What Chargecloud does

Chargecloud GmbH is a Cologne-headquartered software company that builds and sells a modular Charge Point Management System (CPMS), branded the chargecloud Operating System, for the European EV charging infrastructure market. Founded in 2016, the platform is built on the OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) standard and integrates roaming via Hubject's OICP, ad-hoc charging via chrg.me and chrg.direct, and white-label customer frontends. The architecture is organized into four core modules — Platform Core & Governance, Charging Operations, Revenue Management, and B2B Charging Solutions — augmented by a Marketplace for third-party payment, AI energy management, and location-planning services. The platform manages 100,000+ charge points in daily operation and provides access to 500,000+ roaming endpoints for 350+ customers across 14 European countries.

Chargecloud generates revenue primarily through annual software subscriptions to enterprise and mid-market customers on a quote-based pricing model tied to charge point counts, countries, and feature scope. Transaction-based roaming fees and white-label revenue-sharing arrangements with electrical wholesalers and full-service providers add supplementary revenue streams. The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct consultation engagement ("Jetzt beraten lassen") targeting vertical-specific buyers: Stadtwerke and EVU utilities (Stadtwerke Stuttgart, Mainova, CKW), logistics and fleet operators (dragonize for E-Lkw trucking), electrical wholesale (Rexel), and multi-location corporates (Ford, Knaus, DEUTZ). A certified hardware partner channel anchored by Mennekes and a partner Marketplace extend distribution without direct sales headcount. The company employs 250+ people and has held Kununu Top Company status five consecutive years (2022-2026); it received a strategic investment from hardware OEM Mennekes and utility Rhein Energie in May 2025.

Name

Chargecloud

Legal name

chargecloud GmbH

Website

https://chargecloud.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chargecloud GmbH builds a modular OCPP-based Charge Point Management System (the chargecloud Operating System) used by 350+ European utilities, fleets, wholesalers, and corporates to control, monitor, tariff, roam, and bill EV charging networks at scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

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), Interoperability, Protocols & Standards (OCPP, ISO 15118, OCPI, OpenADR) (EUAFAMAH), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging software
• Charge point management
• EV billing platform
• Roaming interoperability
• Fleet charging operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (CPMS): Chargecloud Operating System is provided as a software platform subscription for managing EV charging infrastructure. The modular system covers charging operations, revenue management, roaming, and billing capabilities, with pricing likely based on number of charge points, locations, or transaction volume.
2. Transaction/Roaming Fees: Revenue derived from roaming connections - 500,000+ roaming charge points accessible through the platform suggests transaction-based or roaming fee components
3. White-Label/Partner Revenue Sharing: Partners in the electrical wholesale and full-service provider segments use white-label solutions with revenue-sharing arrangements for ongoing charging business

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chargecloud sells a modular software platform — the chargecloud Operating System — that functions as a Charge Point Management System (CPMS) for EV charging infrastructure. The platform enables Charge Point Operators to control, monitor, and bill charge points at scale, integrates via OCPP with certified hardware and via OICP with Hubject for cross-network roaming, and supports white-label customer interfaces and ad-hoc charging (chrg.me, chrg.direct). It is offered to enterprises (utilities, logistics firms, electrical wholesalers, full-service providers) on a subscription basis across 14 European countries.

