EVC
EVC (trading as Roam) is a UK-based B2B EV charging infrastructure provider that designs, funds, installs, and manages destination charging for hospitality, residential, commercial, and public sector property partners via a fully funded deployment model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersPulborough, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What EVC does
EVC (Electric Vehicle Chargers Ltd, trading as Roam) is a UK-based, privately held B2B EV charging infrastructure provider founded in 2020 and registered in Crawley, England. The company designs, funds, installs, and operates destination EV charging at hotels and leisure venues, residential developments, workplaces, retail sites, and public car parks across the United Kingdom, with hardware spanning AC fast charging (7.4kW to 22kW) through to DC ultra-rapid charging (up to 300kW). Its technology platform combines smart load balancing and dynamic power distribution across multiple charging units with a real-time monitoring backbone delivering a stated 99% network uptime and 24/7 customer support, plus a consumer-facing iOS/Android app and integration into third-party EV driver platforms such as PlugShare and Zap-Map.
EVC sells primarily through a fully funded capital-light model in which the company covers all installation and maintenance costs and recoups investment via charging usage fees paid by EV drivers; an alternative client-funded model lets sites own hardware and retain revenue. Driver pricing is metered at approximately 54p/kWh for AC fast charging and 66p/kWh for DC rapid charging, with a £7.20/month membership offering an 8p/kWh discount. Named enterprise customers span luxury and mid-market hospitality (Hand Picked Hotels, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, QHotels, The Jockey Club, The Club Company, Hilton London Heathrow T5), high-profile residential developments (Battersea Power Station, Beaufort Park, West End Quay, Wimbledon Stadia), and fitness (David Lloyd). Distribution is exclusively B2B direct sales, and the company is targeting 8,000 charging stations across the UK by 2026 on the back of an up to £165 million capital commitment from Denham Sustainable Infrastructure secured in February 2023.
EVC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EVC
- Legal name
- EV Chargers Ltd
- Website
- https://roamcharging.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- EVC (trading as Roam) is a UK-based B2B EV charging infrastructure provider that designs, funds, installs, and manages destination charging for hospitality, residential, commercial, and public sector property partners via a fully funded deployment model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EVC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Managed Charging as Demand Response (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAGAL)
Keywords
Where EVC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pulborough
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EVC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Usage-based Charging Fees: EV drivers pay per kWh when using Roam charging points. Standard PAYG pricing is approximately 54p/kWh for fast AC charging and 66p/kWh for rapid DC charging. This creates recurring transaction revenue.
- Membership Subscriptions: Roam offers monthly memberships at £7.20/month providing an 8p/kWh discount on charging rates. This creates predictable recurring subscription revenue while incentivizing frequent usage.
- Managed Services for Property Partners: EVC provides fully managed EV charging solutions to businesses (hotels, residential, retail). Revenue comes from charging usage fees collected from drivers, while EVC covers installation and maintenance costs. Property partners receive EV charging infrastructure with zero capital expenditure.
- Client-Funded Installations: Some clients choose to fund their own charging infrastructure, paying for installation upfront. This allows them to own chargers, set pricing, and retain revenue from charging fees.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Pay As You Go (PAYG) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Roam Membership |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Fully Funded Model |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Client Funded Model |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
EVC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EVC, trading as Roam, designs, funds, installs, and operates destination EV charging infrastructure at hotels, residential developments, retail sites, workplaces, and public locations across the UK. The company offers both AC fast charging (up to 22kW) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid charging (up to 300kW), supported by a smart monitoring platform, 24/7 driver support, and a mobile app for session management and payments. Property and business partners can choose between a fully funded model with zero capital outlay or a client-funded model for full ownership.
Product overview
EVC (trading as Roam) offers a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem consisting of the Roam EV Charging Network for drivers, the Roam App for mobile access and payment, and Business Solutions for enterprise deployment. The network supports both AC fast charging (7.4-22kW) for overnight and destination charging and DC rapid/ultra-rapid charging (up to 300kW) for quick top-ups. Business Solutions provide end-to-end services including consultation, installation, and maintenance through either fully funded or client-funded models. Additional offerings include Residential Charging Solutions for apartment blocks and Roam Membership for discounted rates.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Roam EV Charging Network UK-wide destination EV charging network offering AC fast charging (7.4-22kW) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid charging (up to 300kW) at hotels, residential developments, workplaces, retail sites, and public locations, with 99% uptime and 24/7 customer support.
- Roam App
- Business Solutions (EV Charging for Property Partners)
- Roam Membership
Quantifiable outcome
- 99% uptime across the charging network
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use EVC
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EVC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
EVC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hand Picked HotelscoreHand Picked Hotels partnered with Roam to deliver 112 EV charge points across 20 luxury hotel properties throughout the UK and Channel Islands. The fully funded rollout provides destination charging for guests travelling by electric vehicle.
- Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5coreHilton London Heathrow T5 partnered with Roam to deliver a fully funded high-power EV charging hub with 10 ultra-rapid 300kW DC chargers and 20 22kW AC chargers. The site was transformed from a former Tesla charging hub into a modern, open-access charging destination.
