has.to.be
has.to.be is an Austrian SaaS provider of be.ENERGISED, a modular OCPP-compatible EV charging management platform serving charge point operators, eMSPs, utilities, retailers, fuel stations, and fleet operators across 45+ European countries. Wholly-owned by ChargePoint since 2021.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersRadstadt, Austria
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What has.to.be does
has·to·be gmbh is an Austrian SaaS company that develops and operates be.ENERGISED, a modular, hardware-agnostic e-mobility backend platform for managing EV charging networks. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Radstadt, Austria, the company sells exclusively B2B to charge point operators (CPOs), e-mobility service providers (eMSPs), and a network of certified Solutions and Hardware Partners across Europe. Since 2021, has.to.be has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), retaining its brand, leadership (CEO Martin Klässner), and product autonomy while contributing software capabilities to ChargePoint's broader hardware-plus-software portfolio.
The be.ENERGISED platform is built around OCPP compatibility for hardware-agnostic deployment and offers two licensing models — a transaction-based "Pay as you Go" tier and a feature-complete "Enterprise" subscription — alongside add-on modules including Chargepoint.OPERATION, eMSP.OPERATION, 360 SUPPORT, eDriver.APP, eDriver.HOTLINE, Carbon.COMPENSATION, and the German-market THG-Quotenhandel service. The platform supports 40,000+ directly managed charge points and provides roaming access to 250,000+ charge points across 45+ European countries, with capabilities spanning multi-currency/multi-language billing, Plug&Charge, AI-powered load management, and a documented API ecosystem (GraphQL, Fleet, CPO, eMSP, Pricing, Invoice Portal). Industry solutions are tailored for energy utilities, retail, fuel retail/gas stations, and corporate fleets, with named enterprise customers including OMV, BP, Total Energies, Salzburg AG, TEAG, BayWa, MOON POWER (Porsche Holding), MAN, Scania, and Iveco.
The business model combines recurring SaaS licensing, managed services fees, white-label app/hotline subscriptions, and transaction-based revenues (Carbon.COMPENSATION, THG quota monetization). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales supplemented by the two-tier Partner Programme and white-label/OEM embedding where partners own the end-customer relationship.
has.to.be firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- has.to.be
- Legal name
- has·to·be gmbh
- Website
- https://has-to-be.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- has.to.be is an Austrian SaaS provider of be.ENERGISED, a modular OCPP-compatible EV charging management platform serving charge point operators, eMSPs, utilities, retailers, fuel stations, and fleet operators across 45+ European countries. Wholly-owned by ChargePoint since 2021.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
has.to.be industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Management Software
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Unattended & Self-Service Payments (Kiosks, Vending, Parking, EV Charging) (FSAMADAE), EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ)
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Where has.to.be is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Radstadt
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
has.to.be business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Software Platform Licensing (be.ENERGISED): SaaS licensing of the be.ENERGISED platform to charge point operators (CPOs), e-mobility service providers (eMSPs), and solution partners. Offered in two models: 'Pay as you Go' (transaction-based) and 'Enterprise' (subscription-based with dedicated features). Revenue is generated through recurring licensing fees and per-transaction fees depending on the chosen model.
- Managed Operations Services: Fees for managed services including Chargepoint.OPERATION, eMSP.OPERATION, and 360.SUPPORT, where has.to.be handles operational aspects of the charging network on behalf of customers.
- White-Label App and Hotline Services: Revenue from white-labeled eDriver.APP and eDriver.HOTLINE services that partners embed under their own brand, generating recurring service fees.
- Carbon Offset and THG Quota Trading: Fees from Carbon.COMPENSATION (carbon offset services) and THG-Quotenhandel (German GHG quota monetization) services offered to charge point operators.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Pay as you Go - Transaction-based model ideal for smaller operators |
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise - Subscription-based full-featured licensing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
has.to.be product offering
Product offeringCore offering
has.to.be provides be.ENERGISED, a modular, hardware-agnostic SaaS e-mobility backend platform for charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) across Europe. The platform covers charge point operations, roaming, automated multi-currency billing, driver apps, white-label services, and managed operations, with native OCPP compatibility enabling interoperability with all major European charging station brands.
