Electra
Electra is a Paris-based operator of ultra-fast EV charging stations (50–400 kW) across 10 European countries, serving individual EV drivers, corporate fleets, autonomous vehicle operators (Uber), and property-owner hosts through per-kWh pricing, subscription tiers, and B2B fleet services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Electra does
Electra is a Paris-based ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator founded in 2021 by Aurélien de Meaux, Augustin Derville, and Julien Belliato. The company deploys, owns, and operates charging stations delivering 50–400 kW of power across 10 European countries (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Spain), with 736 stations operational and 63 in development as of recent reporting. Electra's core technical offering combines high-power charging hardware (up to 400 kW, restoring ~400 km of range in 20 minutes), proprietary Autocharge vehicle-recognition technology that initiates charging on plug-in without app/card authentication, and a mobile application (rated 4.5/5 on app stores) that integrates station finding, real-time availability, route planning, and payment. The company is also a founding member of the Spark Alliance alongside Atlante, Fastned, and IONITY, creating a roaming network of 1,700+ stations and 11,000+ charging points across 25 European countries.
Electra monetizes primarily through per-kWh usage fees (€0.39–€0.61/kWh in France, variable by country), supported by two subscription tiers — Electra+ Essential at €1.99/month (€0.10/kWh discount) and Electra+ Smart at €4.99/month (€0.20/kWh discount plus preferential rates at Spark Alliance partners). A B2B motion serves corporate fleets, professional drivers, and autonomous vehicle operators (notably Uber, under utilization guarantee agreements for robotaxi hubs in the US and Europe), with custom pricing, advanced booking, and consolidated billing. The company also operates a "landowner" distribution model under which hotels, supermarkets, retail chains (REWE, Intermarché, Altarea, Novotel, Ibis, Kyriad, Campanile, VINCI), parking operators (Indigo), and automotive dealerships (Chopard) host Electra-funded stations in exchange for monthly rental income, eliminating the capex burden on hosts and accelerating site acquisition. The company has cumulatively raised over €1 billion in equity and debt financing, including a €15M seed (2021), €160M Series A (2022), €27M bridge (2023), a ~$330M Series B in early 2024 led by Bpifrance and PGGM, and a €433M green loan facility in mid-2025.
Electra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Electra
- Legal name
- Electra
- Website
- https://www.go-electra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Electra is a Paris-based operator of ultra-fast EV charging stations (50–400 kW) across 10 European countries, serving individual EV drivers, corporate fleets, autonomous vehicle operators (Uber), and property-owner hosts through per-kWh pricing, subscription tiers, and B2B fleet services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Electra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)
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Where Electra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices13 records
Markets served
Electra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Per-kWh Charging Fees: Electra charges EV drivers per kilowatt-hour of energy dispensed at its charging stations. Pricing is variable (€0.39–€0.61/kWh in France including VAT) depending on time of day and station usage, with no variable pricing in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. This is the primary revenue stream.
- Electra+ Subscription: Monthly subscription plans (Electra+ Essential at €1.99/month and Electra+ Smart at €4.99/month) that reduce per-kWh costs. Smart plan also provides preferential rates on ChargeLeague partner networks (Atlante, Fastned, IONITY). The subscription creates recurring revenue and incentivizes multi-network usage.
- B2B Fleet Services: Corporate fleet and professional driver services offering customized pricing, advanced booking, usage insights, and monthly consolidated billing. Target segment includes rideshare operators and corporate EV fleets.
- Property/Landowner Rental Income: Electra rents parking spaces from property owners (hotels, supermarkets, shopping centers) to install and operate charging stations, paying landlords a monthly rental income. This enables rapid site expansion without owning real estate.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Standard app-based charging without subscription |
| Subscription | Monthly | Electra+ Essential – entry subscription for regular users |
| Subscription | Monthly | Electra+ Smart – premium subscription for frequent users |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Overstay/Parking fees |
| Hybrid | Monthly | B2B/Fleet pricing |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels9 records
Electra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Electra operates a European ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network, deploying and managing charging stations with power outputs from 50 to 400 kW that can deliver up to 400 km of range in approximately 20 minutes. The company serves individual EV drivers via a mobile app, Autocharge plug-and-charge recognition, and Electra+ subscription plans, and serves business customers through dedicated B2B fleet services, landowner partnership programs, and partnerships with autonomous vehicle operators such as Uber. Electra is part of the Spark Alliance with Atlante, Fastned, and IONITY, creating Europe's largest unified public charging network across 25 countries.
Product overview
Electra is a European ultra-fast EV charging network operator offering a unified platform combining charging infrastructure, subscription services, and B2B fleet solutions. The core product is a network of ultra-fast charging stations (50-400 kW) accessible via the Electra mobile app. The portfolio includes Electra+ subscription plans (Essential and Smart tiers) for discounted charging rates, Autocharge feature for automatic vehicle recognition, B2B fleet services for professional drivers, and a landowner partnership program for hosting stations. The company operates as part of the ChargeLeague roaming alliance with Atlante, Fastned, and IONITY, enabling cross-network charging across Europe. Electra's infrastructure spans 700+ stations with 4,000+ fast-charging points across 10 European countries, with a target of 15,000 charging points by 2030.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electra Ultra-Fast Charging Stations
Quantifiable outcome
- 400 km of range recovered in approximately 20 minutes at up to 400 kW charging power
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Electra
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Electra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability3 records
Feature4 records
Electra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.
- MG MotorsminorMG partnered with Electra to encourage their EV customers to switch to electric vehicles and use Electra's charging network. Partnership designed to provide MG buyers with access to Electra's fast-charging infrastructure.
- ZeplugminorElectra and Zeplug partnered to make electric charging accessible anywhere, anytime, combining Zeplug's home charging capabilities with Electra's public fast-charging network.
