ChargeX
ChargeX is a Munich-based EV charging company that sells the patented Aqueduct modular charging system, enabling up to 10 charging points from a single grid connection, to businesses, hotels, automotive dealerships, and property managers across the DACH region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersMunich, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
ChargeX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ChargeX
- Legal name
- ChargeX GmbH
- Website
- https://chargex.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ChargeX is a Munich-based EV charging company that sells the patented Aqueduct modular charging system, enabling up to 10 charging points from a single grid connection, to businesses, hotels, automotive dealerships, and property managers across the DACH region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ChargeX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH)
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Where ChargeX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Munich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ChargeX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales — Aqueduct Charging System: ChargeX sells the Aqueduct modular charging hardware — start modules and extension modules with 5m charging cables, in both standard and professional variants. Customers can purchase modules directly. Installation costs vary by project and are handled through ChargeX's regional electrician partner network. Hardware can be purchased independently of the SaaS subscription (analog operation), or bundled with it (digital operation).
- SaaS Subscriptions — ChargeX Control / Smart / Comfort / Business / Business+ / Connect: Monthly recurring subscription fees for the ChargeX SaaS platform, charged per charging point or per user depending on the tier. The subscription includes backend management, monitoring, automated billing, and app access. A 12-month minimum contract term applies, with automatic annual renewal unless terminated 3 months in advance. Pricing varies by SaaS tier and number of charge points.
- Installation Services: ChargeX offers optional installation services through its regional partner network, covering the connection of the start module to the grid, commissioning, and grid operator registration. Installation is booked as an add-on service and priced per project.
- Service and Maintenance Packages: Optional modular service packages covering regular maintenance, annual DGUV electrical safety inspections, and a home charging solution for company fleet vehicles including automated electricity reimbursement. These are annual service contracts.
- Transaction / Payment Processing Fees: ChargeX facilitates ad-hoc payment processing for charging sessions via Stripe payment services. Transaction fees and platform fees are charged per completed payment. For regular users, monthly billing with automated settlement is available, with payouts to operators within 14 days of each billing period.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Aqueduct Start Module (standard and professional variants with 5m charging cable) |
| Subscription | Monthly | SaaS Subscription (ChargeX Control/Smart/Comfort/Business/Business+/Connect) |
| Subscription | Annual | Service & Maintenance Packages |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Direct Payment (ad-hoc charging via Stripe) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
ChargeX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ChargeX manufactures and sells the patented Aqueduct modular EV charging system, in which a single grid connection (11 kW or 22 kW) powers up to 10 charging points through plug-and-play modules. The company bundles this hardware with proprietary SaaS management software (Drop Power Sharing App and ChargeX Control/Smart/Comfort/Business/Business+/Connect tiers), automated billing via Stripe, installation services through a nationwide electrician partner network, and ongoing maintenance packages. The integrated solution targets businesses, hotels, automotive dealerships, and property managers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Product overview
ChargeX offers a modular EV charging ecosystem anchored by the patented Aqueduct charging system—a hardware-software integrated solution for commercial and fleet charging. The Aqueduct system consists of start and expansion modules (standard and professional variants) that share a single grid connection to serve up to 10 charging points via Plug & Play. The proprietary Drop Power Sharing software (available as mobile app and web dashboard) provides load management, user administration, and automated billing. SaaS software tiers (ChargeX Control, Smart, Comfort, Business, Business+, Connect) enable digital operation with 99% SLA. Complementary services include professional installation via regional electrician partners, maintenance with annual DGUV testing, and Stripe-powered billing with Direct Payment (ad hoc) and Monthly Billing modes. The full solution targets SMEs, hotels, automotive dealerships, and property managers across Germany, with EU expansion planned.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aqueduct: Patented modular plug-and-play charging system for electric vehicles that extends one power connection to up to 10 charging points
- Drop Power Sharing App
- ChargeX Control / Smart / Comfort / Business / Business+ / Connect
Products and services
- Aqueduct Ladesystem (Charging System) Patented modular EV charging hardware system where a single grid connection powers up to 10 charging points via plug-and-play modules. Designed for commercial and fleet operators seeking scalable workplace, guest, and fleet charging.
- ChargeX Drop Power Sharing App & Dashboard Management software for charging operators and end users, enabling user/card management, access permissions, pricing models, real-time charging status, load prioritization, and automated reporting in PDF/Excel/CSV.
- ChargeX SaaS Software (Control, Smart, Comfort, Business, Business+, Connect) Cloud SaaS platform offered in tiers (Control, Smart, Comfort, Business, Business+, Connect) providing backend management, monitoring, user administration, reporting, and automated billing for charging point operators.
- Abrechnungslösung (Billing Solution) Automated billing and payment processing for charging operations, supporting ad hoc Direct Payment and automated monthly settlement, with Stripe-powered payment processing and operator payouts.
- Installationsservice (Installation Service) Professional installation of the Aqueduct charging system delivered through ChargeX's nationwide network of certified regional electrician partners, covering planning, grid connection, commissioning, and registration.
- Service & Wartung (Service & Maintenance) Annual maintenance packages including regular maintenance, annual DGUV electrical safety inspections, and optional home charging solution for company fleet vehicles with automatic electricity reimbursement.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% reduction in installation costs compared to traditional multi-point EV charging
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use ChargeX
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ChargeX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability3 records
Feature6 records
ChargeX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- DEHOGA BayerncoreChargeX became the first industry partner in e-mobility for DEHOGA Bayern (the Bavarian Hotel and Restaurant Association), giving ChargeX preferred status to provide EV charging solutions to thousands of member hotels and hospitality businesses. The partnership includes joint marketing and education initiatives targeting the hospitality sector.
