ChargeNode
ChargeNode is the largest Charge Point Operator in the Nordics, operating a proprietary CSMS platform with 60,000+ EV charging outlets across Sweden and serving property owners, housing cooperatives, logistics fleets, hotels, and energy utilities with smart load management and integrated payment services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersLandvetter, Sweden
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What ChargeNode does
ChargeNode is a privately held Swedish Charge Point Operator (CPO) registered as Charge Node Europ\u00e9 AB, headquartered in M\u00f6lndal near Gothenburg, with additional offices in Stockholm, V\u00e4xj\u00f6, and Ume\u00e5. Founded in 2016, the company operates a proprietary CSMS (Charge Station Management System) platform that controls, monitors, and optimizes 60,000+ EV charging outlets across Sweden — making it the largest large-scale CPO in the Nordics with approximately 30% Swedish market share in its segment, 200,000+ active drivers, and over 4 million recorded charging sessions. The platform supports OCPP 1.6 for interoperability with multi-brand hardware (Garo, Zaptec, KEBA, CTEK, ChargeAmps, Alfen, Alpitronic, Delta, Kempower, Easee, Wallbox, Hager, Circontrol), OCPI for roaming, and integrates with Nord Pool for real-time spot-price optimization and with Swedish flexibility markets.
The platform offers dynamic load balancing, departure-time-controlled charging, automated self-invoice payment flows, central system architecture (Amp5), OCPI-compatible APIs, and a companion iOS/Android app. Product lines include the core Laddtj\u00e4nst (charging service), the Business Account (F\u00f6retagskonto) for fleet consolidated invoicing and sustainability reporting, a hardware sales line, annual inspection packages at 59 SEK/month per AC point, and the new Charging as a Service (CaaS) offering. Revenues are generated through three subscription tiers (Relax for housing cooperatives, Business for commercial companies, Enterprise for custom deployments), transaction-based revenue-share models (70/30 or 90/10 in favor of the property owner), annual inspection service fees, and one-time hardware/project sales. Migration services — including a free program for E.ON Drive AB customers ahead of its 2026-09-01 exit and Sweden's largest completed migration of 14,500 outlets in 2025 — function as a customer acquisition channel.
Customer segments include commercial property owners and real estate companies (Skandia Fastigheter, Balder, Wallenstam, Platzer, Castellum, Stena Fastigheter Malm\u00f6), housing cooperatives and community associations (BRF:s, samf\u00e4lligheter, with long-tenured relationships such as HSB Mellersta G\u00f6taland since 2020), transport and logistics firms (Jula Logistics, OneMed), hospitality (ESS Group / Ellery Beach House, Hornavan Hotell), and energy utilities and municipalities (Halmstads Energi och Milj\u00f6, M\u00e4larenergi). Strategic partnerships include Volvo Cars and Buddy Energy at N\u00e4st Energy Lab (one of Europe's largest V2G projects in Torslanda, with 160 charging points), Buddy Energy for integrated energy solutions at Halvorseng Logistics Park for OneMed, and Nord Pool for spot-price-integrated charging. Distribution combines an enterprise field-sales motion for property owners and BRF boards with a self-serve mobile app for drivers, supported by a network of installation partners and energy-utility referral channels. The company has raised USD ~$13M from Formica Capital (2021) and is led by CEO Annika Abraham.
ChargeNode firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ChargeNode
- Legal name
- Charge Node Europé AB
- Website
- https://chargenode.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ChargeNode is the largest Charge Point Operator in the Nordics, operating a proprietary CSMS platform with 60,000+ EV charging outlets across Sweden and serving property owners, housing cooperatives, logistics fleets, hotels, and energy utilities with smart load management and integrated payment services.
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ChargeNode industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure Software
- NAICS
- Electric Power Distribution (221122), 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 Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Managed Charging as Demand Response (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAGAL), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)
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Where ChargeNode is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Landvetter
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
ChargeNode business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations
Revenue model
- Charging Service Subscription (Relax, Business, Enterprise): ChargeNode charges property owners a recurring subscription for access to its charging service, CSMS platform, monitoring, payment processing, and 24/7 support. Three tiers are offered: Relax (for BRFs and housing cooperatives with automatic Nord Pool-based pricing), Business (for companies requiring Data-API, public map visibility, and multi-area support), and Enterprise (custom solutions for organizations with specific hardware or advanced control requirements). The subscription fee is determined per quote based on property type and number of charging points.