- UbermajorUber partnered with Electra under utilization guarantee agreements for autonomous vehicle (robotaxi) charging hubs across priority cities including San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Dallas, Paris, and Madrid. Uber committed over $100 million to build dedicated charging infrastructure with Electra among its key partners.
- REWE GroupmajorREWE Group partnership to install HPC stations at REWE and PENNY stores in Germany. Electra's goal is to expand to 15,000 charging points by 2030 with Germany as a key focus market.
- REWE GroupmajorElectra partnered with REWE Group to install high-power charging stations at selected REWE and PENNY stores across Germany. REWE Group provides prime retail locations while Electra invests in, builds, and operates the charging parks. First sites expected to go live in 2026.
- Spark Alliance (Atlante, Fastned, IONITY)coreElectra co-founded the Spark Alliance with Atlante, Fastned, and IONITY, creating Europe's largest public charging network with over 1,700 stations and 11,000+ charging points across 25 countries. Customers can access, charge, and pay using any member's app without separate applications. Ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW available from June 2025.
- ChargeFrancecoreThirteen French charge point operators including Electra formed the ChargeFrance alliance to deploy 40,000 HPC charging points by 2028, quadrupling the current supply. Members have invested over €1 billion already and pledged a further €3 billion by 2028.
- Indigo GroupmajorIndigo Group partnered with Electra to deploy 150 kW fast charging hubs in Indigo underground car parks in Paris, the Paris region, and major French cities. First 10 charging hubs targeted within 12 months.
- Chopard GroupminorChopard Group, a major French automotive dealership group, partnered with Electra to set up charging stations at its dealerships, providing charging services for EV-owning customers visiting the dealerships.
- Altarea CommercemajorAltarea Commerce partnered with Electra to deploy ultra-fast EV charging stations at Altarea shopping centers across France, enhancing the retail offering for EV-driving shoppers.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Electra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IONITY: IONITY is a pan-European high-power charging (HPC) network jointly owned by several automakers (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Hyundai). Operates ultra-fast chargers on highways and key corridors across 24 countries. Spark Alliance co-founder and direct competitor for highway and long-distance charging.
- Atlante: Atlante is the charging network arm of the NHOA Group (formerly Engie EPS), operating fast and ultra-fast charging stations across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Spark Alliance co-founder and direct peer in southern European markets with similar urban and corridor strategy.
- Fastned: Fastned is a European ultra-fast EV charging network operator with stations across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, UK, France, Switzerland, and Spain. Direct competitor to Electra on the high-power charging tier and a co-member of the Spark Alliance, making the comparison both competitive and cooperative.
- Allego: Allego is a European EV charging network operator with both owned and partner-operated stations across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, UK, and other markets. Competes with Electra on the public fast-charging tier and shares many of the same European B2B and B2C customer segments.
Emerging players
- EVBox: EVBox (part of ENGIE) manufactures and operates EV charging hardware and software, including AC and DC fast chargers across Europe. While more focused on hardware and software platforms than ultra-fast network operation, EVBox competes at the technology layer and for B2B fleet customers.
Broad incumbents
- BP Pulse: BP Pulse is the EV charging arm of BP, operating fast and ultra-fast chargers across the UK, Germany, Spain, and other European markets. Combines forecourt real estate with substantial corporate investment in HPC deployment — a structural incumbent comparable to Shell/TotalEnergies.
- Tesla Supercharger: Tesla operates the largest proprietary ultra-fast charging network globally and has opened select sites to non-Tesla EVs in Europe. While not a direct specialist competitor, Tesla Supercharger is the dominant incumbent and a benchmark on charging speed, reliability, and network density.
- Shell Recharge: Shell operates a pan-European EV charging network across its forecourts and dedicated hubs under the Shell Recharge brand (formerly NewMotion / Ubitricity). Backed by deep capital and existing customer flow, Shell Recharge competes directly for urban and highway fast-charging real estate.
- TotalEnergies (EV Charging Division): TotalEnergies is a global energy major that has built a large European EV charging footprint through its marketing brand and acquired operators. Leverages forecourt real estate across thousands of service stations — a structural advantage Electra cannot easily replicate without similar scale or partnerships.
- EnBW mobility+: EnBW operates one of Germany's largest ultra-fast charging networks and is expanding across Austria and Switzerland. Backed by a major German utility, EnBW combines deep capital with utility-grade infrastructure expertise and competes directly with Electra's German expansion plans.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks2 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Electra social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Electra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Electra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Electra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors21 records
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Electra M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Electra
What does Electra do?
Electra operates a European ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network, deploying and managing charging stations with power outputs from 50 to 400 kW that can deliver up to 400 km of range in approximately 20 minutes. The company serves individual EV drivers via a mobile app, Autocharge plug-and-charge recognition, and Electra+ subscription plans, and serves business customers through dedicated B2B fleet services, landowner partnership programs, and partnerships with autonomous vehicle operators such as Uber. Electra is part of the Spark Alliance with Atlante, Fastned, and IONITY, creating Europe's largest unified public charging network across 25 countries.
Is Electra a public or private company?
Electra is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Electra founded?
Electra was founded in 2021. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Electra based?
Electra is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Electra make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Per-kWh Charging Fees are the primary driver. The others are electra+ Subscription, B2B Fleet Services and property/Landowner Rental Income.
Who are Electra's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IONITY, Atlante, Fastned and Allego. EVBox is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are BP Pulse, Tesla Supercharger, Shell Recharge, TotalEnergies (EV Charging Division) and EnBW mobility+.
Does Electra have an API?
No public API is recorded for Electra.
What industry is Electra in?
Electra's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAFAMAA, Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace), with a secondary code of EUAEANAJ, EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration). Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 4911.