- WMM AGmajorWMM AG is a property/real estate management company that partnered with ChargeX for EV charging infrastructure. The collaboration has resulted in over 150 installed E-charging points with further expansion planned — one of ChargeX's largest customer deployments.
- SAPcoreChargeX became an official SAP E-Mobility partner, fully integrating with the SAP E-Mobility solution. ChargeX uses SAP's E-Mobility platform to manage all of its EV charging points, enabling enterprise customers using SAP systems to deploy ChargeX infrastructure within their existing SAP environment.
- StripecoreStripe is the payment service provider integrated into ChargeX's SaaS platform for processing ad-hoc and monthly billing payments for EV charging sessions. Stripe handles the payment processing, remits funds to ChargeX operators, and charges transaction fees. ChargeX re-sells Stripe's payment services as part of its billing offering.
- Hertha BSCminorHertha BSC, a German professional football club, partnered with ChargeX for employee EV charging infrastructure at its Berlin headquarters. This partnership was announced as a sponsorship/charging infrastructure deal in 2024, providing Hertha BSC with charging for employees, fleet, and visitors.
- ChargeX Consortium (EV Charging Interoperability)minorChargeX is part of a charging interoperability consortium that performs interoperability testing for public EV charging stations. This consortium includes ChargeX alongside automakers forming the Ionna joint venture, contributing to improving the reliability and standardization of public EV charging infrastructure.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ChargeX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Alfen: Dutch manufacturer of EV charging stations (including Eve Pro line for business) and energy storage solutions. Comparable as a European-listed (Euronext) AC charger specialist with integrated grid/load-management software for commercial deployments.
- Wallbox: Spanish-headquartered (NYSE-listed) designer and manufacturer of AC and DC EV chargers (Pulsar, Commander, Quasar) targeting residential and commercial customers in Europe. Most directly comparable competitor in AC wallbox manufacturing for businesses in DACH/Europe.
- has.to.be: Austrian EV charging software and operations platform (Charge Point Operator backend / SaaS) — the employer of ChargeX's current CEO prior to his appointment. Comparable as a European EV charging network management software provider, though primarily software rather than hardware.
- Mennekes: German manufacturer of industrial plugs, sockets, and EV charging solutions (AMEDIO, AMTRON). Closely comparable as a Germany-headquartered EVSE maker with combined hardware and software offering for commercial customers.
- ABL: German family-owned manufacturer of EV charging solutions (Wallbox eMH1, eMH3) targeting residential and commercial markets in Germany/EU. Direct competitor in the German commercial wallbox segment.
- Webasto: German automotive supplier that has expanded into EV charging (Webasto Pure, Webasto Next, Webasto Pro). Competes in the same German commercial-charging segment with broader automotive heritage and larger organization.
- EVBox: Amsterdam-based manufacturer of AC and DC EV charging solutions (acquired by ENGIE). Comparable as a European-focused EVSE manufacturer with commercial/depot charging products and integrated software platform.
- Compleo Charging Solutions: German-based manufacturer of AC and DC EV charging solutions for commercial and fleet applications, active across the DACH region. Comparable in geography (Germany), target customer (commercial/fleet), and product category (AC chargers with backend SaaS).
Broad incumbents
- ABB E-mobility: Division of ABB offering a broad portfolio of AC and DC EV chargers (Terra, AC Destination) with substantially greater R&D resources, global reach, and installations than ChargeX. Overlaps in commercial AC charger deployments in Europe.
- Schneider Electric EVlink: EV charging offerings from Schneider Electric spanning AC and DC hardware plus energy management integration. Broader energy management incumbent competing in commercial charging infrastructure with deep enterprise relationships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
ChargeX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ChargeX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
ChargeX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
ChargeX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors9 records
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ChargeX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ChargeX
What does ChargeX do?
ChargeX manufactures and sells the patented Aqueduct modular EV charging system, in which a single grid connection (11 kW or 22 kW) powers up to 10 charging points through plug-and-play modules. The company bundles this hardware with proprietary SaaS management software (Drop Power Sharing App and ChargeX Control/Smart/Comfort/Business/Business+/Connect tiers), automated billing via Stripe, installation services through a nationwide electrician partner network, and ongoing maintenance packages. The integrated solution targets businesses, hotels, automotive dealerships, and property managers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Is ChargeX a public or private company?
ChargeX is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ChargeX founded?
ChargeX was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ChargeX based?
ChargeX is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ChargeX make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales — Aqueduct Charging System is the primary driver. The others are saaS Subscriptions — ChargeX Control / Smart / Comfort / Business / Business+ / Connect, installation Services, service and Maintenance Packages and transaction / Payment Processing Fees.
Who are ChargeX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Alfen, Wallbox, has.to.be, Mennekes, ABL, Webasto, EVBox and Compleo Charging Solutions. Broad incumbents are ABB E-mobility and Schneider Electric EVlink.
Does ChargeX have an API?
No public API is recorded for ChargeX.
What industry is ChargeX in?
ChargeX's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACACAE, EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing). Its NAICS code is 335931 and its SIC code is 3600.