterprise sales, serving fleet operators, transit agencies, school bus operators, charging-as-a-service providers, and solution companies across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa.
Product overview
Ampcontrol is an AI-powered, cloud-based EV fleet charging management platform designed for commercial fleet operators transitioning to electric vehicles. The platform follows a modular architecture anchored by the Smart Charging Software / Charging Management System (CMS) as the central hub, which connects via OCPP to chargers and integrates with the Energy Management, Fleet Management/Vehicle Telematics, Charger Management, Alert Center, and Hardware Diagnostics modules. Hardware-edge capabilities are delivered through the AmpEdge Local Controller, while connectivity is managed via SIM Cards & Connectivity. Additional modules cover Payment & Reimbursement, automated Simulation, Electrification Assessment, AutoScheduler, Peak Shaving, OpenADR demand response integration, Charge Scheduling for Ports, and the LCFS carbon credit generation service. The 24/7 Monitoring & Help Desk and Security & Deployment services provide ongoing operational support. The platform serves industries including transport & logistics, transit buses, food & beverage, ports, rideshare & taxi, school buses, and solution companies, with deployments across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Energy Management AI-powered controller module that integrates EV chargers, battery storage, solar, and energy prices to optimize fleet charging. Saves up to 45% on electric bills and overcomes grid constraints through dynamic load management, demand charge reduction, TOU rate optimization, and spot/day-ahead pricing integration. For commercial fleet operators and CaaS providers.
- Charger Management / OCPP Server Charging management system (CMS) connecting to any OCPP-compliant EV charger, supporting both AC and DC chargers. Provides remote monitoring, API access, firmware management, and seamless integration with a wide range of charger brands through OCPP 1.6 and 2.x protocols. For fleet operators, CaaS providers, and EV infrastructure developers.
- Fleet Management / Vehicle Telematics Real-time vehicle tracking and fleet telematics module providing GPS location, state-of-charge (SoC), efficiency monitoring, and route insights. Connects to OEM telematics, third-party telematics devices, and transportation management systems to enable unified fleet and charging management from a single dashboard. For commercial fleet operators.
- AmpEdge Local Controller On-site edge controller for reliable power management at EV fleet charging sites. Enables local load management, microgrid coordination (solar, battery, building load), and offline operation during internet outages. Supports MQTT, Modbus, and OCPP protocols with plug-and-play setup and secure cloud connectivity. Designed for megawatt charging sites and microgrids.
- Smart Charging Software / Charging Management System (CMS) Unified cloud-based charging management system (CMS) serving as the central platform for all Ampcontrol modules. Connects to any OCPP-compliant charger, integrates energy management, fleet telematics, payment, and monitoring into a single dashboard. Provides 99.999% software uptime and supports dynamic load management, peak shaving, and real-time OCPP alerts. For fleet operators, CaaS providers, and solution companies.
- Payment & Reimbursement Driver payment app with roaming partner integration and home charging credits. Automates EV home charging reimbursements, integrates with accounting tools, generates audit-ready reports, and supports credit card payments, RFID cards, and Plug & Charge for seamless driver experiences. For fleet operators managing driver-paid charging.
- 24/7 Monitoring & Help Desk Tier 1 monitoring (NOC) and help desk service providing 24/7/365 asset monitoring, real-time issue detection, remote issue resolution, and multilingual support. Reduces downtime and helps fleet operators achieve operational excellence through proactive management. For enterprise customers.
- Simulation Tool Charging site simulation service enabling fleet operators to model site performance, test optimization scenarios, and generate realistic charging site plans within seconds. Input site data points, run simulations, and analyze results to validate electrification investments before physical deployment. For fleet operators planning electrification.
- Electrification Assessment Pre-electrification planning service providing TCO and ROI projections, infrastructure sizing, grid constraint assessment, and charger/BESS sizing — tailored to specific fleet routes, vehicles, and sites. Includes feasibility analysis and break-even year modeling. For fleet operators evaluating EV transition investments.
- LCFS Credits from Electric Fleet Charging Revenue-generating service enabling fleet operators to generate Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) carbon credits from electric fleet charging operations. Supports compliance tracking and monetization of fleet electrification's environmental impact. For North American fleet operators seeking carbon credit revenue.
- Security & Deployment Enterprise-grade software deployment service covering secure implementation, access control configuration (SSO, RBAC, VPN), OCPP security profiles (TLS, mTLS, secure WebSockets), and compliance setup for EV charging infrastructure. For enterprise customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 45% reduction in fleet energy costs
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Ampcontrol
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ampcontrol technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration16 records
AI capability5 records
Feature8 records
Ampcontrol partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- WEXcoreAmpcontrol integrated its smart charging platform with WEX's commerce payment network in October 2025, enabling WEX users to pay for EV charging across depot, public, and at-home charging locations. The partnership expands Ampcontrol's charging network reach by enabling payment access at hundreds of new charging stations.
