What Digital Charging Solutions does

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) is a Berlin-headquartered EV charging aggregation and roaming platform founded in 2017 as a spin-off from BMW's Charge Now project, with operating offices in Munich and Tokyo. The company is a joint venture between BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG and BP, and serves four primary customer segments: automotive OEMs (white-label charging services for 10 brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Volvo, Smart and MINI, with JLR added in July 2026), corporate and SME fleet operators (CHARGE NOW for Business), individual EV drivers (CHARGE NOW B2C brand) and third-party companies that integrate the eMotion Hub API to become eMSPs. DCS operates one of Europe's largest public charging networks, aggregating 1.2 million+ charge points across 30+ countries via 1,800+ partners (including IONITY, Shell Recharge, Aral pulse, EnBW, Allego, TotalEnergies and Fastned), with 98% market coverage in 30 core European markets as of Q1 2025.

DCS's core technology is an API-first, cloud-based platform that connects CPOs, OEMs, fleets and drivers, supporting white-label web/app front-ends, ISO 15118 Plug & Charge, RFID/RSS authentication, automated contract management, B2B settlement and validated charge detail records, with ISO/IEC 27001 certification covering the information security management system. Product surface spans white-label OEM solutions, CHARGE NOW for Business (START and PRO licences plus Custom enterprise tier), CHARGE NOW B2C with Urban (free) and Prime (€9.99/month) tariff tiers, the Preferred Partner Network of curated premium CPOs across 25 markets, the eMotion Hub API/eMSP-as-a-Service product, Route Planner Plus, Voucher Self-Service Tool, and fleet modules including home and workplace charging integration.

DCS makes money primarily through recurring subscription and licence fees from OEM white-label contracts and fleet licences (START, PRO, Custom), consumer subscription fees (Prime at €9.99/month) and activation fees (€9.90), API access and platform fees from eMSP-as-a-Service customers, and roaming/transaction fees from CPO partners on usage across the network. GTM is hybrid: OEM embedded distribution via founding-shareholder relationships, enterprise field sales for fleet, direct-to-consumer self-serve for CHARGE NOW, and a sales-led API channel for eMSP enablers, with the eMSP-as-a-Service launch in June 2026 signalling a deliberate broadening of the addressable market beyond automotive OEMs.

Name

Digital Charging Solutions

Legal name

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH

Website

https://digitalchargingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) is a Berlin-based EV charging aggregator providing white-label charging services to 10+ automotive OEMs, fleet management software, a B2C charging brand (CHARGE NOW), and an eMotion Hub API platform, backed by BMW, Mercedes-Benz and BP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Platform / E-Mobility Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging platform
• White-label charging
• Fleet charging management
• EV roaming aggregation
• EMSP API services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. White-Label OEM Charging Services: DCS provides fully managed, white-label charging solutions to automotive OEMs. OEMs integrate DCS's charging network access, front-end interfaces, billing, and card management into their own branded services. Revenue is generated through service fees from OEM partners who resell or subsidise charging access to their vehicle customers. The white-label model enables OEMs to offer competitive charging tariffs subsidised through OEM partnerships, resulting in attractive rates for end customers.
2. CHARGE NOW for Business Fleet Management: DCS charges fleet operators for access to the CHARGE NOW for Business platform. Small and medium businesses use START or PRO licences to manage EV fleets; large enterprises receive custom solutions. Revenue includes monthly licence fees and optional add-ons such as the IONITY Power Package (€9.99/month per contract plus per-kWh rates). Free fleet manager account setup is available, with revenue generated from ongoing licence and usage fees.
3. CHARGE NOW B2C Consumer Charging Service: DCS serves EV drivers directly through the CHARGE NOW brand, offering two tariff tiers: a free 'Urban' plan with flexible per-kWh pricing and a paid 'Prime' plan (€9.99/month) with fixed per-kWh rates. Additional revenue comes from Preferred Partner Network discounted rates and optional add-on services. Monthly consolidated billing replaces per-session charges.
4. eMSP API Platform / eMSP-as-a-Service: DCS provides API access and managed services enabling third-party companies (e.g., mobility providers, energy companies) to become fully fledged eMSPs. Companies integrate DCS's platform to offer their own branded EV charging services. Revenue is generated through API access fees, transaction fees, and platform subscription charges. The eMSP-as-a-Service product was introduced to expand beyond automotive OEMs to any company seeking to develop or expand an EV charging offering.
5. CPO (Charge Point Operator) Network Partnerships: DCS aggregates charge points from CPO partners, integrating them into a unified roaming network. CPOs gain access to more EV drivers through DCS's OEM, fleet, and consumer channels. Revenue relationships include roaming fees and volume-based arrangements with CPO partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Digital Charging Solutions develops and operates a cloud-based EV charging aggregation and roaming platform that connects EV drivers to over 1.2 million charge points across 30+ European countries and Japan. The company provides white-label charging solutions (branded apps, websites, charging cards, Plug & Charge) for automotive OEMs; a B2B fleet management platform (CHARGE NOW for Business); a direct-to-consumer charging brand (CHARGE NOW); and an API-first eMotion Hub enabling third-party companies to become eMSPs and offer their own branded EV charging services.

