What Zunder does

Zunder, legally GRUPO EASYCHARGER S.A., is a private Spanish company headquartered in Palencia that operates one of Southern Europe's largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging networks. Founded in 2017 by Daniel Pérez and Lorenzo Antolín as EasyCharger, the company rebranded to Zunder in 2022 and has expanded from 25 stations in 2022 to 500+ charging points across Spain, France, and Portugal by 2023, with a roadmap to 4,000 stations by 2031 along Spain's TEN-T highway corridors and into adjacent Southern European markets. Its core operations center on owning, deploying, and operating 100% renewable-energy-powered ultra-fast charging stations (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2) at highway and commercial-retail sites under 15–40 year land agreements with property owners.

Zunder monetizes through (i) per-kWh charging fees (€0.30–€0.55/kWh depending on power tier and subscription) to individual EV drivers via its iOS/Android app, Apple Watch, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, RFID key fobs (eZCard/eZTag), and physical POS card payment, (ii) recurring subscription plans (€4.99–€9.99/month) that offer cross-tier kWh discounts, (iii) fleet and enterprise charging solutions with volume-based discounts and dedicated management dashboards, and (iv) licensing of its proprietary KAWAT SaaS platform to third-party charge point owners and installers via kawat.io. The technology stack is anchored by KAWAT (formerly EasyCharger), which provides OCPI-based roaming integration, dynamic load management, real-time monitoring, tariff and billing administration, and Plug&Charge/AutoCharge support across Ingeteam (180 kW) and ABB chargers.

The company's go-to-market is hybrid: a product-led self-serve motion through the consumer app combined with a direct enterprise sales team targeting fleet operators, large retailers (Mercadona, Aldi, McDonald's, Euromaster, Sprinter, Kiabi, and others), public administration, and vehicle rental companies. Capital backing includes a €100M investment from Mirova (October 2022), a €40M EIB loan (February 2023), a €22.5M European Commission grant (September 2023), and a €225M green loan from Banco Santander (July 2024), supporting the company through a heavy capex build-out phase targeting the 2031 station milestone and 1 million tonnes of CO2 reduction.

Name

Zunder

Legal name

ZUNDER (GRUPO EASYCHARGER S.A.)

Website

https://zunder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zunder is a Spanish private ultra-fast EV charging network operator serving individual drivers, fleets, and retail hosts across Spain, France, and Portugal, with proprietary KAWAT SaaS software, multi-channel consumer access, and a roadmap to 4,000 stations by 2031.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Ultra-fast EV charging
• EV charging network
• Charging point management software
• EV fleet electrification
• Public EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Palencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Sessions (kWh-based): Zunder charges EV drivers per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity dispensed at its ultra-fast charging stations. Pricing varies by power level (up to 22 kW, 22-150 kW, above 150 kW) and whether the user has a subscription. This is the primary revenue stream from end consumers.
2. Subscription Plans: Zunder offers monthly subscription plans (€4.99/month in Spain for standard tier; €9.99/month for premium/general tariff subscribers) that provide discounted per-kWh rates. The subscription model drives recurring revenue and customer loyalty.
3. KAWAT SaaS Platform Licensing: Zunder offers its proprietary charging management software (KAWAT) to third-party charging point owners and installers. The platform supports monitoring, billing, energy management, and roaming. Revenue is generated through software licensing to charge point operators, owners, and installers.
4. Fleet & Enterprise Charging Solutions: Zunder provides charging infrastructure deployment and management services for fleet operators, large enterprises, and public administration. This includes installation, operation, and maintenance services, potentially with ROI-sharing models for partners.
5. Property Partnership Revenue: Zunder enters land lease and purchase agreements (15-40 year contracts) with property owners to deploy charging stations, generating revenue through energy sales at those locations while offering property owners annuity-like income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zunder operates and sells access to an ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network deployed along Spain's TEN-T highway corridors with expansion into France and Portugal, offering 150+ kW DC charging from hardware including Ingeteam (180 kW) and ABB stations. EV drivers access stations via a mobile app (iOS/Android), Apple Watch, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, RFID key fob (eZCard/eZTag), Plug&Charge/Autocharge, or physical POS card payment, and can roam across European networks via OCPI. The proprietary KAWAT SaaS platform is separately licensed to third-party charge point owners and installers for managing, monitoring, billing, and monetizing their networks.

Product overview

Zunder is a southern Europe-focused ultra-fast EV charging network operator offering both a physical charging infrastructure network and supporting software platform. The core product is the Zunder Charging Network of public ultra-fast charging stations along major Spanish highways and expanding into Portugal and France. This is complemented by KAWAT, a SaaS platform for managing and monetizing charging infrastructure (formerly Zunder's proprietary platform). For end users, the Zunder App provides mobile access to locate stations, initiate charging via smartphone, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Android Auto, RFID tags (eZTag), or card (eZCard), with roaming interoperability across European networks. The Plug&Charge/AutoCharge feature enables automatic charging initiation for compatible vehicles. The company operates 100% renewable energy-powered stations positioned as premium experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAWAT: SaaS platform for managing and monitoring charging infrastructure, enabling owners and installers to monitor, balance, monetize, and manage EV charging networks.

