Ricarica

What Ricarica does

Ricarica SRL is an Italian Charge Point Operator (CPO) founded in 2014 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FERA Group, providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure powered exclusively by renewable energy. The company operates a network of 80+ charging stations across Italy, ranging from 22 kW AC quick chargers to 360 kW DC ultra-fast columns, deployed at supermarket car parks (Unicoop Tirreno), highway service areas (Autogrill on A4/A6/A7/A10 corridors), airports (SOGAER Cagliari), industrial sites, and municipal public locations. Its flagship Vado Ligure station, opened in June 2023, is Italy's first public charging facility directly connected to a wind farm (the 9.4 MW Rocche Bianche facility), enabling a Wind-to-Wheels direct connection that bypasses the public grid — a first-in-Italy structural configuration.

The underlying technology spans multi-brand CCS2/Type II hardware from 22 kW to 350 kW, with Tesla Supercharger co-location at Vado Ligure, all backed by FERA Group's renewable generation portfolio (wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric) operational since 2001. Network integration is provided through Nextcharge, Italy's largest EV charging app, which extends Ricarica's reach to 200,000+ European charging points via roaming and provides customer acquisition through the most-downloaded Italian EV charging app. The company also demonstrated 347 kW actual charging delivery on a Scania 45 S BEV electric truck in May 2024, positioning it as Italy's first operator capable of serving heavy commercial electric freight.

Ricarica's revenue model is usage-based per-kWh electricity sales (€0.37/kWh standard AC, €0.55/kWh ultra-fast at Vado Ligure) collected via Nextcharge app, RFID card, or contactless credit/debit card, supplemented by infrastructure-installation services for partner venues. The customer base spans individual EV drivers (primary), fleet managers and public administration (infrastructure procurement), and commercial transport operators (heavy trucks). Pricing varies by location and power level, with ultra-fast commanding a premium and certain venues offering ancillary benefits such as 2-hour free parking at Cagliari airport. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed, operating with 11-50 employees and an estimated €5-10M standalone revenue range (the cited €30M turnover figure pertains to parent FERA SRL rather than Ricarica specifically).

Name

Ricarica

Legal name

RICARICA SRL

Website

https://ricarica.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ricarica SRL is an Italian Charge Point Operator founded in 2014 as a subsidiary of FERA Group, operating 80+ EV charging stations across Italy powered by 100% renewable energy, serving individual EV drivers, fleets, and electric trucks via highway, retail, and airport venue partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Charge Point Operator
• Ultra-fast charging stations
• Renewable energy charging
• Electric mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Services: RICARICA generates revenue by providing electric vehicle charging services through its network of charging stations. Users pay per kWh for electricity consumed during charging sessions. The company offers multiple payment options: via Nextcharge app, RFID card, or contactless credit/debit card. Pricing varies by location and power level (e.g., 0.37 EUR/kWh at standard stations, 0.55 EUR/kWh for ultra-fast at Vado Ligure).
2. Infrastructure Installation for Partners: RICARICA installs and manages charging infrastructure at partner locations (supermarkets, service areas, airports) as a CPO service provider. Revenue is generated from the charging electricity sales plus potentially service fees from partners for infrastructure deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ricarica installs, operates, and manages electric vehicle charging stations across Italy as a Charge Point Operator (CPO), supplying EV drivers with 100% renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass) sourced from its parent FERA Group. The portfolio spans 22 kW AC quick chargers to 350 kW DC ultra-fast columns deployed at highway service areas, supermarkets, airports, and municipal locations, all connected to the Nextcharge network for national and European roaming.

