RAW Charging

What RAW Charging does

RAW Charging is a UK-based electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) founded in 2018 that specialises in destination charging at hospitality, leisure, and retail locations. The company evolved from its predecessor RAW Energy to focus exclusively on commercial EV charging and is majority owned by private equity firm Antin Infrastructure Partners, which invested £150 million in 2023, with Bayford Group as a co-investor. RAW operates primarily in the UK and reported powering over 400,000 electric journeys annually, with 99% uptime compliance against the UK Public Charge Point Regulations.

The company's core product is a destination EV charging network combining AC fast chargers (7-22kW) for longer-dwell sites such as hotels and pubs with DC rapid and ultra-rapid chargers (50-300kW) for retail, leisure, and stand-alone hub locations. The technology stack is delivered through partnerships rather than wholly in-house: ChargePoint supplies the hardware, software platform, mobile app, and Assure Pro maintenance, while Alpitronic provides ultra-rapid DC charging hardware for RAW Rapid Hubs; drivers access the network via the ChargePoint app, contactless payment, RFID cards, and integrations with Zap-Map and Mercedes Me. The wholly-owned LiFe Charging Network sub-brand offers subscription and invoicing services, and the RAW Rewards loyalty programme provides promotional pricing tied to partner events.

RAW operates a fully funded B2B business model: it installs and operates charging infrastructure at site hosts' premises at zero upfront cost in exchange for long-term partnership agreements (up to 20 years). Revenue is generated through usage-based charging fees (approximately £0.40-£0.50/kWh) paid by EV drivers, with site hosts receiving a revenue share of charger economics. The customer base consists of large UK destination operators across named anchor partnerships including Landsec, B&Q, National Trust, Merlin Entertainments, Greene King, McArthurGlen, Aviva Investors, RHS, Aberdeen Investments, Hammerson, and SEGRO. In June 2026, RAW divested its Italian subsidiary (RAW Charging Network Italy S.r.l., 138 charging points) to Powy, refocusing the business on the UK market. The company is headquartered in London with a regional office in Wetherby, Yorkshire, and operates as a private company with 11-50 employees.

Name

RAW Charging

Legal name

RAW Charging Group Limited

Website

https://rawcharging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RAW Charging is a UK-based EV charge point operator providing fully funded destination charging infrastructure at hospitality, leisure, and retail sites, serving major partners including Landsec, National Trust, Merlin Entertainments, Greene King, and B&Q.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Destination charging networks
• Rapid DC charging hubs
• Charge point operation
• Hospitality EV charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Bramham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Fees: RAW generates revenue through charging fees paid by EV drivers per kWh or per session. Drivers pay for charging at RAW-operated charge points using contactless payment, RFID cards, or the ChargePoint app.
2. Host Site Revenue Sharing: Site hosts (hotels, retailers, leisure venues) receive a percentage of total revenue generated from chargers on their premises, providing an additional income stream without upfront investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RAW Charging is a B2B Charge Point Operator (CPO) that designs, installs, funds, and operates destination EV charging infrastructure at hospitality, leisure, and retail sites across the UK and Europe. It deploys AC fast (7-22kW) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid (50-300kW) chargers under long-term fully funded agreements with site hosts, earning usage-based charging fees from drivers and sharing a portion of revenue with the host property. The offering spans bespoke charging solutions for hotels and pubs, large-scale retail and outlet installations, attraction and heritage site networks, and standalone Rapid Hubs for commercial landlords.

Product overview

RAW Charging is an EV charge point operator (CPO) specializing in destination charging at hospitality, leisure, and retail locations across the UK and Europe. The company operates as a platform-plus-partner model: its core RAW Charging Network provides the commercial infrastructure and operational framework, while technology partner ChargePoint supplies the hardware, software platform, and mobile app that drivers use to locate and pay for charging. The product portfolio centres on destination charging hubs and networks deployed at partner sites, including dedicated solutions for retail (Landsec, B&Q, McArthurGlen), leisure (Merlin Entertainments, National Trust, RHS Gardens), hospitality (Greene King pubs, hotels), and commercial rapid hubs. RAW's customer-facing offerings include the RAW Rewards loyalty programme (which connects to the ChargePoint app for driver access) and the LiFe Charging Network (a wholly-owned sub-brand). The company provides both AC fast charging (7-22kW, for longer-dwell destinations like hotels) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid charging (50-300kW, for retail and leisure hubs), supported by contactless payment, RFID cards, and major EV roaming networks including Mercedes Me and Zap-Map. RAW offers fully funded installation and operational management to site hosts, with 99% uptime guarantees and 24/7 driver support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiFe Charging Network: Owned and operated by RAW Charging, the LiFe Charging Network offers electric vehicle charging equipment and expert services related to charging electric vehicles, as well as invoicing solutions and charging services.

Products and services

• RAW Charging Network RAW Charging's primary destination EV charging network providing AC fast (7-22kW) and DC rapid/ultra-rapid (50-300kW) charging infrastructure at hospitality, leisure, and retail locations across the UK and Europe. Drivers access chargers via contactless payment, ChargePoint app, and RFID cards. Site hosts receive a share of charging revenue without any upfront capital outlay.
• RAW Rapid Hubs A turnkey rapid EV charging hub solution for commercial landlords and site owners, offering flexible funding (fully funded or joint funding), design, planning, installation, and operational management. Hubs can be deployed on tenanted and brownfield sites and feature 50kW, 150kW, and 300kW Alpitronic chargers with 99% uptime guarantee and 24/7 monitoring.
• RAW Rewards A free driver loyalty programme providing exclusive discounts, special rates, free charging periods, and partner offers on RAW Charging sessions. Members access the network via the ChargePoint app and receive benefits such as the 50p/kWh World Cup promotional pricing at Greene King sites and free charging events at new hub launches.
• LiFe Charging Network A wholly-owned charging sub-brand offering EV charging equipment, expert services, and invoicing solutions including subscription-based charging valid from November 2021, with connection via text message, RFID card, or mobile application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 electric journeys powered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and minor.