Products and services

• Zunder Charging Network Owned and operated ultra-fast EV charging network along Spain's major highways (A-1 through A-8, A-66 Ruta de la Plata) and commercial locations, with expansion into France and Portugal. Stations run on 100% renewable energy, support CCS, CHAdeMO, and Type 2 connectors on Ingeteam (180 kW) and ABB hardware, and charge EV batteries to 80% in 10 minutes. Open to individual EV drivers, fleet operators, and roaming users from partner European networks via OCPI interoperability.
• KAWAT SaaS Platform Cloud-based SaaS platform enabling third-party charge point owners, operators, and installers to monitor, manage, bill, and monetize their EV charging networks. Includes real-time monitoring, dynamic load balancing, energy management (EMS), Plug&Charge/AutoCharge support, tariff configuration, consumption analytics, OCPI roaming integration, payment terminal management, and 24/7 technical support. Licensed to external CPOs and installers.
• Zunder Mobile App (formerly EasyCharger app) Mobile application for iOS and Android (and Apple Watch) enabling EV drivers to locate Zunder charging stations, initiate and manage charging sessions, make payments, register their vehicle, and roam across partner European networks. Supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, RFID authentication, and consumption history tracking.
• eZCard Physical RFID-enabled payment card for initiating EV charging at Zunder stations, marketed as a simple and secure way for users to charge without requiring a smartphone. Sold at €19.95, including €10 of charge credit usable at any Zunder station.
• eZTag (RFID Key Fob) Compact RFID key fob for contactless authentication at Zunder charging stations, enabling users to start charging by holding the tag near the charger reader without needing a smartphone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million tonnes by 2031 through expanded EV charging infrastructure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mercadona, Aldi, Euromaster, McDonald's, and other retail chainscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZunder deploys ultra-fast charging stations at commercial properties of major retail chains including Mercadona, Aldi, Euromaster, McDonald's, Sprinter, Kiabi, Juguettos, Mr. Jumbo, Hiperber, and others. Property owners provide space under purchase, 15-40 year lease, or operation agreements.
• Fleet OperatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZunder provides fleet electrification solutions for commercial fleet operators, offering discounted charging rates scaled by consumption volume, fleet management dashboards, and private charging infrastructure deployment at depots.
• Public Administration EntitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZunder installs, maintains, and operates EV charging infrastructure for government entities and municipalities as part of public sector electrification initiatives.
• Vehicle Rental Companies (Renting)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZunder partners with vehicle rental and leasing companies to provide charging infrastructure and services for electrified rental fleets.
• KAWAT Platform Users / Third-Party CPOs and InstallersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZunder licenses its KAWAT SaaS platform to third-party charge point owners and installers, enabling them to manage, monitor, bill, and roam their networks. The platform supports OCPI integration with multiple international roaming platforms.
• IberdrolaminorOthersIberdrola is identified as a major competitor and peer in Spain's EV charging infrastructure market in industry reports. Not a formal partnership but noted as a market player alongside Zunder, Endesa X, Wenea, Repsol, and Tesla.
• Endesa XminorOthersEndesa X is identified as a major competitor and peer in Spain's EV charging infrastructure market alongside Zunder.
• TeslaminorOthersTesla is identified as a major market player in Spain's EV charging ecosystem alongside Zunder.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Iberdrola: Spanish utility giant with a publicly announced public EV charging network rollout across Spain and broader Iberia. Iberdrola competes head-to-head with Zunder for highway-corridor real estate and benefits from existing grid infrastructure relationships, though its EV charging operations are part of a broader utility portfolio.
• Endesa X (Endesa): Endesa's e-mobility subsidiary operates a public EV charging network in Spain including ultra-fast chargers. As part of Spain's largest electricity retailer, Endesa X has distribution advantages and competes with Zunder for both consumer and enterprise charging customers.
• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's Supercharger network is the largest ultra-fast charging network globally and is increasingly opening to non-Tesla EVs in Europe. It competes with Zunder for highway-corridor charging demand and represents both a benchmark and a competitive threat in the Iberian market.
• Repsol: Spanish oil major with a publicly stated EV charging rollout strategy leveraging its existing petrol station footprint. Repsol combines fuel-station real estate with capital availability that Zunder lacks, competing for both corridor sites and consumer mindshare in Spain.
• TotalEnergies: French oil major with an aggressive EV charging strategy across European highway corridors and petrol station conversions. TotalEnergies competes with Zunder via superior capital availability, existing retail real estate, and pan-European operations, and represents a key strategic threat in France and Iberia.

Direct peers

• Ionity: European ultra-fast high-power charging network joint venture (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Hyundai) operating along European highway corridors. Ionity competes with Zunder's ultra-fast positioning and represents the benchmark for pan-European corridor charging build-outs.
• Wenea: Spanish ultra-fast EV charging operator focused on Iberian highway corridors with a comparable network size and target customer base. Wenea is one of Zunder's closest direct competitors in Spain and uses a similar own-network-plus-corridor strategy.
• Fastned: Dutch-listed pure-play ultra-fast EV charging operator with a growing European footprint including Iberia. Fastned is comparable to Zunder in business model (own-network ultra-fast charging along highways) and stage, though it operates across more European markets and is publicly listed.
• Allego: European EV charging network operator with both ultra-fast and destination charging across multiple countries. Allego is comparable to Zunder in its hybrid own-network plus SaaS model and pan-European ambitions, though currently focused on Benelux and other regions.

Emerging players

• Electra: French EV charging startup rapidly deploying ultra-fast chargers in France with a focus on retail and highway real estate. Electra is an emerging direct competitor in the French market where Zunder only entered in 2023, and represents a faster-moving challenger with strong venture backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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