- Transaction/Revenue Share (Take Rate): ChargeNode takes a percentage of each charging transaction. Two revenue-split models are offered: 70/30 (70% to the property owner, 30% to ChargeNode for support, operations, and payment solution) and 90/10 (property owner retains 90% against a slightly higher fixed monthly fee per charging point). This is the primary revenue stream from ongoing charging usage across 60,000+ charging points.
- Annual Inspection and Service Packages: An optional annual inspection package is offered at 59 kr/month per AC charging point (DC chargers priced separately). This provides ongoing safety compliance and maintenance revenue. Additional service offerings include hardware-related service calls and spare parts.
- Hardware Sales: ChargeNode offers charging hardware (charging outlets/boxes) as part of its turnkey solution. The company sources and specifies hardware (e.g., Garo Entity, Zaptec Pro, CTEK CC3i, Alpitronic, Kempower for DC) and includes it in project quotes. While hardware is often bundled with the service subscription, it represents a one-time or project-based revenue component.
- Migration and Transition Services: ChargeNode offers free migration of charging infrastructure from competing operators (e.g., E.ON) to its platform. While the migration itself is free for qualifying E.ON customers, it serves as a customer acquisition mechanism that converts competitors' installed bases into ChargeNode subscribers. The company migrated 14,500 charging points from a single operator in two months — Sweden's largest migration project to date.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Relax tier: for housing cooperatives (BRF) and community housing. Automatic Nord Pool spot-price-based pricing. Hassle-free operation with automated pricing and minimal administration. |
| Subscription | Monthly | Business tier: for companies needing Data-API access, visibility in public map services, and multi-geography support. |
| Subscription | Monthly | Enterprise tier: fully customized solutions for organizations with specific hardware requirements or advanced charging control needs. |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Revenue Share Model 70/30: 70% of charging transaction revenue to property owner, 30% to ChargeNode. |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Revenue Share Model 90/10: 90% of revenue to property owner against a slightly higher fixed monthly fee per charging point. |
| Subscription | Monthly | Annual Inspection Package: 59 kr/month per AC charging point (DC chargers priced separately). |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
ChargeNode product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ChargeNode operates a proprietary Charge Station Management System (CSMS) platform that controls, monitors, and optimizes large-scale EV charging infrastructure for property owners, housing cooperatives, logistics companies, and enterprises across the Nordics. The company sells charging-as-a-service subscriptions (Relax, Business, Enterprise tiers), takes a transaction-based revenue share on charging sessions, and bundles hardware sourcing, installation support, smart load balancing, V2G integration, automated payment flows, and 24/7 support into its offering. With 60,000+ charging points and 4M+ charging sessions, ChargeNode functions as a full-stack Charge Point Operator (CPO) and eMobility Service Provider (eMSP).
Product overview
ChargeNode operates as a Charge Point Operator (CPO) and eMobility Service Provider (eMSP) offering a platform-plus-modules architecture for large-scale EV charging across the Nordic region. At its core is the proprietary ChargeNode CSMS (Charging Station Management System) platform, which controls, monitors, and optimizes all charging points in real time, paired with the ChargeNode Laddtjänst (Charging Service) that handles operations, automated payment flows, and 24/7 support. Additional modules include: Företagskonto (Business Account) for fleet consolidated invoicing; Migrering (Migration Service) for operator transitions; Trygga betalflöden (Secure Payment Flows) for self-invoicing and automated payouts; and Charging as a Service (CaaS) for full turnkey operations. Hardware is offered through carefully selected partners (Garo, Zaptec, CTEK, ChargeAmps, KEBA, Alfen, Alpitronic, Delta, Kempower, and others), with annual inspection and smart accessories as add-ons. Three service tiers — Relax, Business, and Enterprise — serve housing associations, commercial property owners, and enterprise clients respectively. The platform is OCPI-compatible for roaming, integrates with Nord Pool for dynamic spot pricing, and supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, EasyPark, ERP systems, and leasing company invoicing. A companion mobile app (iOS/Android) and an ROI calculator round out the offering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ChargeNode CSMS Platform (Charging Station Management System) ChargeNode's proprietary, centralized Charge Station Management System (CSMS) that controls, monitors, and optimizes all charging points in real time. Built in-house, it provides full control over the technology stack including smart load management, departure-time-based charging, payment processing, invoicing, OCPP 1.6 hardware interoperability, OCPI roaming, and integrations with Nord Pool spot pricing — all managed through a single portal. For property owners, BRF:s, logistics companies, and energy utilities operating EV charging infrastructure.
