ChargeScape

What ChargeScape does

ChargeScape operates a software platform that connects electric utilities, automakers, and EV drivers through direct integration with automaker telematics. Originally founded in 2014 as the Open Vehicle-Grid Integration Platform (OVGIP), the company was restructured as an automotive joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford, Honda, and (from October 2024) Nissan, each holding a 25% stake, with headquarters in Austin, Texas. The platform is delivered through a single API that automakers integrate once to access utility programs across North America, enabling managed charging (V1G), demand response, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) energy export, Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) backup power, territory-wide EV analytics, and commercial EV fleet solutions; OEMs can either embed functionality natively into their mobile apps (Ford Energy Rewards, BMW ChargeForward, HondaLink, My Nissan, Tesla, Rivian) or use a white-labeled portal.

ChargeScape's reach is anchored on three integration layers: OEM telematics from owners and technology partners (BMW, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Tesla, Stellantis, Rivian), EVSE manufacturer integrations (Wallbox, Emporia Energy), and a directory of utility partners including Con Edison, DTE Energy, Eversource, PG&E, PSEG Long Island, Puget Sound Energy, Silicon Valley Power, TXU Energy, and Xcel Energy. The platform reports coverage of 5M+ EVs and 27M+ residential households across the U.S. and Canada, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, and operational metrics including 89% peak load shifted, 39% daily managed-charging participation, and up to $3,000 in annual driver savings through combined smart charging and V2G programs.

The business model combines OEM platform fees (subscription/recurring) with utility-side managed charging program fees and shared revenue from grid services markets (frequency regulation, demand response). Drivers enroll at no cost through their existing automaker apps, with incentive payouts delivered via Venmo and PayPal. Go-to-market is exclusively B2B, leveraging OEM marketing channels (in-app, email, dealership networks) for driver acquisition — which ChargeScape reports drives 4x higher enrollment versus industry baselines — while contracting directly with utilities for program operations, settlements, and regulatory compliance.

Name

ChargeScape

Legal name

ChargeScape

Website

https://chargescape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChargeScape is an automaker-backed joint venture (BMW, Ford, Honda, Nissan) that operates a vehicle-grid integration platform connecting EV telematics from major OEMs to North American utility managed-charging, V2G, V2H, and demand response programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle-Grid Integration Software

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

V2G Aggregators & Flexibility Service Providers (Market Participation) (EUAFAMAG), EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• Vehicle-grid integration
• Managed EV charging
• Smart charging platform
• V2G energy services
• Utility grid optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Charging Program Fees: ChargeScape enables utilities to defer grid infrastructure upgrades by managing EV charging loads, earning fees from utilities for peak load reduction and demand response services.
2. Grid Services Revenue Sharing: Revenue generated from frequency regulation markets and grid balancing services, with portions shared with automaker partners and EV drivers.
3. OEM Platform Fees: Automakers pay for access to the ChargeScape platform, which enables them to offer smart charging and V2X programs to their EV customers, enhancing the ownership experience and supporting EV sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ChargeScape is an automaker-backed software platform that connects electric vehicle manufacturers, power utilities, and EV drivers through direct OEM telematics integration. The platform delivers managed (smart) charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) energy export, vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, and territory-wide EV analytics, enabling utilities to manage peak load and EV drivers to earn incentives passively through their automaker's mobile app.

