AXSO
AXSO is a Quebec-based, Hydro-Québec-owned SaaS provider of EV charging network management, interoperability, and monetization software (AXSO Connect) serving CPOs, eMSPs, and utilities across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersQuebec, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What AXSO does
AXSO is a Quebec City-based software company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec that provides white-label and SaaS solutions to manage, monetize, and optimize EV charging networks across North America. The company's flagship product, AXSO Connect, is a modular platform composed of three complementary products: Infrastructure (a CSMS for centralized station management, dynamic pricing, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance), Mobility (a white-label mobile app with trip planning, multi-currency Smart Wallet, and multi-mode session start), and Hub (an interoperability layer providing cross-network roaming, automated billing, and revenue sharing). The platform is built on open standards — OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, and OCPI 2.3 — and exposes an open API for ERP, CRM, billing, fleet management, and navigation integrations. AXSO also developed Eddie, an EVEMS for multi-dwelling units that intelligently distributes power to charge multiple EVs without exceeding building capacity; the Eddie charging network was divested to Hypercharge Networks Corp. in May 2026, with the Eddie software product continuing under partnership arrangements.
AXSO generates revenue through enterprise platform subscriptions with multi-year custom contracts, transaction and session fees on managed networks, automated revenue sharing between CPOs and eMSPs, and marketplace/advertising monetization. The company serves three primary customer segments — charging infrastructure owners/CPOs, mobility service providers (eMSPs), and utilities/public service providers — plus secondary segments in multi-unit residential buildings and commercial fleet operators. AXSO operates or integrates with Canada's largest public charging network (Circuit électrique via Hydro-Québec, 5,000+ stations) and connects to over 160,000 public charging ports through its ChargeHub roaming partnership. Named enterprise customers include Hypercharge Networks, Sprint convenience stores (Groupe F. Dufresne), Stay-N-Charge (US hospitality), Nationex, Intelcom, and FractalEV. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales led by CRO Louis-Vincent Courchesne with channel partnerships, and the company holds SOC 2 Type II certification and Open Charge Alliance membership.
AXSO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AXSO
- Legal name
- AXSO Inc.
- Website
- https://axso.io
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AXSO is a Quebec-based, Hydro-Québec-owned SaaS provider of EV charging network management, interoperability, and monetization software (AXSO Connect) serving CPOs, eMSPs, and utilities across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AXSO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Management Software
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ)
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Where AXSO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Quebec
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
AXSO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Platform Subscription: SaaS platform subscription for charging network management. Fees for using services are detailed in service contracts. Supports station management, pricing, and analytics features.
- Transaction and Session Fees: Revenue generated from charging sessions on managed networks. Includes billing management for multi-user, multi-site, and multi-pricing structures.
- Revenue Sharing: Innovative revenue-sharing model enabling electric mobility providers to monetize member communities. Platform automatically calculates and distributes revenues between CPOs and eMSPs.
- Marketplace and Advertising: Monetization of member engagement through advertising opportunities and exclusive offers within the platform marketplace.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Enterprise platform subscription with full feature access |
| Subscription | Annual | Eddie + FractalEV bundled solution |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
AXSO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AXSO provides a white-label and SaaS EV charging management platform (AXSO Connect) that enables charging infrastructure owners, mobility service providers, and utilities to manage, monetize, and optimize EV charging networks across North America. The modular platform comprises three components—Infrastructure (CSMS for station management), Mobility (white-label app and member experience), and Hub (interoperability and roaming)—and supports OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, and OCPI 2.3 protocols for vendor-neutral integration.
Product overview
AXSO offers AXSO Connect, a modular platform with three complementary products (Infrastructure, Mobility, and Hub) that enable centralized management, cross-network compatibility, and unified charging experience across North America. Additionally, Eddie is a separate sub-brand EVEMS product focused on multi-dwelling unit charging with intelligent energy management. The portfolio covers the full charging ecosystem from station management to end-user mobile experience to interoperability roaming.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Eddie: Electric vehicle energy management system (EVEMS) designed for multi-unit residential buildings, providing intelligent power distribution and optimized charging without exceeding building capacity. Eddie was later sold to Hypercharge in May 2026 but continues as a product under new ownership.
Products and services
- AXSO Connect Modular EV charging platform with three complementary products—Infrastructure, Mobility, and Hub—enabling centralized management, cross-network compatibility, and unified charging experience across North America for enterprise customers.
- AXSO Connect Infrastructure Centralized station management (CSMS) module for charging network operators; includes OCPP 1.6/2.0.1 support, dynamic pricing, advanced analytics, access management, automation, and smart alerts for infrastructure owners.
- AXSO Connect Mobility White-label mobile app and member experience module that simplifies charging access, including Intellicharge trip planner, Smart Wallet (multi-currency), dynamic map, and revenue-sharing for eMSPs.
- AXSO Connect Hub Interoperability and roaming hub that manages commercial and technical exchanges between CPOs, eMSPs, and utility companies; provides cross-network compatibility, offer/merchant catalogue, automated reconciliation and revenue sharing.
