R3

Electric Vehicle Charging Servicesr3-charge.fr

R3 operates a public rapid electric vehicle charging network across France, deploying DBT Milestone fast charging stations in commercial zones, shopping center parking lots, and auto centers for individual EV drivers and through property owner partnerships.

Company typePrivate
Founded2021
HeadquartersBrébières, France
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What R3 does

R3 operates a public rapid charging network for electric vehicles across France, deploying DBT Milestone-branded fast charging stations in proximity locations such as commercial zones, shopping center parking lots, and auto centers. The company targets individual EV drivers seeking convenient charging integrated into daily routines, and engages commercial property owners as partners to host stations on their premises. R3 was founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of DBT Group, a French manufacturer with over 30 years of EV charging experience whose Milestone hardware is produced in Northern France and continuously refined based on operational feedback.

The business model is usage-based: R3 charges EV drivers per charging session at publicly accessible stations. Revenue is fragmented across a long tail of anonymous consumer sessions, with no disclosed enterprise or fleet anchor customers. R3 relies on a direct-to-consumer go-to-market (website, station locator, social media) combined with a property owner partnership channel for site acquisition. Headcount is reported at 51–100 employees firmographically, though the named team on the company website consists of eight individuals covering operations, expansion, works, communications, and finance. The company is privately held and operates exclusively in France.

R3 raised approximately $48.9 million in October 2022 from Amundi Energy Transition and Banque des Territoires to fund network deployment. According to the 2026 Chargemap ranking, R3 placed 7th among French charging networks overall, 6th for quality-to-price ratio, and 10th for reliability, indicating a mid-tier position in a competitive domestic market. No financials, station counts, or utilization metrics are publicly disclosed, and the company website displays zeroed counters for stations, kWh distributed, and recharge sessions for 2026 and 2030 targets.

R3 firmographics

Firmographics

Name: R3
Legal name: R3
Website: https://r3-charge.fr
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2021
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: R3 operates a public rapid electric vehicle charging network across France, deploying DBT Milestone fast charging stations in commercial zones, shopping center parking lots, and auto centers for individual EV drivers and through property owner partnerships.
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R3 industry classification

Industry

Product category: Electric Vehicle Charging Services
NAICS: Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
SIC: Electric Services (4911)
akta.pro primary industry: EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

Keywords

Electric vehicle charging
Rapid charging network
EV charging stations
Public charging infrastructure
Charging network operator

Where R3 is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Brébières
HQ country: France
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

R3 business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

EV Charging Fees: R3 charges users for electricity consumed during charging sessions at their public rapid charging stations. Pricing is described as attractive and accessible to all EV drivers.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	Pay-per-use charging

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

R3 product offering

Product offering

Core offering

R3 operates a public rapid electric vehicle charging network deployed across France. Stations are installed at proximity locations such as commercial zones, shopping center parking lots, and auto centers, allowing EV drivers to quickly recharge during everyday routines. R3 is a subsidiary of DBT Group and uses DBT Milestone charging hardware designed and manufactured in Northern France.

Product overview

R3 operates as a single unified product—a public rapid charging network for electric vehicles. The core offering consists of R3-branded charging stations installed at proximity locations throughout France, powered by DBT Milestone charging hardware manufactured in Northern France. The network is operated and managed by R3 as a subsidiary of DBT group, which provides the underlying industrial expertise and equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

R3 Charging Network A public rapid electric vehicle charging network featuring fast charging stations installed in proximity locations such as commercial zones, retail parking lots, and auto centers across France. Designed for all EV drivers seeking convenient fast charging at accessible pricing during everyday routines. Powered by DBT Milestone charging hardware manufactured in Northern France.

Quantifiable outcome

R3 ranked 7th best charging network in France (2026)
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use R3

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

R3 technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

R3 partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

DBT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021R3 is a subsidiary of DBT Group, a French pioneer in electric vehicle charging with over 30 years of experience. DBT Group manufactures the Milestone charging stations used by R3, providing R3 with industrial expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and operational support. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides R3 with deep technical knowledge and quality-controlled equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

R3 competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

ChargePoint: Large North American-headquartered EV charging network with a growing European footprint. Comparable as a public-access charging network operator and as a software/management platform provider for site hosts.

Direct peers

Freshmile: French EV charging operator managing a large public charging footprint in France via roaming and own-network stations. Directly comparable on geography, customer (French EV drivers), and public-network operating model.
Allego: Pan-European public charging network operator with significant French presence operating rapid and ultra-rapid stations at retail and transit locations. Comparable on rapid public-charging product and site-acquisition strategy.
Ionity: Pan-European high-power charging (HPC) joint venture among major OEMs operating public fast-charging corridors across France and continental Europe. Closely comparable to R3 on product (public DC fast charging), customer (long-distance EV drivers), and pay-per-use revenue model.
Electra: French-headquartered fast-charging operator deploying public HPC stations across France, often at retail/commercial sites. Direct competitor with a similar location strategy, EV-driver customer, and pay-per-use pricing.
Tesla Supercharger (France): Tesla's proprietary fast-charging network, recently opened to non-Tesla EVs in France. Directly comparable as a public-access rapid charging network competing for the same EV-driver sessions on French motorways and urban sites.

Regional players

Belib': Paris-area public EV charging network (originally municipal, now under TotalEnergies operation) serving a comparable EV-driver base. Comparable on customer and public-access model, though geographically focused on the Paris metropolitan region.

Broad incumbents

EVBox: European EV charging hardware and network provider with French deployments, supplying both AC and DC charging. Overlaps with R3 on hardware sourcing and network operations across European markets.
TotalEnergies (Charging division): Integrated energy major with a growing French public EV charging network at its fuel retail sites. Overlaps R3 on customer and product but backed by far larger balance sheet and broader energy portfolio.
Shell Recharge / Ubitricity: Shell's European public charging arm (incorporating Ubitricity lamppost charging) operating across France and other markets. Comparable on public-access urban charging but with substantially broader capital and brand resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

R3 financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

R3 leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

R3 funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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R3 M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about R3

What does R3 do?

Is R3 a public or private company?

R3 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was R3 founded?

R3 was founded in 2021. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is R3 based?

R3 is headquartered in Brébières, France, in the Europe region.

How does R3 make money?

One revenue line is on record: EV Charging Fees.

Who are R3's main competitors?

ChargePoint is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Freshmile, Allego, Ionity, Electra and Tesla Supercharger (France). Belib' is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are EVBox, TotalEnergies (Charging division) and Shell Recharge / Ubitricity.

Does R3 have an API?

No public API is recorded for R3.

What industry is R3 in?

R3's product category is Electric Vehicle Charging Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAF, EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M), with a secondary code of EUAFAMAA, Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4911.