Product overview

ChargeScape is an automaker-backed vehicle-grid integration (VGI) platform that offers a unified software platform with multiple integrated modules. The core products include Smart Charging (V1G) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities, supported by specialized modules: Load Management (for 89% peak load shift through demand response), Bidirectional Energy Services (V2X for V2G and V2H), Territory Analytics (for EV adoption and grid impact visibility), and Commercial EV Solutions (for fleet management). The platform connects OEM telematics to utility programs, providing active load optimization, demand response scheduling, automated incentives, and multi-OEM program dashboards. Founded in 2014 (originally as OVGIP), ChargeScape reaches over 5 million EVs across the U.S. and Canada through partnerships with Ford, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Stellantis, Tesla, Acura, MINI, Jeep, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, and Rivian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Charging (V1G) Managed charging software that wirelessly connects to EVs and adjusts charging in response to real-time grid conditions, enabling time-of-use optimization and behavioral load management for utilities and drivers to earn incentives while supporting grid stability.
• Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Energy Export Bidirectional energy export software that enables EVs to redirect stored energy back to the grid during peak demand periods, enabling utilities to build virtual power plants and EV owners to sell stored energy back to the grid.
• Load Management Solution that shifts EV charging away from peak hours with active, direct vehicle-level control across multiple OEMs, enabling 89% peak load shift through seasonal demand response and daily time-of-use optimization for utilities.
• Bidirectional Energy Services (V2X) Solution unlocking V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Energy Export and V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) Power Backup capabilities as bidirectional EVs enter the market, enabling EV owners to sell stored energy back to the grid and use vehicles as backup power sources.
• Territory Analytics Solution providing complete visibility into EV adoption patterns, charging behavior, and grid impact at the transformer level, enabling territory-wide data on all EV drivers, targeting by location, vehicle type, and charger type for regulatory-grade analytics.
• Commercial EV Solutions Solution for community-scale charging and EV fleet management for commercial and multi-site deployments, enabling scalable managed charging programs for commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to $3,000 annual driver savings through smart charging + V2G combined
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• RivianmajorTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2026Rivian partnered with ChargeScape to enable grid-integrated, utility-managed charging for Rivian EVs across North America. The partnership allows Rivian owners to opt into utility-managed charging programs that reduce costs and support grid reliability.
• Puget Sound EnergymajorTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2026Puget Sound Energy partnered with ChargeScape for Washington's first vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology demonstration, enabling Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV9 owners to use vehicle batteries as backup power sources during outages.
• Southern California EdisonmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Honda partnered with Southern California Edison, supported by ChargeScape, to test V2H and V2G technologies using future Honda and Acura EVs as part of Honda's home and vehicle energy management vision.
• BMWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW is a founding partner and equity investor in ChargeScape, the automaker joint venture. BMW offers ChargeForward smart charging program through its vehicles.
• FordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFord is a founding partner and equity investor in ChargeScape. Ford EVs access managed charging through Ford Energy Rewards program, with TXU Energy Free EV Miles partnership in Texas.
• HondacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonda is a founding partner and equity investor in ChargeScape. Honda offers smart charging through HondaLink app and is testing V2H/V2G technologies with Southern California Edison.
• TeslamajorTechnology or IntegrationTesla integrates with ChargeScape's platform, bringing Tesla vehicles into the shared automotive infrastructure for managed charging programs with utilities.
• StellantismajorTechnology or IntegrationStellantis integrates with ChargeScape's platform for managed charging, with brands including Jeep, Dodge, and Alfa Romeo participating in the program.
• Con EdisonmajorTechnology or IntegrationCon Edison is a utility partner using ChargeScape's platform for managed EV charging programs in New York.
• Xcel EnergymajorTechnology or IntegrationXcel Energy is a utility partner utilizing ChargeScape's platform for grid planning and demand response across their service territories.
• PG&EmajorTechnology or IntegrationPacific Gas and Electric is a utility partner integrated with ChargeScape's platform for EV managed charging programs in California.
• EversourcemajorTechnology or IntegrationEversource Energy partners with ChargeScape for managed EV charging programs, enabling collaboration between utilities and vehicle manufacturers for efficient customer charging experiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ev.energy: ev.energy is a managed EV charging software platform that connects EV drivers, automakers, and utilities for smart charging, demand response, and V2G programs in Europe and North America. It competes most directly with ChargeScape's core V1G/V2X managed-charging offering for utility customers.
• WeaveGrid: WeaveGrid is a software platform that helps utilities manage EV load through integrations with automakers and EV drivers, with strong presence among U.S. investor-owned utilities. It is a head-to-head competitor to ChargeScape on utility-side managed charging and analytics.
• Fermata Energy: Fermata Energy is a V2G platform that connects bidirectional EVs to building and grid loads, with pilots and commercial deployments across North America. It overlaps directly with ChargeScape's bidirectional energy services (V2G/V2H) module.
• Nuvve: Nuvve is a V2G platform offering aggregation services that enable EV batteries to provide grid services in frequency regulation and demand response markets. Its focus on V2G aggregation and grid-services revenue is a direct adjacency to ChargeScape's V2G module.

Emerging players

• Enode: Enode provides an API platform connecting EVs, chargers, and energy assets to utility and energy-market software across Europe and North America. It is an emerging competitor to ChargeScape's OEM-to-utility connectivity layer with similar telematics-to-grid integration logic.
• Smartcar: Smartcar provides a vehicle API for developers to read EV telematics and send commands, including smart-charging controls. It is an enabling peer in the OEM telematics connectivity layer that ChargeScape relies on.

Broad incumbents

• Hubject: Hubject operates the intercharge EV charging network and eRoaming platform, providing interoperability and identity services across charging networks globally. While broader than ChargeScape, it overlaps in connecting charging infrastructure to utilities and fleet operators.
• AutoGrid (Schneider Electric): AutoGrid, now part of Schneider Electric, provides distributed energy resource management and flexibility aggregation software for utilities. It is comparable to ChargeScape on the utility-facing side of V2X/DER orchestration, though it serves a broader DER portfolio.
• Uplight: Uplight is a utility customer engagement and energy-management platform spanning DER programs, rate design, and EV managed charging for utilities. Its EV managed-charging module competes with ChargeScape for utility procurement dollars and program design.
• Geotab: Geotab is a major fleet telematics provider that has expanded into EV energy management and smart-charging solutions for fleets and utilities. Its telematics scale and EV fleet offering make it an adjacent competitor for fleet electrification programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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