- ChargeNode Laddtjänst (Charging Service) The core managed charging service that operates charging sessions, automated payment flows, power optimization, dynamic load balancing, departure-time scheduling, and 24/7 support on behalf of property owners. ChargeNode is responsible for monitoring, operations, statistics, and integrations with leading charging hardware brands. For property owners and businesses deploying EV charging.
- ChargeNode Företagskonto (Business Account)
Quantifiable outcome
- Properties using dynamic load balancing can reduce electrical subscription costs by 30-60%, e.g., halving from 125A to 63A, saving 30,000-60,000 SEK per year
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Companies that use ChargeNode
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ChargeNode technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature7 records
ChargeNode partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Buddy EnergycoreChargeNode and Buddy Energy formed a strategic partnership to deliver integrated energy solutions for large-scale logistics and commercial properties. Buddy Energy is responsible for the energy system and integration with the property, while ChargeNode provides shared and intelligent charging technology that enables transport fleets to electrify without overloading the grid. The partnership was launched at Halvorseng Logistics Park in Gothenburg (developed by Castellum and Göteborgs hamn), serving OneMed's new logistics center. The collaboration also includes Näst Energy Lab — one of Europe's largest V2G projects — in Torslanda with Volvo Cars, where ChargeNode operates the charging service behind 160 charging points with Buddy Energy. The partnership is described as a long-term strategic collaboration developing integrated energy solutions for the future.
- CastellumminorCastellum (along with Göteborgs hamn) is developing Halvorseng Logistics Park as a sustainable logistics hub. Through the joint venture Halvorseng Fendomets AB, they partnered with Buddy Energy and ChargeNode to deliver integrated energy and EV charging solutions for the property's tenants (including OneMed). Castellum acts as the property developer and owner that selected ChargeNode and Buddy Energy for the integrated energy and charging solution.
- Göteborgs hamn (Port of Gothenburg)minorGöteborgs hamn (Port of Gothenburg) co-developed Halvorseng Logistics Park with Castellum through the joint venture Halvorseng Fendomets AB, with a vision of creating a sustainable logistics hub for future electric transport. They selected the Buddy Energy and ChargeNode partnership to provide integrated energy and EV charging infrastructure for the park's tenants.
- OneMedminorOneMed is the anchor tenant at Halvorseng Logistics Park who will electrify its entire transport fleet using the integrated smart charging infrastructure delivered by ChargeNode and Buddy Energy. While primarily a customer, OneMed's electrification of its fleet and the resulting energy integration represents a collaborative go-to-market model where ChargeNode is co-developing the solution with the customer's operational requirements as a key input.
- Volvo CarscoreChargeNode partners with Volvo Cars as the CPO (Charge Point Operator) behind Näst Energy Lab — one of Europe's largest V2G projects — in Torslanda. The project involves 160 charging points using ChargeNode's proprietary charging platform, enabling a system where vehicles, buildings, and batteries interact in real time. This represents a flagship demonstration of large-scale V2G integration in the Nordics, with Volvo Cars providing the electric vehicles and Buddy Energy managing the broader energy system.
- Nord PoolcoreChargeNode integrates with Nord Pool (the Nordic electricity exchange) to access real-time spot electricity prices. This integration enables automatic spot-price-optimized charging for end users and supports the Relax tier's automatic pricing model for BRF:s. Nord Pool prices feed into ChargeNode's platform to optimize when and how vehicles charge based on electricity market conditions.
- E.ON Drive AB (Migration Program)minorE.ON Drive AB is closing its CPO (Charge Point Operator) business on September 1, 2026. ChargeNode has launched a free migration program specifically targeting E.ON's existing customer base, offering to take over their charging infrastructure with no migration fee. This is not a partnership but a competitive customer acquisition program leveraging E.ON's exit from the market.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights8 records
ChargeNode competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Virta: Finnish CPO and eMobility Service Provider operating a global EV charging management platform. Closest direct peer to ChargeNode: similar CSMS architecture, multi-brand hardware support, subscription + transaction revenue model, and B2B enterprise focus. Was the underlying platform behind E.ON Drive AB's now-exiting Swedish CPO operations, making Virta a direct competitor and migration-data source for ChargeNode.