- NACFE (North American Council for Freight Efficiency)flagshipAmpcontrol and NACFE jointly released the 'Smart Charging for Electric Depots' report in 2024, providing industry guidance on scaling electric truck fleets efficiently, affordably, and reliably. The report addresses key challenges in commercial fleet electrification and positions Ampcontrol as a thought leader.
- First StudentcoreFirst Student, North America's largest electric school bus operator, selected Ampcontrol to automate and optimize its EV fleet charging operations, supporting the deployment of 30,000 electric buses by 2035 using Ampcontrol's AI-powered platform.
- ElectradacoreElectrada, a Charging-as-a-Service provider and portfolio company of BlackRock Real Assets, licensed Ampcontrol's charging and energy management software platform in December 2022 to power its 360 CaaS fleet electrification solution, supporting clients such as Holman and Ferguson Enterprises. The partnership focuses on complex energy management including baseload optimization and variable energy price optimization.
- GeotabcoreAmpcontrol's smart EV charging solutions are integrated with and available through the Geotab Marketplace, enabling Geotab's fleet telematics customers to access intelligent charging management. The integration combines fleet telematics data with smart charging operations for enhanced fleet energy optimization.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Ampcontrol competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Verizon Connect: Verizon Connect offers fleet management software with emerging EV features. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Ampcontrol for the EV-enabled fleet operator segment.
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a leading EV charging network operator that also sells charging management software. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with Ampcontrol in fleet and depot charging management.
- Geotab: Geotab is a leading fleet telematics platform that has expanded into EV energy management (via the Geotab Marketplace, where Ampcontrol is also listed). It is a broad incumbent competing for the same fleet software budget.
- Samsara: Samsara is a broad fleet operations platform adding EV/energy capabilities. It competes for the same fleet software wallet with bundled telematics and asset management.
Direct peers
- Nuvve: Nuvve provides V2G and smart EV charging management software for fleets and commercial sites. It is the most direct competitor to Ampcontrol in AI-driven fleet charging optimization and V2G programs.
- WeaveGrid: WeaveGrid builds EV charging management and grid integration software focused on utilities and EV fleets. Highly comparable to Ampcontrol's energy optimization and managed charging capability.
- Driivz: Driivz provides an end-to-end EV charging management platform (CPMS) for charge point operators and fleets, with overlapping energy management and OCPP-based features comparable to Ampcontrol.
- Synop: Synop offers a SaaS EV charging management and V2G platform for commercial fleets, directly competing with Ampcontrol's core smart charging and energy management software.
Emerging players
- Monta: Monta is an EV charging management platform expanding into commercial fleet and depot use cases in Europe, with overlapping OCPP-based smart charging features.
- Voltera: Voltera develops and operates EV charging depots for fleet customers, with software for site optimization. An emerging player overlapping with Ampcontrol's depot electrification focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ampcontrol social profiles
Digital presenceAmpcontrol compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Ampcontrol financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ampcontrol leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Ampcontrol funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors3 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ampcontrol M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ampcontrol
What does Ampcontrol do?
Ampcontrol sells an AI-powered, cloud-based Charging Management System (CMS) that connects to any OCPP-compliant EV charger and optimizes commercial fleet charging. The platform integrates energy management (EV chargers, battery storage, solar, real-time energy prices), vehicle telematics, automated scheduling, demand response (OpenADR), peak shaving, payment and reimbursement, and an on-site edge controller (AmpEdge) for microgrid coordination and offline operation. It is offered primarily as a subscription SaaS with enterprise sales, serving fleet operators, transit agencies, school bus operators, charging-as-a-service providers, and solution companies across the U.S., Europe, LATAM, and Africa.
Is Ampcontrol a public or private company?
Ampcontrol is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Ampcontrol founded?
Ampcontrol was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ampcontrol based?
Ampcontrol is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ampcontrol make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. SaaS Platform Licensing is the primary driver. The others are professional Services & Support.
Who are Ampcontrol's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Verizon Connect, ChargePoint, Geotab and Samsara. Direct peers are Nuvve, WeaveGrid, Driivz and Synop. Emerging players are Monta and Voltera.
Does Ampcontrol have an API?
Yes. Ampcontrol offers an Open API for EV charging that enables connection to BI tools, fleet management software, and other external systems. The API provides 99.999% uptime, robust security, and extensive data access. Ampcontrol's cloud-based software can connect to any new or existing EV charger in less than a day using OCPP. The API supports integrations with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and telematics platforms, and supports OCPI for roaming, fuel cards, and public charging networks. Developer documentation is at www.ampcontrol.io/product-details/open-api-for-ev-charging.
What industry is Ampcontrol in?
Ampcontrol's product category is EV Fleet Charging Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAJ, Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity). Its NAICS code is 541513 and its SIC code is 8744.