Product overview

RICARICA is an electric vehicle charging infrastructure company operating as a Charge Point Operator (CPO), providing end-to-end charging solutions including installation, operation, and management of charging stations across Italy. The company offers a range of charging products from 22 kW quick chargers to 350 kW ultra-fast columns, with flagship wind-powered multi-brand stations. RICARICA's stations are integrated into the Nextcharge network for national roaming and are strategically positioned along Italian motorways (via Autogrill partnership), at retail locations (Unicoop Tirreno supermarkets), airports, and public areas. All charging infrastructure is powered exclusively with renewable energy from FERA Group's wind, solar, and hydroelectric facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EV Charging Station Network (22 kW to 350 kW)
• Vado Ligure Wind-Powered Multi-Brand Charging Station
• Charge Point Operator (CPO) Services
• Nextcharge Network Integration Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.4 MW wind farm output can charge 90+ vehicles simultaneously in Ultra Fast mode
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutogrillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 January 2023RICARICA and Autogrill signed a development plan in January 2023 to install ultra-fast charging stations (100-360 kW) along Italian motorways. Initial deployments on A6 Turin-Savona (Carcare Est, Rio Ghidone Ovest) and A4 Brescia-Padova (Limenella). Expansion announced October 2025 for A7 Milan-Serravalle (Dorno: 360 kW). Autogrill provides prime highway service area locations; RICARICA provides and operates charging infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.
• Unicoop TirrenocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 December 2020Partnership to install charging stations in supermarket car parks across 94 Unicoop Tirreno stores in Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria. First locations opened December 2020 at Pietrasanta, Livorno-Parco Levante, Cecina, Follonica, and Orbetello. Expansion planned to nearly all sales points. Over 8,000 top-ups provided by 2023. Stations provide 2x22 kW quick charge or 50 kW fast charge with 100% renewable energy.
• SOGAER (Cagliari Airport)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 June 2020Collaboration to install Sardinia's first fast charging station (50 kW) at Cagliari Elmas airport terminal parking. First deployment June 2020. Includes 2-hour free parking benefit for charging customers. SOGAER manages airport infrastructure; RICARICA provides and operates charging station powered by 100% renewable energy.
• CAO Formaggi (Cooperativa Allevatori Ovini)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 December 2018Partnership to install EV charging station at CAO cheese dairy near Oristano airport. Opened December 2018. Station powered by on-site photovoltaic installation (2x22 kW Type II sockets, 24/7). Demonstrates RICARICA's ability to utilize varied renewable energy sources beyond wind power.
• NextchargecoreTechnology or IntegrationRICARICA charging systems are connected to Nextcharge network, Italy's largest EV charging network with roaming to 200,000+ European points. Nextcharge app is most downloaded in Italy for EV charging with ~7,000 domestic installations accessible. Enables RICARICA customers to charge at other networks and provides customer acquisition through app platform.
• ScaniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for electric truck demonstrations at Vado Ligure station. Scania BEV 45 S A4X2NB (100% electric truck) demonstrated charging at 347 kW using RICARICA 350 kW columns in May 2024. Joint events promote both electric truck adoption and RICARICA's heavy-transport capability.
• Enercon GmbHminorOthersGerman wind turbine manufacturer that supplied four E92 turbines (2.3 MW each) for FERA Group's Rocche Bianche wind farm (9.4 MW total) that directly powers RICARICA's Vado Ligure station. Equipment supplier relationship supporting the Wind-to-Wheels innovation.
• Cinema Moderno (Sarzana)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Sarzana cinema to install 22 kW charging station in cinema parking lot. Allows EV drivers to charge while watching movies. Demonstrates creative venue partnership model for charging infrastructure deployment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enel X Way: Italy's largest CPO and the dominant national charging network with thousands of points. Directly comparable as a domestic Charge Point Operator serving the same B2C/B2B segments with similar pricing models.
• Be Charge: Italian CPO backed by Verbund/Austrian utility, operating fast and ultra-fast charging along Italian highways and urban areas. Closest direct competitor in the highway-corridor ultra-fast segment.
• Atlante: CPO developed by NHOA (Iberdrola subsidiary) building fast-charging infrastructure across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Comparable as a European utility-backed CPO with similar Southern Europe geographic focus.
• Free To X: CPO subsidiary of Autostrade per l'Italia (the country's main motorway operator). Directly comparable as an Italian highway-focused charging operator with privileged access to premium corridor sites.
• Ionity: European ultra-fast highway charging joint venture (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai, Kia). Comparable on 350 kW ultra-fast capability and European highway-corridor positioning; Ricarica's A6/A7/A10 footprint overlaps with Ionity's Italian stations.
• Tesla Supercharger (Italy): Co-located at Ricarica's Vado Ligure site and operating parallel ultra-fast charging across Italy. Comparable as a high-power CPO targeting the same highway and urban-driver segments.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint: Global CPO network operator and platform provider. Comparable as a broader incumbent with network-management software, app-based charging activation, and multi-country roaming infrastructure.
• Allego: European public-charging network operator (now KKR-backed) with highway fast-charging across multiple EU countries. Comparable as a multi-market ultra-fast CPO with similar highway-corridor strategy.
• EVBox: European EV charging hardware manufacturer and network operator (ENGIE-owned). Comparable as an integrated hardware-plus-services player operating across European markets including Italy.

Regional players

• Duferco Energia: Italian energy company with EV charging operations and renewable energy assets. Comparable as a domestic competitor combining renewable generation with EV charging services, mirroring Ricarica's FERA-integration model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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