Up&Charge

What Up&Charge does

Up&Charge (legal entity: SAS UPANDCHARGE) is a French early-stage hardware company that designs, manufactures, and sells wireless (inductive) EV charging stations under the brand UP'ONE. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux with a demonstration showroom in Ville-d'Avray, the company spent more than three years on R&D before commercializing its first product — a ground-integrated 24 kW DC inductive charging pad that delivers up to 96% charging efficiency and can be installed in four hours without heavy civil works. The station is certified to IP69K, IK10, and EN 124-D400 (40-ton load) standards, supports OCPP 1.6J/2.1 and ISO 15118 protocols, and is managed via a cloud supervision platform with OTA updates.

The company sells to corporate fleet operators, government agencies, municipalities, and parking operators in France, primarily through direct consultative enterprise sales supported by a showroom-based demonstration model. GTM is augmented by a certified installer network (Dalkia, Sogafric, NGE), a grid-operator partnership (Enedis), and government procurement frameworks (Innov'Achats). Revenue is generated via hardware sales of UP'ONE stations plus four tiers of recurring maintenance and supervision subscriptions (UP'BASIC, UP'MONITOR, UP'CARE, UP'ASSIST) with 12-36 month commitments. The company holds a filed patent on its inductive charging technology and has received the Solar Impulse Foundation efficiency label.

Up&Charge operates exclusively in France with named reference customers including Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (deployed December 2024), the French Ministry of Interior's Gendarmerie d'Esbly (deployed May 2025), Orange, SDE 76, and Dalkia. It has raised €1.5 million in July 2024 from Paris Business Angels (with reported participation from Bpifrance, Banque Populaire Rives de Paris, and BNP Paribas) and employs between 1 and 10 people. Distribution remains single-country; international expansion and broader OEM/integrator licensing are not yet evidenced in operational activity.

Name

Up&Charge

Legal name

SAS UPANDCHARGE

Website

https://upandcharge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Up&Charge is a French hardware startup that designs and sells the UP'ONE, a 24 kW DC wireless (inductive) EV charging station for corporate and government fleet operators, generating revenue through hardware sales plus four-tier recurring maintenance subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH)

Keywords

• Wireless EV charging
• Inductive charging stations
• Fleet charging infrastructure
• Automated EV charging
• DC inductive charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Issy-les-moulineaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - UP'ONE Charging Stations: Sale of inductive charging stations (UP'ONE) in 7-24 kW configurations, including full installation and commissioning. Revenue is generated per unit with optional maintenance packages.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Four-tiered service packages (UP'BASIC, UP'MONITOR, UP'CARE, UP'ASSIST) providing supervision, preventive/corrective maintenance, and support response times from <72h to <14h.
3. R&D Services and Licensing: Three years of R&D investment supporting technology development; potential for technology licensing to other markets or manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Up&Charge designs, manufactures and sells wireless (inductive) DC EV charging stations, led by its 24 kW UP'ONE unit. The offering is targeted at corporate fleets, government/public-sector fleets and parking operators, and is delivered as combined hardware plus tiered service plans (UP'BASIC, UP'MONITOR, UP'CARE, UP'ASSIST) covering monitoring, maintenance and operator support.

Product overview

UP&CHARGE is a single-product company offering the UP'ONE inductive charging station — a ground-embedded wireless EV charger delivering 24 kW DC with up to 96% efficiency. The company sells the station across four service tiers (UP'BASIC, UP'MONITOR, UP'CARE, UP'ASSIST) that differ in supervision capabilities and maintenance coverage. All tiers share the same hardware; the tiers differentiate on cloud supervision features, support response times, and preventive/curative maintenance scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UP'ONE: The company's main product - a 24 kW DC wireless inductive EV charging station for commercial fleets, featuring ground integration, no cables, and OCPP 2.0.1 supervision.

