What DRIVECO does

Driveco is a French privately-held charge point operator (CPO) founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris that designs, manufactures, installs, funds, and operates EV charging stations across Europe, with all sessions powered by 100% renewable energy. As of 2024-2025 the company operates or is installing more than 10,000 charging points across France and is expanding into Belgium, Spain, and Italy through wholly-owned subsidiaries, targeting over 60,000 points by 2030. Its flagship program, Carrefour Énergies by Driveco, deploys 600+ stations across Carrefour Market parking lots with €100M+ of invested capital, and other large customers include Sixt (fleet electrification), Leroy Merlin, Decathlon, Boulanger, Airbus, and Belgian retailers Delhaize, Spar, and Brico.

The core product surface is an integrated hardware-software-services stack: charging stations at 22kW, 50kW, and up to 180kW; the DRIVECO mobile application on iOS and Android with station locator, QR code activation, live session monitoring, and 7-day reservation; a web portal accessible via QR code for non-app users; RFID badges for tap-to-charge; and Autocharge, a plug-and-charge feature launched in February 2025 that recognizes a registered EV's MAC address at 50kW+ stations, removing badge and app friction. Stations are interoperable with third-party roaming platforms and badges, and payment processing is handled by Ingenico, while Enedis coordinates grid connections for multi-site deployments.

Driveco operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware/infrastructure investment with recurring usage-based charging fees of €0.39/kWh (22kW), €0.49/kWh (50kW), and €0.54/kWh (150kW), supplemented by transaction fees from roaming sessions and managed-services-style partnerships with retailers and property owners (foncières) where Driveco rents parking space, funds the equipment, and shares economics. The company targets four primary customer segments: retailers and distributors (anchored by Carrefour), property owners and real estate companies, fleet managers and mobility providers (e.g., Sixt), and individual EV drivers. The company employed approximately 150 people and reported revenue of €35M, having raised €250M in May 2023 led by Dutch pension fund manager APG with participation from Mirova and Corsica Sole.

Name

DRIVECO

Legal name

DRIVECO SAS

Website

https://driveco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Driveco is a French privately-held EV charging infrastructure operator that designs, manufactures, funds, and operates 10,000+ public fast and ultra-fast charging points across Europe, all powered by 100% renewable energy. It serves retailers, property owners, fleet operators (e.g., Carrefour, Sixt), and individual EV drivers via its mobile app, RFID badges, and roaming networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Charging Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE), Charging Network Operators & CPOs Offering Smart Charging/V2G (EUAFAMAD), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Fleet Management & Charging Solutions (THADAKAJ)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Charging point operator
• Fleet electrification services
• Retail charging networks
• Mobile charging application

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Session Fees (per kWh): Driveco charges drivers per kWh consumed during charging sessions. Pricing varies by power level: 0.39€/kWh for 22kW, 0.49€/kWh for 50kW, 0.54€/kWh for 150kW at Carrefour Energies locations. Pricing is usage-based and calculated from the moment electricity delivery exceeds 0.1kWh until charging stops (cable disconnection or pre-authorization cap reached).
2. Charging Station Manufacturing and Infrastructure: Driveco designs, manufactures, installs, and operates its own charging stations. As the owner and operator, Driveco invests in terminals and infrastructure, builds the complete charging network, and rents parking lot space from landowners. Revenue comes from both the capital investment model and ongoing charging fees collected from end users.
3. Retail/Property Owner Partnership Model: Driveco deploys charging infrastructure for retailers and property owners (e.g., Carrefour Market supermarkets, Leroy Merlin, Decathlon). Driveco funds the infrastructure, installs and operates stations, and generates revenue from charging sessions while paying rent to the landowner for the parking space. This model attracts new EV-driving customers to the retailer's stores.
4. Roaming and Interoperability Fees: Third-party mobility operators can access DRIVECO stations via roaming agreements using external badges. Driveco earns revenue from these third-party charging sessions accessed through its network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DRIVECO designs, manufactures, installs, funds, and operates EV charging stations across France and Europe. It operates as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) and 100% green energy provider, offering turnkey infrastructure solutions to retailers and property owners while serving individual EV drivers through a mobile app, web portal, and RFID badge.

