What Compleo does

Compleo Charging Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, is a manufacturer of EV charging hardware and related software founded in 2009. The company's product portfolio spans AC charging stations (DUO, DUO ims, DUO fleet up to 2×22 kW), wallboxes (eBOX, SOLO premiumline up to 22 kW), DC fast chargers (CITO 500 up to 50 kW), and high-power chargers (eTower 200 up to 200 kW), supported by the eOperate backend platform, the SAM® calibration-compliant billing module, and integrated AFIR-ready payment terminals. Technology differentiators include in-house silicon carbide power electronics (>96% efficiency), patented Power Rail serial-connection topology (up to 60 charging points on one grid connection, up to 50% installation cost savings), integrated PLC modems for ISO 15118 Plug & Charge, and a bidirectional DC wallbox in development targeting vehicle-to-grid use cases by 2027. The company holds over 200 patents across approximately 140 patent families and was first to market with calibration law-compliant billing for both AC (2018, via SAM®) and DC (2019) charging stations in Germany.

The business generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales (project/quote-based, no public list pricing), complemented by recurring per-point fees from the eOperate backend and bundled payment-processing services, plus fee-based training through the Compleo Academy. Sales are executed through an exclusive channel model: electrical wholesalers (Zajadacz, EGU, FEGA & Schmitt, UNI ELEKTRO, Walter Kluxen, energielösung) feed installers, while solution providers and VARs (Cut! Energy, E.ON Drive, ENNI, PRO.mobility, SCAPO, Schmees, Westenergie, Ampion) deliver full solutions to enterprise end-customers. Primary customer segments are municipal utilities and energy suppliers (300+ in Germany), commercial businesses and car parks (including APCOA, Network Rail, ALDI Süd), automotive dealers and OEMs (Audi UK, Deutsche Telekom/Comfort Charge fleet), and residential multi-family buildings.

Following its 2020 Frankfurt Stock Exchange IPO and a December 2022 self-administration insolvency, Compleo's operating business was acquired by KOSTAL Group — a €3.3B-revenue, 19,000-employee family-owned industrial conglomerate — on August 1, 2023, returning the company to private ownership under the Compleo brand. Since the acquisition, the company has consolidated international operations (closing the UK subsidiary in September 2025 and folding Swiss, Austrian, and CEE service into the Dortmund entity), launched the eTower 200 HPC product, and in 2025 strategically repositioned around a focused DUO-platform portfolio. Notable enterprise customers include E.ON, Clever (Denmark, 9,000+ stations ordered), Deutsche Telekom/Comfort Charge, SachsenEnergie, APCOA, Stadtwerke Stuttgart, Berliner Stadtwerke, Westenergie, and Siemens.

Name

Compleo

Legal name

Compleo Charging Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://compleo-charging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compleo is a Dortmund-based manufacturer of EV charging hardware (AC, DC fast, and HPC up to 200 kW) and the eOperate backend software, serving 300+ German municipal utilities, energy suppliers, fleets, and retailers via a wholesale and VAR channel under KOSTAL Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

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

Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)

Keywords

• EV charging stations
• AC charging hardware
• DC fast chargers
• HPC charging solutions
• Charging management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Hardware Sales: Compleo generates the majority of revenue from selling EV charging hardware — AC charging stations (DUO, DUO ims, DUO fleet, SOLO), wallboxes (eBOX, SOLO premiumline), DC fast chargers (CITO 500), and HPC chargers (eTower 200). Products are sold through channel partners (electrical wholesalers for installers) and directly to enterprise customers (energy suppliers, CPOs, car dealerships). Hardware revenue is one-time per unit, with long-term aftermarket revenue from service and spare parts.
2. Backend / Software (eOperate): Compleo offers its eOperate backend platform for managing charging infrastructure. The platform handles backend integration, payment processing, charge point management, and digital receipts. Payment terminal and receipt server services are included in eOperate fees per charging point. Additional services include userflow-based onboarding, HubSpot for lead management, and Tally.so for forms. Software creates recurring revenue through per-point fees.
3. Payment Processing Services: Integrated payment terminals at charging stations (eTower 200, CITO 500, DUO ims) enable direct card payments. The payment service is bundled with eOperate backend fees per charging point, eliminating the need for CPOs to separately contract payment service providers.
4. Training and Certification (Compleo Academy): Compleo Academy provides product training for installers and service technicians covering calibration law-compliant installation, service, and operation of charging technology. Training is a fee-based service that builds partner certification and competence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Compleo designs, manufactures, and sells EV charging hardware — AC wallboxes and dual-point charging stations (eBOX, SOLO, DUO, DUO ims, DUO fleet), DC fast chargers (CITO 500, 50 kW), and High Power Chargers (eTower 200, 200 kW) — along with the eOperate backend platform, the SAM calibration-compliant billing module, and integrated AFIR-compliant payment terminals. The products are sold via electrical wholesalers and solution-provider partners in Germany and select European markets to municipal utilities, energy suppliers, charge point operators, car dealerships, parking operators, and logistics companies.