Product overview
has.to.be (now part of ChargePoint) offers be.ENERGISED, a modular SaaS e-mobility platform with a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected products. The core be.ENERGISED platform provides backend functionality for charge point operators and e-Mobility Service Providers, available through Pay as you Go and Enterprise licensing models. The platform is complemented by operational service modules including Chargepoint.OPERATION for infrastructure management, eMSP.OPERATION for service provider support, and 360 SUPPORT for comprehensive assistance. White-label solutions include eDriver.APP for driver-facing mobile applications and eDriver.HOTLINE for customer support. Additional services cover Carbon.COMPENSATION for carbon offsets, THG-Quotenhandel for German quota trading, and roaming connectivity through interoperability with major European networks. Industry-specific solutions address fleet management, energy utilities, gas stations, and retail sectors. The platform supports 40,000+ managed charging points and 250,000+ roaming points across 45 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- be.ENERGISED: The company's flagship modular SaaS e-mobility software platform for charge point operators (CPO), e-mobility service providers (eMSP), and solution partners to build, expand, and optimize EV charging networks.
Products and services
- be.ENERGISED E-Mobility Backend Platform Modular, hardware-agnostic SaaS e-mobility backend platform providing charge point operation, roaming, billing, tariff management, and customer management functionality for charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) across 45+ European countries. Compatible with all OCPP-compliant charging stations.
- Chargepoint.OPERATION Managed operations service for charge point operators providing monitoring, maintenance, and uptime management of charging infrastructure on behalf of customers.
- eMSP.OPERATION Managed e-Mobility Service Provider operations including customer-facing app services, roaming access, and billing management for eMSP customers.
- 360.SUPPORT Comprehensive 360-degree support service covering technical helpdesk, maintenance coordination, customer service, and guaranteed station uptime across Europe.
- eDriver.APP White-label mobile application for EV drivers providing access to charging stations, navigation, session management, and payment, branded for the partner's identity.
- eDriver.HOTLINE 24/7 customer support hotline service for EV drivers using the partner's charging network, providing multilingual assistance.
- Carbon.COMPENSATION Carbon offset service for charging sessions enabling charge point operators to offer climate-neutral charging options to their end customers.
- THG-Quotenhandel German THG (Treibhausgasminderungsquote) quota trading service enabling charge point operators to monetize renewable energy credits in the German market.
- Fleet Management Solution Comprehensive e-mobility solution for electric fleet operations covering workplace charging, home charging, and public charging with automated billing, cost allocation, and 24/7 technical support, built on be.ENERGISED.
- Energy Utility Solution E-mobility software solution for energy utilities to offer branded charging services to their customers, including load management and Plug&Charge capabilities, built on be.ENERGISED.
- Gas Station / Oil & Gas Solution E-mobility solution for fuel station operators to add EV charging infrastructure, featuring AI-powered energy management with up to 40% cost savings and integration with existing loyalty programs, built on be.ENERGISED.
- Retail Solution E-mobility solution for retail businesses to offer EV charging as a customer amenity, with integration to loyalty programs, automated billing, and 24/7 support, built on be.ENERGISED.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 40% energy cost savings through AI-powered load management
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use has.to.be
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
has.to.be technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability7 records
Feature14 records
has.to.be partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ChargePointcorehas.to.be was acquired by ChargePoint and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The be.ENERGISED platform is now integrated into ChargePoint's product portfolio, extending ChargePoint's European presence and providing a software platform complement to ChargePoint's hardware business. has.to.be's management team, including CEO Martin Klässner, continues to lead the business under ChargePoint ownership.
- ChargeUp Europecorehas.to.be is a founding member of ChargeUp Europe, an industry alliance and lobby initiative working to break down market barriers and accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in Europe. CEO Martin Klässner serves on the board. The alliance pursues shared goals of setting industry standards, advocating for pro-charging policies, and promoting interoperability across the European charging network.
- OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol)corebe.ENERGISED is built on and fully compatible with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), the open standard for communication between charge points and central management systems. This ensures hardware-agnostic compatibility with all OCPP-compliant charging stations available in the European market.