Product overview

DRIVECO is a French EV charging infrastructure company offering an integrated solution spanning hardware (charging stations), software (mobile app, web portal), and services (operation, maintenance). The core offering consists of the DRIVECO Charging Network operated across Europe, accessible via the DRIVECO App, Badge DRIVECO, or Web Portal. Key sub-brands include Carrefour Energies by Driveco for retail deployments. Notable features include Autocharge for plug-and-charge convenience. The company operates as both a charging point operator (CPO) and 100% green energy provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DRIVECO Charging Network
• DRIVECO Mobile App
• DRIVECO Web Portal
• Badge DRIVECO

Quantifiable outcome

• 230 million kilometers driven by EVs charged on the DRIVECO network, equivalent to ~5,500 tours of the Earth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Carrefour GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriveco and Carrefour partnered on the 'Carrefour Énergies by Driveco' program to deploy over 600 charging stations across Carrefour Market supermarket parking lots, electrifying 3,000 parking spaces. Driveco invested more than €100 million in this project, creating the largest EV charging network in French retail with unmatched territorial coverage.
• SixtcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSixt, a global vehicle rental and mobility services company, partnered with Driveco for fleet electrification across France. Driveco deployed approximately 200 charging points across 180 Sixt agencies over 3 years, providing a turnkey solution including coordination with Enedis (electricity distributor) and managing distributed installer networks across France.
• Ingenico (Payment Processing)coreTechnology or IntegrationIngenico is Driveco's payment processing partner for secure handling of credit card transactions on the DRIVECO app and web portal. Bank card numbers are processed securely by Ingenico and are not stored by Driveco.
• Enedis (Electricity Distribution)coreTechnology or IntegrationEnedis, France's electricity distribution network operator, is a key partner for Driveco in connecting charging stations to the power grid. Driveco relies on Enedis for the electrical connection of its charging infrastructure, particularly in multi-site deployments like the Sixt partnership where coordination with the distribution network is critical.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Shell Recharge: Energy major's EV charging arm leveraging forecourt real estate across Europe; broader incumbent offering overlapping DC fast and destination charging services in Driveco's geographies.
• TotalEnergies (EV Charging): Global energy major operating one of Europe's largest charging networks at fuel stations and retail sites; broader portfolio with overlapping EV charging capabilities across France, Belgium, Spain, Italy.
• Iberdrola (Iberdolaenergia / ION): Spanish utility operating public EV charging infrastructure via Iberdrola Energía and the ION network; relevant as a major incumbent entering Driveco's new Spanish market with deep balance sheet.
• EnBW mobility+: German utility EnBW's mobility arm operating a pan-European HPC network; comparable as a utility-backed CPO with similar cross-border expansion strategy and hardware/software integration.

Emerging players

• EVBox: European EV charging hardware manufacturer and software platform provider (now part of ENGIE) — comparable as a vertically integrated EV charging player with overlapping CPO and hardware business lines.
• Wallbox: European-listed EV charging hardware and energy management company; comparable as a vertically integrated EV charging technology provider with overlapping hardware-software service model.

Direct peers

• Electra: French-headquartered fast-charging operator scaling ultra-fast hubs across France and Europe, with similar retail and property-owner partnerships; competes head-to-head in Driveco's home market.
• Allego: European public-charge point operator operating across multiple EU countries, offering AC and DC charging solutions with a similar asset-heavy, partner-driven deployment model comparable to Driveco.
• Ionity: Pan-European high-power charging (HPC) network backed by automakers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai, Kia). Comparable as a cross-border CPO targeting fast/ultra-fast charging with shared OEM and roaming economics.
• Fastned: Public-listed European CPO operating fast-charging stations along highways and at retail locations across the Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Belgium, and beyond; directly comparable in scale ambition and asset-light site partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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