Product overview

Compleo is a provider of EV charging hardware and software solutions, operating as part of the KOSTAL Group since 2023. The product portfolio centers on five core hardware families: DUO/DUO ims/DUO fleet AC charging stations (2x22kW), eBOX/SOLO wallboxes (up to 22kW), CITO 500 DC fast chargers (50kW), and eTower 200 HPC chargers (200kW). These are supported by the eOperate backend platform, calibration-compliant SAM billing module, and integrated payment terminals. A bidirectional DC wallbox (up to 11kW) is in development. The portfolio was streamlined from 340+ variants to the 'Big 5' strategy (5 products in 4-6 variants each) in 2023. Compleo emphasizes technology-open hardware that combines bi-directionally with third-party products via OCPP, AFIR-ready features, and calibration law compliance across DC and AC product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eBOX: Wallbox product line for homes and businesses, up to 22kW AC charging
• DUO
• DUO ims
• CITO 500
• eTower
• Compleo Connect
• Compleo Academy

Products and services

• DUO All-in-one AC charging station with two charging points up to 22 kW each, featuring an integrated 4.3-inch display and QR code payment for direct ad-hoc charging without registration. Designed for businesses, commercial parking lots, and fleet charging.
• DUO ims AC charging station with two charging points for direct connection to the public distribution network, featuring an integrated payment terminal with PIN pad for card payments. Designed for public charging locations requiring AFIR- and calibration-law-compliant billing.
• DUO fleet AC charging station variant featuring patented Power Rail technology allowing up to 30-60 charging points to be connected in series to a single grid connection, saving up to 50% on installation costs. Designed for large commercial parking and fleet operations.
• eTower 200 High Power Charger (HPC) delivering up to 200 kW DC charging via seven independent power modules with dynamic load allocation. Features silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics (>96% efficiency), integrated payment terminal, and calibration-compliant SAM billing module.
• CITO 500 DC fast charging station delivering up to 50 kW output, featuring the first integrated calibration-compliant payment terminal for DC charging. Supports simultaneous AC charging for a second vehicle at up to 22 kW, with quiet operation suitable for public and commercial sites.
• eBOX professional Wallbox for home and business use delivering up to 22 kW AC charging, featuring a Type 2 socket or charging cable, LED light ring, and easy installation via the eClick docking station with commissioning via the eConfig app or WebConfig.
• SOLO premiumline Wallbox with a secure QR code display for direct payment. All-in-one design suitable for semi-public and public charging applications where ad-hoc payment without registration is required.
• eOperate Backend Backend software platform for managing EV charging infrastructure. Includes payment terminal integration, receipt server, and backend connectivity for charge point operations, supporting both Compleo and third-party OCPP-compatible charging hardware on a per-charging-point subscription basis.
• Payment Terminal Integrated payment terminal with PIN pad enabling direct debit/credit card payments at charging stations. Enables AFIR-compliant ad-hoc charging without registration or contract binding, with pre-authorization checks for transaction reliability.
• Compleo Academy Training and certification program for installers and service technicians covering calibration-law-compliant installation, service, and operation of Compleo charging technology. Builds partner competence and enables installation/service certification across the Big Five product family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35 MWh additional energy sales per year per eTower 200 unit through dynamic load distribution (at €0.50/kWh)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 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