Product overview

Chargecloud offers a modular platform-plus-products architecture centered on the chargecloud Operating System—a unified Charge Point Management System (CPMS) that enables CPOs to control, monitor, and bill charging infrastructure at scale. The platform is modular, with distinct modules for Platform Core & Governance, Charging Operations, Revenue Management, and B2B Charging Solutions. The ecosystem extends through the chargecloud Marketplace (offering third-party payment, roaming, AI-powered energy management, and location planning services), White-Label Frontends (customizable branded interfaces), and Ad-Hoc Charging capabilities. Customer Happiness services provide onboarding and ongoing support. The company operates across 14 European countries supporting 350+ customers managing 100,000+ charge points, and has recently expanded into E-truck (E-Lkw) charging via the dragonize partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• chargecloud Operating System (CPMS) Central modular software platform for managing EV charging infrastructure. Controls and scales charging operations from charge points and monitoring to tariffs, roaming, and billing in a unified system. Supports multi-location, multi-country, and multi-partner setups for Charge Point Operators (CPOs).
• chargecloud Marketplace Service marketplace offering verified third-party services (payment, roaming, AI-powered energy management, location planning) that integrate into the chargecloud Operating System and extend its functionality for customers.
• White-Label Frontends Customizable branded interfaces (portals and apps) that CPOs and partners can deploy under their own brand for charging services, supporting revenue-sharing with electrical wholesalers and full-service providers.
• Ad-Hoc Charging (chrg.me and chrg.direct) Ad-hoc charging functionality that lets drivers start a charging session without prior registration, accessible via chrg.me and chrg.direct portals and integrated into the chargecloud Operating System.
• Customer Success / Customer Happiness Support and success services including onboarding assistance, ongoing operational support, self-help resources via the chargecloud Academy and Community, and Help Center access for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ charge points managed in daily operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• dragonize (TST Initiative)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025Chargecloud serves as the technology partner for the dragonize E-Lkw (electric truck) charging network initiative. Chargecloud provides its Charge Point Management System (CPMS) to control, monitor, and bill charging points across the cooperative dragonize network, which was officially launched in April 2025. This partnership extends chargecloud's reach into the heavy-duty trucking electrification segment.
• Stadtwerke StuttgartcoreTechnology or IntegrationPublic utility company operating public EV charging infrastructure using chargecloud's Operating System for 24/7 stable operations, audit-compliant billing, and regulatory compliance.
• MainovacoreTechnology or IntegrationFrankfurt-based energy provider utilizing chargecloud platform for managing regional EV charging network operations.
• CKWcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss energy company operating charging infrastructure across Switzerland using chargecloud's management platform.
• MennekescoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium charging hardware manufacturer and certified hardware partner whose OCPP-compliant charging stations are verified to work seamlessly with the chargecloud Operating System.
• HubjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoaming hub provider enabling cross-network charging interoperability. Chargecloud provides e-roaming via OICP protocol, connecting to Hubject's network of 500,000+ roaming charge points.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EnBW mobility+: Utility-owned (EnBW) EV charging network and platform serving B2B and public charging across Germany and Europe; bundles energy generation with CPMS-style services.
• Allego: Pan-European public charging network operator with proprietary MSO/CPMS stack and utility backing (Meridiam); competes in charging operations and platform services at larger scale.
• Shell Recharge (NewMotion): Shell-owned charging solutions business offering CPMS, roaming, and managed services to enterprise customers; a large incumbent with energy-subsidised economics.

Direct peers

• Virta: Global EV charging SaaS platform providing CPMS, billing, and roaming services to utilities and enterprises; competes head-to-head with Chargecloud across European CPO accounts.
• Greenflux: Netherlands-based CPMS and smart-charging platform serving charge point operators and utilities; directly comparable modular SaaS offering and European enterprise customer base.
• Driivz: End-to-end EV charging management software (CPMS, eMSP, billing) for global CPOs and fleets; competes in the same enterprise SaaS category with OCPP/OICP integrations.
• Monta: Danish EV charging management platform offering CPMS, payments, and roaming for operators and businesses; an emerging European peer with overlapping CPO software capabilities.
• has.to.be: European CPMS provider (now under Volkswagen/Elli) offering OCPP-based charging management software for CPOs and fleets; directly comparable in product scope and target customer base to Chargecloud.
• Last Mile Solutions: European provider of CPMS, e-roaming, and back-office solutions for charging networks; competes directly in the same CPO SaaS category across Benelux and broader Europe.

Emerging players

• Ampcontrol: EV charging management software focused on fleet and depot operators; overlapping use cases with Chargecloud's logistics and B2B charging modules.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chargecloud_de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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