- Macdonald Hotels & ResortscorePartnership to add approximately 345 EV chargers across 30 Macdonald Hotels & Resorts locations in the UK and Spain. Roam's fully funded solution covers hotels, golf courses, spas, and conference facilities with both fast and rapid chargers.
- QHotelscorePartnership to install 300 fast and rapid EV chargers across 15 QHotels locations. Roam's fully funded solution includes site-specific designs based on each hotel's requirements, with ongoing maintenance and 24/7 customer support.
- The Club CompanycoreInstallation of 300 EV charge points across 15 premium Country Clubs featuring Championship golf courses and health/fitness facilities. The fully funded solution includes bespoke signage with The Club Company's branding.
- The Jockey ClubcorePartnership to install 169 fast and rapid EV chargers (22kW to 150kW) across 15 iconic racecourses including Cheltenham and Ascot. Roam's fully funded model covers all installation and operational costs.
- Holiday Inn CorbyminorPartnership providing 12 EV bays (10x 22kW fast + 2x 50kW rapid) at Holiday Inn Corby. The fully funded solution was designed to capture passing traffic from the A43 route.
- David LloydminorPartnership offering David Lloyd members free Roam membership (normally £7.20/month) with an 8p/kWh discount at clubs where Roam has installed chargers. Members link their David Lloyd membership number through the Roam app to activate the benefit.
- FirstPortminorWorking with FirstPort to deliver 12 EV charging sockets at West End Quay residential development in London, with infrastructure for 90 additional bays to support future demand.
- RMG (Residential Management Group)minorPartnership with RMG to deliver 117 EV charging sockets (56 active + 61 passive) at Beaufort Park, a major residential development in London. Solution includes phased installation approach for minimal disruption.
- Galliard HomesminorPartnership with Galliard Homes to deliver full retrofit of EV charging network at Wimbledon Stadia development with 49 advanced 7.4kW charging points, replacing outdated infrastructure.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EVC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- InstaVolt: One of the UK's largest independent rapid-charging networks. Directly competes with Roam in UK destination and en-route charging with rapid DC hardware and similar B2B partnerships with hospitality and retail operators.
- Osprey Charging: UK-wide rapid EV charging network focused on destination and en-route sites. Competes head-to-head with Roam for hotel, retail, and motorway-adjacent sites with a comparable B2B partner-funded model.
- GRIDSERVE: UK EV charging operator with Electric Forecourts and large-scale hub deployments. Directly comparable in building multi-stakeholder destination charging hubs backed by infrastructure capital.
- GeniePoint (Engensa): UK EV charging network operator competing for destination and public-sector sites with both AC and DC charging. Overlaps with Roam on managed-service B2B deployments.
- Char.gy: UK-focused EV charging network particularly active in residential on-street and lamp-post charging. Direct competitor in the residential vertical where Roam is investing (apartment blocks, managed residential sites).
Broad incumbents
- BP Pulse: Subsidiary of BP operating one of the UK's largest EV charging networks including rapid hubs and destination charging. A much larger, capital-rich incumbent competing across all of Roam's verticals.
- Shell Recharge: Shell's global EV charging brand with significant UK rapid and destination charging footprint. Competes with Roam via forecourt conversions and large-scale hub investments.
- Pod Point (EDF): UK-connected charging point provider owned by EDF, serving residential, workplace, and destination segments. Overlaps directly with Roam's residential, workplace, and retail verticals with broader scale.
- Tesla Supercharger: Global rapid-charging network now opening to non-Tesla EVs. While primarily a vehicle-OEM-affiliated network, it competes for the same UK destination and en-route charging occasions Roam targets.
- ChargePoint: US-headquartered EV charging network operator with a large portfolio of AC and DC chargers and a software platform. Comparable in offering managed-service solutions to enterprise site owners, though UK footprint is more limited.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EVC social profiles
Digital presenceEVC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EVC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EVC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EVC 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 EVC
What does EVC do?
EVC, trading as Roam, designs, funds, installs, and operates destination EV charging infrastructure at hotels, residential developments, retail sites, workplaces, and public locations across the UK. The company offers both AC fast charging (up to 22kW) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid charging (up to 300kW), supported by a smart monitoring platform, 24/7 driver support, and a mobile app for session management and payments. Property and business partners can choose between a fully funded model with zero capital outlay or a client-funded model for full ownership.
Is EVC a public or private company?
EVC is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was EVC founded?
EVC was founded in 2020. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is EVC based?
EVC is headquartered in Pulborough, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does EVC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Usage-based Charging Fees are the primary driver. The others are membership Subscriptions, managed Services for Property Partners and client-Funded Installations.
Who are EVC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are InstaVolt, Osprey Charging, GRIDSERVE, GeniePoint (Engensa) and Char.gy. Broad incumbents are BP Pulse, Shell Recharge, Pod Point (EDF), Tesla Supercharger and ChargePoint.
Does EVC have an API?
No public API is recorded for EVC.
What industry is EVC in?
EVC's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAE, EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet). Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 4911.