- Roaming Network Partnerscorebe.ENERGISED provides interoperability with the largest European roaming networks through multiple APIs, enabling eMSP customers to access 250,000+ charge points across 45+ countries. This roaming integration is a core component of the platform value proposition, allowing seamless cross-network charging for end users.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
has.to.be competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Monta: Copenhagen-based EV charging management platform serving charge point owners, eMSPs and fleets with a vertically-integrated app and backend — an emerging peer expanding aggressively across European markets.
- Enode: API-first platform connecting EVs, chargers and energy assets for OEMs and energy companies — adjacent to be.ENERGISED's API ecosystem and smart-charging roadmap, especially for utility and OEM integrations.
- EV.energy: Smart-charging software platform focused on managed EV charging for utilities, OEMs and fleets — overlapping on the load-management and energy-optimisation capabilities that be.ENERGISED highlights as differentiators.
- ChargeLab: North American EV charging software platform providing OCPP-based network management, payments and driver apps for CPOs — a partial competitor as has·to·be expands globally under ChargePoint.
Regional players
- Alfen (charging software): Dutch smart-grid and EV charging infrastructure company whose acquisition of GreenFlux extends it into European CPO/eMSP software — a regional incumbent with overlapping European customer reach.
Direct peers
- Ampcontrol: EV charging operations platform providing charge point management, energy optimisation and analytics for fleet and depot operators — competing for similar CPO and fleet-operator software budgets in Europe and the US.
- Virta: Helsinki-based EV charging SaaS platform operating across Europe and Asia with CPO/eMSP management, white-label driver apps and roaming — overlapping directly with has·to·be's customer profile and product scope.
- Driivz: Israeli-headquartered EV charging management software platform serving global CPOs and eMSPs with a comparable OCPP-based, white-label, multi-country billing backend — directly competing with be.ENERGISED for the same enterprise customer set.
- GreenFlux: European EV charging software provider (now part of Alfen) offering a SaaS platform for CPOs, eMSPs and OEMs with roaming, billing and smart-charging capabilities — a direct competitor in the European CPO backend market.
Broad incumbents
- ABB E-mobility: Global EV charging hardware and services incumbent offering an end-to-end portfolio including the E-mobility Pro cloud platform for charge point management — competing at the broad incumbent level rather than as a pure-play CPMS specialist.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
has.to.be leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
has.to.be funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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has.to.be M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about has.to.be
What does has.to.be do?
has.to.be provides be.ENERGISED, a modular, hardware-agnostic SaaS e-mobility backend platform for charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) across Europe. The platform covers charge point operations, roaming, automated multi-currency billing, driver apps, white-label services, and managed operations, with native OCPP compatibility enabling interoperability with all major European charging station brands.
Is has.to.be a public or private company?
has.to.be is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was has.to.be founded?
has.to.be was founded in 2014. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is has.to.be based?
has.to.be is headquartered in Radstadt, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does has.to.be make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Platform Licensing (be.ENERGISED) is the primary driver. The others are managed Operations Services, white-Label App and Hotline Services and carbon Offset and THG Quota Trading.
Who are has.to.be's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Monta, Enode, EV.energy and ChargeLab. Alfen (charging software) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Ampcontrol, Virta, Driivz and GreenFlux. ABB E-mobility is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does has.to.be have an API?
Yes. be.ENERGISED offers a comprehensive API ecosystem for e-mobility operations. The platform provides multiple specialized APIs including: GraphQL API for flexible data querying, Pricing API for tariff management, Dynamic Pricing API for real-time pricing adjustments, Fleet API for fleet management operations, eMSP API for e-Mobility Service Provider functions, CPO API for Charge Point Operator operations, CORE API for core platform functionality, Export Wizard API for data export operations, and Invoice Portal API for billing and invoicing. These APIs provide interoperability with roaming networks and direct connections to financial systems for automated billing, invoicing, and payment processing. Developer documentation is at be-energised.docs.htb.services.
What industry is has.to.be in?
has.to.be's product category is EV Charging Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of FSAMADAE, Unattended & Self-Service Payments (Kiosks, Vending, Parking, EV Charging). Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7370.