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AxianscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompleo and Axians entered into an exclusive service partnership for the new eTower 200 HPC charger (August 2024). Axians provides technical service including maintenance, commissioning, and fault clearance for the eTower 200 across Germany.
• synfis Service GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService agreement for the Big Five product family (Compleo wallboxes, AC/DC charging stations for closed, semi-public, and public use). synfis handles commissioning, DGUV-V3 inspections, repairs, and maintenance throughout Germany. Employees received extensive training on Compleo Big Five product specifics.
• SCAPO GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerService agreement for former Compleo Connect products (Wallbe GmbH product line: Compleo PRO, PRO plus, ECO wallboxes, ZAS and MAX AC solutions). SCAPO took over technical services including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support for affected customers following the insolvency and liquidation of Compleo Connect.
• Vaylens (Kostal-owned)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware support for existing Compleo UK customers transitioned to Vaylens, another Kostal-owned division, following the closure of Compleo Charging Solutions UK in September 2025. Vaylens provides backend/charging management software services.
• KOSTAL Charging (Software Unit)coreTechnology or IntegrationKOSTAL launched a new software unit for electromobility to replace the previous Compleo Charging Software GmbH, focusing on software for managing charging processes and billing. KOSTAL is the parent company of Compleo following the acquisition in August 2023.
• E.ONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE.ON and a cross-industry consortium launched the BDL Next project pilot for bidirectional EV charging in Germany (May 2026). Compleo's role is as a charging hardware participant. E.ON Drive GmbH is also listed as a solution provider partner selling Compleo hardware.
• WestenergieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to modernize municipal charging infrastructure. Westenergie uses Compleo charging hardware to deploy and manage public charging points in its service area.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wallbox: Spanish-origin manufacturer of AC and DC chargers (Pulsar Plus, Commander 2, Supernova) competing directly with Compleo's wallbox and AC product lines, particularly in residential, commercial, and fleet segments across Europe.
• ChargePoint: US-headquartered EV charging network and hardware provider with European operations (including the ViriCiti and has·to·be acquisitions). Competes with Compleo on AC, DC, and software/backend offerings for European fleet and utility customers.
• KEBA: Austrian manufacturer of AC wallboxes and DC fast chargers with a strong DACH and European presence; competes with Compleo across AC charging and HPC segments, particularly in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
• ABB E-mobility: ABB's E-mobility division designs and manufactures AC and DC fast chargers (including HPC up to 600 kW) for the European market, directly competing with Compleo's eTower 200, CITO 500, and DUO product families for utility, retail, and fleet customers.
• Alfen: Dutch manufacturer of EV charging stations, transformers, and energy storage, with comparable AC and DC charging products and similar European municipal utility and energy supplier customer base. Direct competitor in DACH and Benelux markets.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent offering EVlink AC and DC charging solutions as part of a broader portfolio; competes with Compleo on large utility and enterprise tenders where integrated energy management is valued.
• Tesla Supercharger (Tesla Energy): Global EV charging incumbent with the largest DC fast-charging network; increasingly opening to non-Tesla EVs and competing with Compleo for HPC site contracts in Europe, particularly at retail and motorway locations.
• Siemens: Industrial conglomerate with the SICHARGE portfolio of AC and DC charging products. Already a Compleo customer; competes with Compleo on large municipal utility and infrastructure projects across Europe.

Emerging players

• Allego: European charging network operator deploying HPC and fast chargers across Europe, with some proprietary hardware elements. Competitor for CPO-level contracts and partner of choice for utility customers; Allard Sellmeijer (now Compleo VP Sales) previously worked at Allego.
• Ionity: European HPC joint venture (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Audi, Porsche, Hyundai) deploying 350 kW chargers across motorway corridors. Competes with Compleo's eTower 200 for high-power DC charging deployments, particularly in premium and OEM-partnered sites; Allard Sellmeijer previously worked at Ionity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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