Electra

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Ultra-fast EV charging
• Electric vehicle charging network
• DC fast charging
• EV charging infrastructure
• Fleet charging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core 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

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• MG MotorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 April 2026MG 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.
• ZeplugminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Electra and Zeplug partnered to make electric charging accessible anywhere, anytime, combining Zeplug's home charging capabilities with Electra's public fast-charging network.
• UbermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026Uber 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 GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 December 2025REWE 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 GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 December 2025Electra 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Electra 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.
• ChargeFrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Thirteen 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 GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 April 2022Indigo 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 GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 April 2022Chopard 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 CommercemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2022Altarea 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

Direct 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

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• Instagraminstagram.com/electra_charge

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors21 records

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M&A

Investments

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