Product overview

Digital Charging Solutions operates a modular, multi-product charging platform architecture. The core is the CPO Partner Network providing access to 1.2+ million charging points across 30+ European countries and Japan. For automotive manufacturers (OEMs), DCS offers white-label charging solutions including branded frontends (web/app), API integration, contract management, and Plug & Charge technology. For fleet managers and companies, CHARGE NOW for Business provides fleet management with START/PRO tiers, centralized billing, multi-brand support, and IONITY package options. For end consumers, CHARGE NOW B2C brand enables EV drivers of any vehicle brand to access the charging network via app or charging card. The eMotion Hub API platform enables third parties to become eMSPs with access to charge points, contract management, and settlement services. The Preferred Partner Network offers premium CPO access at fixed attractive tariffs. All products share access to the underlying charging network infrastructure managed by ~1,800 CPO partners across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHARGE NOW: B2C brand providing direct access to the charging network for EV drivers of any brand
• CHARGE NOW for Business

Products and services

• White-Label OEM Charging Solutions Full-service white-label charging platform for automotive manufacturers, enabling them to offer branded EV charging experiences to their vehicle customers via custom web and mobile front-ends, charging cards, tariff management, API integration, contract management, invoicing, and Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) vehicle integration, with access to over 1.2 million charge points across Europe.
• CHARGE NOW for Business Cloud-based fleet management platform for companies operating electric vehicle fleets, providing a centralised manager account that consolidates driver accounts across multiple vehicle brands, with monthly consolidated invoicing, multi-brand support, charging card and app access, optional IONITY Power Package, and access to Europe's largest charging network. Offered via START and PRO licence tiers for SMEs and Custom enterprise solutions with white-label options.
• CHARGE NOW Direct-to-consumer EV charging brand and mobile app enabling EV drivers of any vehicle brand to locate, access, and pay for charging at over 1.2 million public charge points across 30+ European countries via a single app and charging card, with monthly consolidated billing, Route Planner Plus, transparent pricing, and discounted rates at Preferred Partner Network locations.
• eMotion Hub API Platform API-first platform enabling third-party companies (mobility providers, energy companies, app developers) to become fully fledged electric mobility service providers (eMSPs), providing access to over 1.2 million charge points, automated contract management, real-time data, tariff and session control, RFID authentication, automated billing and settlement, validated charge detail records, and a ready-to-use mobile SDK.
• eMSP-as-a-Service Managed service built on the eMotion Hub platform, enabling any company (not just automotive OEMs) to develop or expand its own electric charging offering without building infrastructure from scratch, by leveraging DCS's API, contract management, and CPO network integration capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.2 million charge points accessible in Europe and Japan as of Q4 2025, up from 175,000 in 2020 (nearly 7x growth in 5 years)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration36 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2026JLR partnered with DCS to provide plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle customers (Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar) access to over 1 million charging points across 29 European countries. Charging is accessible through JLR's InControl Remote app and future JLR apps, with monthly consolidated billing replacing per-session charges. The partnership will extend to JLR's forthcoming electric models, starting with the Range Rover Electric launching in 2026.
• eMSP-as-a-Service CustomersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026DCS launched its new eMSP-as-a-Service product at the Power2Drive exhibition, designed for any company seeking to develop or expand its own electric charging offering. This represents a strategic expansion from OEM-only white-label services to a broader market of third-party eMSP enablers.
• Shell RechargecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Shell Recharge joined the Preferred Partner Program in Germany from April 1, 2025. DCS customers can access Shell Recharge's ~1,500 charge points in Germany (~300 near highways) at preferential rates: AC €0.35/kWh, DC €0.49/kWh. Shell Recharge stations are located at Shell petrol stations, REWE, PENNY, KFC, and Redevco retail locations, offering up to 360 kW charging with 100% renewable energy.
• IONITYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIONITY operates a pan-European high-power charging network along major highways. IONITY is available as an optional add-on or integrated into DCS OEM tariffs. An IONITY Power Package is available for CHARGE NOW for Business PRO customers (€9.99/month + €0.33/kWh in Germany/Austria; CHF 10.99/month + CHF 0.43/kWh in Switzerland). IONITY's HPC network complements DCS's broader AC charging network.
• Aral PulsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAral Pulse is a Preferred Partner in Germany within DCS's Preferred Partner Program, offering preferential charging rates to DCS OEM and CHARGE NOW customers at Aral's charge points across Germany.
• EnBW (E.ON Drive Infrastructure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE.ON Drive Infrastructure (operating as EnBW in DACH) is a Preferred Partner in Germany within DCS's Preferred Partner Program, offering preferential rates to DCS customers at EnBW charge points.
• AllegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllego is a leading European CPO and Preferred Partner in DCS's network, providing charging points across multiple European markets with preferential rates for DCS customers.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotalEnergies is a leading European CPO and partner in DCS's charging network, providing charge points across Europe with preferential rates for DCS customers.
• FastnedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFastned operates fast-charging stations along European highways and is a key charging partner for DCS, offering HPC charging to DCS customers across its network.
• RechargecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecharge is a European CPO partner in DCS's network, providing charging infrastructure accessible to DCS OEM, fleet, and consumer customers.
• Vattenfall InChargecoreTechnology or IntegrationVattenfall InCharge joined the Preferred Partner Program in Q2 2025, providing charge points across European markets accessible to DCS customers at preferential rates.
• TreedomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCS partners with Treedom, a tree-planting organisation, to make an additional contribution to sustainability beyond e-mobility. DCS has planted trees in Ecuador, Colombia, Cameroon, Kenya, and Tanzania since 2022. 400 trees were planted in the first year, absorbing 75 tonnes of CO2. Each new employee receives a tree, and trees are planted for each work anniversary.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plugsurfing: Plugsurfing operates a pan-European EV charging aggregation platform serving B2C drivers, B2B fleet operators, and OEM customers with similar roaming and white-label services. Direct competitor in OEM charging solutions.
• NewMotion (Shell Recharge): Shell Recharge (formerly NewMotion) is a major European EV charging platform combining CPO operations with eMSP services. It serves both B2B fleet operators and OEMs, directly competing with DCS in fleet and OEM charging categories.
• Hubject: Hubject is the closest direct competitor to DCS, providing EV charging roaming and interoperability services between CPOs and eMSPs across Europe. Like DCS, it enables OEMs and mobility providers to offer branded charging services.
• Last Mile Solutions: Last Mile Solutions (now part of Shell) provides EV charging management software and eMSP services in Europe, including white-label solutions to OEMs and fleet operators. Direct competitor in the European eMSP space.
• Virta: Virta is a European EV charging platform combining CPO and eMSP offerings with a similar white-label and API approach. Both companies compete for OEM and fleet charging contracts across Europe.

Emerging players

• Chargemap: Chargemap is a French EV charging aggregator offering B2C access and route planning services across Europe. Overlaps with DCS's CHARGE NOW B2C brand in consumer-facing charging card and app services.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a leading North American EV charging network with growing European presence. While primarily focused on North America, it competes with DCS in enterprise and fleet charging markets and offers cloud-based platform services.

Regional players

• TotalEnergies Electric Mobility: TotalEnergies is a major European CPO with a charging network and eMSP capabilities. While overlapping with DCS's network, it primarily operates in its own geographies and customer segments rather than competing head-on for OEM white-label contracts.

Broad incumbents

• BP Pulse: BP Pulse is the EV charging arm of BP, a shareholder of DCS. Operates CPO infrastructure and fleet/business charging services across Europe, partly overlapping with DCS's CPO partnerships and fleet offerings.
• Enel X Way: Enel X Way is a global EV charging provider offering eMSP, CPO, and infrastructure services. As a larger group with CPO capabilities, it competes with DCS especially in Southern Europe where Enel has strong presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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