Products and services

• UP'ONE 24 kW DC inductive EV charging station 24 kW DC inductive (wireless) EV charging station for corporate fleets, government/public-sector fleets and parking operators; supports OCPP and ISO 15118 for backend and vehicle-side interoperability.
• UP'BASIC service plan Basic service package accompanying the UP'ONE inductive charger, providing foundational support and access to the Up&Charge ecosystem for fleet and parking-operator customers.
• UP'MONITOR service plan Remote monitoring subscription for UP'ONE chargers, enabling operators to track charging status, usage and uptime across deployed inductive charging stations.
• UP'CARE service plan Maintenance and care subscription for UP'ONE inductive chargers, covering preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime for fleet and parking-operator customers.
• UP'ASSIST service plan Higher-touch operator-assistance subscription for UP'ONE deployments, providing enhanced support and operator-facing services for customers running inductive charging infrastructure at scale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recharge 100km range in 30 minutes (24 kW DC output)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• DalkiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner responsible for deploying UP&CHARGE inductive charging stations at customer sites.
• SogafriccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified installer partner for UP&CHARGE inductive charging deployments.
• EnediscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity grid operator partner supporting deployment of inductive charging infrastructure, particularly for grid connection and power supply requirements.
• NGEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction and infrastructure partner supporting deployment of charging stations.
• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications partner deploying inductive charging at Orange facilities for fleet electrification, with active pilot deployment in progress.
• ServairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport ground services partner exploring inductive charging for electric vehicle applications at airport facilities.
• Saint-Quentin-en-YvelinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot site partner for municipal fleet inductive charging, deployed December 2024 with 15 daily users. Key reference customer demonstrating public sector adoption.
• SDE 76 (Syndicat Départemental d'Énergie de Seine-Maritime)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic energy syndicate partner for deploying inductive charging infrastructure across the Seine-Maritime department.
• Solar Impulse FoundationmoderateOthersSolar Impulse Foundation has labeled UP&CHARGE as an efficient solution for clean mobility, providing credibility for sustainability-focused buyers.
• Next MoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Next Move electric mobility network, providing visibility and partnership opportunities within the EV ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WiTricity: US-based pioneer and licensor of magnetic resonance wireless EV charging technology (acquired Qualcomm Halo in 2019). Directly comparable as a wireless EV charging hardware and IP platform targeting automakers and fleet operators.
• InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics): Specializes in high-power wireless inductive EV charging for commercial fleets, transit, and ports. Closely comparable on technology (ground-pad inductive charging) and target market (fleet electrification).
• Plugless Power (Evatran): Provider of aftermarket wireless EV charging systems for residential and light commercial use. Comparable as an inductive charging hardware specialist serving EV owners, though with a lower-power consumer focus.
• ElectReon (Electreon Wireless): Israeli company deploying wireless inductive charging for in-road and stationary EV applications, with active fleet and bus pilots in Europe. Comparable as a wireless charging specialist competing for fleet and public-sector contracts.
• WAVE (Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification): Subsidiary of Ideanomics offering high-power wireless inductive charging primarily for transit buses and heavy-duty fleets. Comparable in technology (pad-based inductive charging) and depot fleet use cases.

Broad incumbents

• ABB E-mobility: Global incumbent offering a broad portfolio of AC/DC EV chargers and depot charging solutions for fleets. Overlaps with UP&CHARGE on fleet charging infrastructure but does not specialize in inductive technology.
• ChargePoint: Large networked EV charging provider with a broad AC/DC hardware and software portfolio, including fleet depot charging. Comparable in fleet charging GTM but does not focus on inductive technology.
• Schneider Electric (EVlink): Major electrical equipment incumbent offering EV charging hardware and energy management for commercial and fleet applications. Comparable as an established charging infrastructure player with whom UP&CHARGE's technology partner Socomec also competes/cooperates.
• Allego: European EV charging network operator with a focus on depot and public charging across multiple countries. Comparable as a fleet-oriented charging infrastructure provider in the same European geography.

Others

• Dalkia: French energy services company (part of EDF group) that is both an UP&CHARGE installation partner and a broader energy services provider for EV charging and depot electrification projects. Comparable as a deployment/operations counterpart in the French fleet charging value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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