- Monta: Danish-founded EV charging software platform serving CPOs, fleets, and property owners across Europe. Directly comparable to ChargeNode in offering hardware-agnostic CSMS with subscription + transaction pricing, OCPP/OCPI interoperability, and a focus on B2B sales. Represents the most immediate cross-border competitor for Nordic enterprise accounts.
- Kople: Norwegian Charge Point Operator offering subscription-based charging services to housing cooperatives (borettslag) and property owners. Closely comparable to ChargeNode's BRF/Samfällighet tier with the same Nordic housing-cooperative customer profile, though operating primarily in Norway rather than Sweden.
- Elaway: Norwegian EV charging operator focused on housing cooperatives, property owners, and commercial real estate. Direct peer to ChargeNode in the residential property / housing-cooperative charging segment; competes for the same Nord Pool-integrated smart-charging use case and similar subscription-plus-revenue-share economics.
Broad incumbents
- Vattenfall InCharge: Public utility-owned EV charging network and service operated by Swedish Vattenfall across the Nordics and Northern Europe. Overlaps with ChargeNode's property-owner and enterprise segments but as part of a much broader energy/utility portfolio. Comparable on customer type and Nordic footprint, but with deeper capital base and bundled electricity-supply offerings.
- Plugsurfing: European eMobility Service Provider (eMSP) under Fortum ownership offering cross-network EV charging access via a single app and roaming platform. Comparable to ChargeNode on the consumer-facing app, payment, and roaming dimensions but operates more as an aggregator than a property-owner-anchored CPO, and brings Fortum's balance-sheet scale.
- Hubject: German eMobility interoperability specialist behind the intercharge roaming network. Connects CPOs and eMSPs via OCPI and provides B2B charging management software. Comparable to ChargeNode on the OCPI-based roaming and CSMS layers, but positions as infrastructure-for-the-industry rather than a property-owner-facing CPO.
Regional players
- Spirii: Danish EV charging platform offering CPO software, apps, and roaming services across Europe. Direct competitor on the CSMS-and-app architecture and Nordic enterprise focus, though with a stronger presence in Denmark and Continental Europe than in ChargeNode's Swedish heartland.
Emerging players
- Greenely: Swedish energy-tech company offering electricity contracts, solar, and emerging EV charging services to households. Partial overlap with ChargeNode on the residential EV charging and Nord Pool spot-price integration story, but at an earlier stage and without ChargeNode's enterprise property focus.
- Zaptec: Norwegian manufacturer of EV charging hardware with a proprietary cloud management platform. Partial overlap with ChargeNode as both an OCPP-compatible hardware partner and an emerging CSMS/operator peer in the Nordics, particularly in residential and BRF segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ChargeNode leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
ChargeNode funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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ChargeNode M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ChargeNode
What does ChargeNode do?
ChargeNode operates a proprietary Charge Station Management System (CSMS) platform that controls, monitors, and optimizes large-scale EV charging infrastructure for property owners, housing cooperatives, logistics companies, and enterprises across the Nordics. The company sells charging-as-a-service subscriptions (Relax, Business, Enterprise tiers), takes a transaction-based revenue share on charging sessions, and bundles hardware sourcing, installation support, smart load balancing, V2G integration, automated payment flows, and 24/7 support into its offering. With 60,000+ charging points and 4M+ charging sessions, ChargeNode functions as a full-stack Charge Point Operator (CPO) and eMobility Service Provider (eMSP).
Is ChargeNode a public or private company?
ChargeNode is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ChargeNode founded?
ChargeNode was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ChargeNode based?
ChargeNode is headquartered in Landvetter, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does ChargeNode make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Charging Service Subscription (Relax, Business, Enterprise) is the primary driver. The others are transaction/Revenue Share (Take Rate), annual Inspection and Service Packages, hardware Sales and migration and Transition Services.
Who are ChargeNode's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Virta, Monta, Kople and Elaway. Broad incumbents are Vattenfall InCharge, Plugsurfing and Hubject. Spirii is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Greenely and Zaptec.
Does ChargeNode have an API?
Yes. ChargeNode offers an OCPI-compatible API that enables communication with other charge point operators (CPOs), eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs), and roaming platforms. The platform can also be integrated with ERP systems for financial management and business reporting, and with Nord Pool for real-time electricity spot pricing.
What industry is ChargeNode in?
ChargeNode's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of TLABAMAK, EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4911.