• B&QmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026£11 million partnership to install DC rapid and ultra-rapid charging bays at up to 28 B&Q stores across England and Wales over 12 months. First wave of installations at Cheltenham, Sidcup, Boston, Stanmore, and Galashiels.
• LandsecflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026£24.5 million partnership to deploy 1,000 new charging bays across 28 retail and leisure destinations including Bluewater (UK's largest destination EV charging hub), Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre, and Brighton Marina. 20-year partnership includes replace-and-upgrade programme for legacy infrastructure.
• ChargePointcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Multi-year partnership with ChargePoint as technology partner providing charging hardware, software, and maintenance services including ChargePoint Platform and Assure Pro support. Initial commitment valued at $7.5 million USD to deploy over 300 new DC fast charging stations across the UK in 2026.
• Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Partnership to deliver over 90 EV charging bays across five RHS Gardens (RHS Wisley, RHS Bridgewater, RHS Harlow Carr, RHS Hyde Hall, RHS Rosemoor). Supports RHS climate positive 2030 goal.
• National TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to install up to 285 National Trust places with RAW chargers. Since 2023, over 240 EV charging bays installed at 26 National Trust properties. Part of £12 million investment by RAW.
• Merlin EntertainmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to install charging at UK Merlin sites including LEGOLAND Windsor and Alton Towers. Part of extensive roll-out across iconic leisure destinations.
• McArthurGlencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Designer Outlets partnership covering 25 sites across UK and EU, including Serravalle, Noventa di Piave, Castel Romano, La Reggia, and Barberino designer outlets.
• Greene KingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner800-strong pub and hotel contract with Greene King; 206 chargepoints currently operated at Greene King sites. Partnership includes rapid and ultra-rapid charging with promotional pricing during events.
• AlpitroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for ultra-rapid DC charging. Alpitronic provides advanced, reliable, and robustly tested infrastructure for RAW Rapid Hubs.
• Aviva InvestorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAW agreed to fully fund EV Charging across 60 sites within Aviva Investors Commercial ESG Strategy portfolio.
• Aberdeen InvestmentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 130 charging bays installed through Aberdeen partnership across commercial property sites. New hub launched at Bagshot Retail Park managed by Aberdeen on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund.
• HammersonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with major UK property company for EV charging installations at Hammerson retail destinations.
• abrdnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with abrdn to begin developing RAPID Hubs across the UK.
• SEGROmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAW announced as preferred supplier of charging for all SEGRO tenants.
• Octopus EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Octopus Energy as energy supplier, supporting flexibility and sustainability principles.
• Exclusive CollectionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Exclusive Collection for hospitality EV charging at their collection of hotels and venues.
• AA Hotels & HospitalitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive charging partner of AA Hotels & Hospitality, offering EV Charging to their portfolio of hotels.
• Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to provide hospitality EV charging to SLH member hotels.
• GEO FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GEO Foundation supporting sustainable Golf across the UK.
• BALPPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BALPPA (British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions).
• BIAZAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums).

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InstaVolt: UK-based rapid EV charging network operator focused on destination and en-route sites including retail parks, motorway services and hospitality venues. Direct competitor to RAW in destination rapid/ultra-rapid charging with a similar fully-funded partner model.
• Pod Point: UK EV charging provider owned by EDF, offering charge points across residential, workplace, destination and public settings. Overlaps with RAW in destination charging at hotels, retail and leisure, though with broader residential exposure.
• Gridserve: UK EV charging network operator with the Electric Highway and Electric Forecourt hubs, focused on rapid charging at destinations and motorway sites. Closely comparable to RAW in destination rapid/ultra-rapid charging strategy and CPO model.
• Osprey Charging: UK rapid EV charging network operator deploying high-power chargers at retail parks, supermarkets and roadside destinations. Competes with RAW for the same destination landlord partnerships and rapid-hub site economics.
• Fastned: European-listed operator of fast-charging hubs along motorways and at destinations across the UK and continental Europe. Closely comparable to RAW's rapid-hub model with similar focus on large-format, multi-bay charging stations at commercial sites.
• Char.gy: UK EV charging operator focused on residential on-street and destination chargers in partnership with local authorities and commercial landlords. Partial overlap with RAW in destination/curbside charging.
• Allego: European EV charging network operator running ultra-rapid hubs and destination chargers across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Comparable to RAW in destination rapid-hub economics and multi-country European footprint via McArthurGlen.
• GeniePoint (Engensa): UK EV charging network providing rapid and fast chargers at public car parks, retail and leisure destinations. Competes with RAW for the same destination landlord and rapid-hub opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• BP Pulse: BP-owned EV charging network, one of the largest in the UK, combining home, workplace and public rapid charging. A broad incumbent competing with RAW across destination and rapid-hub sites with deeper capital backing.
• Shell Recharge: Shell's EV charging arm operating rapid chargers across UK and European forecourts and destination sites. Competes with RAW for destination and high-footfall charging locations as part of a broader mobility and energy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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