- Eddie (EVEMS) Electric vehicle energy management system for multi-dwelling units that uses intelligent power distribution to charge multiple EVs without exceeding building capacity; integrates with single commercial meter and supports interruptible tariffs up to 30% winter savings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces ongoing SaaS fees by up to 80% for multi-unit building charging (via FractalEV partnership)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AXSO
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
AXSO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature7 records
AXSO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and former.
- ChargeHub (Mogile Technologies Inc.)coreJoint development project to build North America's first open, vendor-neutral charging reservation platform for electric trucks. Funded by C$450,000 from Government of Québec. Built on OCPI 2.3 interoperability protocol. Real-world validation through Circuit électrique with fleet operators Nationex and Intelcom. Addresses heavy-duty electrification deadlock where charging operators lack guaranteed utilization and fleets lack charging certainty.
- NationeximportantNational commercial fleet operator deeply committed to electrification transition. Partner in ChargeHub-AXSO truck charging reservation platform validation. Fleet operator providing real-world operational environment for platform testing.
- IntelcomimportantNational commercial fleet operator deeply committed to electrification transition. Partner in ChargeHub-AXSO truck charging reservation platform validation. Fleet operator providing real-world operational environment for platform testing.
- Eddie (divested)formerEV charging network (Eddie) divested to Hypercharge Networks Corp. via asset purchase agreement effective May 1, 2026. Added over 2,700 charging ports to Hypercharge's network. AXSO providing transitional services during integration.
- FractalEVimportantRevolutionary EV charging bundle combining FractalEV's Level 2 chargers with AXSO's Eddie platform. Reduces ongoing SaaS fees by up to 80%. Targets multi-unit residential buildings. Chargers arrive pre-commissioned with Eddie. Supports Quebec's goal of 600,000 new electrified parking spaces by 2030.
- Stay-N-ChargecoreFirst US deployment for AXSO; Stay-N-Charge positioned as charging-as-a-service provider targeting hotel and hospitality owners. AXSO provides software platform with property management system integrations. Opens door for future US market developments.
- Hypercharge Networks Corp.coreMajor software agreement providing comprehensive EV charging management solution for Hypercharge's users across multi-unit residential, fleet, and public segments. AXSO delivered complete application and portal in record time. Partnership continued through Eddie acquisition in 2026, with AXSO providing transitional services for customer continuity.
- Circuit électrique (Hydro-Québec)coreTechnology partner since 2020; AXSO operates Quebec's largest public charging network (Circuit électrique). Parent company Hydro-Québec is a world leader in clean energy. AXSO manages over 5,000 charging stations across Quebec.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
AXSO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- EVBox: EVBox provides EV charging hardware and software solutions with a strong global footprint and was acquired by ABB-owned EnerSys-related entities. AXSO Connect competes with EVBox's charging management software for managing CPO and eMSP operations across enterprise deployments.
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates North America's largest EV charging network and provides a comprehensive cloud-based network management software platform for station management, pricing, and billing. AXSO Connect directly competes with ChargePoint's software stack for managing CPO operations, dynamic pricing, and station monitoring across multi-site deployments.
- Nuvve: Nuvve is a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform provider for EV charging and grid services. While Nuvve focuses specifically on V2G, it overlaps with AXSO's smart charging and grid optimization capabilities for utility-side charging management.
- Virta: Virta is a Finnish-headquartered EV charging platform with global reach, offering smart charging and energy management for charge point operators. Virta's focus on charging optimization, dynamic pricing, and interoperability closely parallels AXSO Connect's positioning and target customer segments.
- Hubject: Hubject is a global EV charging interoperability and roaming platform connecting CPOs and eMSPs, primarily across Europe. AXSO's Hub module is structurally comparable to Hubject's core value proposition of cross-network interoperability and roaming agreements.
- Driivz: Driivz is an EV charging and energy management platform serving utilities, CPOs, and eMSPs globally. AXSO's software offering closely overlaps with Driivz's CSMS, billing, smart charging, and energy optimization capabilities for enterprise charging deployments.
- AMPECO: AMPECO is a software company offering a comprehensive EV charging management platform for charge point operators and eMSPs. AXSO Connect's modular approach across Infrastructure, Mobility, and Hub directly mirrors AMPECO's platform positioning for fleet, public, and residential charging.
- FLO: FLO is a Canadian-headquartered EV charging network and software provider with Level 2 and DC fast chargers across North America. AXSO competes head-to-head with FLO in delivering CSMS-level software for managing public charging networks, particularly within the Canadian market and Quebec ecosystem.
Broad incumbents
- ABB E-Mobility: ABB E-Mobility is a global provider of EV charging hardware and software solutions, including DC fast chargers and network management. ABB competes with AXSO on the software side for managing large-scale EV charging deployments, particularly with utility, fleet, and depot customers.
- Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly Greenlots): Shell Recharge Solutions, formerly Greenlots, provides EV charging management software and grid integration services backed by Shell's resources. As a broad incumbent, Shell Recharge Solutions competes with AXSO across utility, fleet, and public charging segments while leveraging oil-major distribution scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AXSO social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
AXSO financial estimates
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AXSO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
AXSO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AXSO M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AXSO
What does AXSO do?
AXSO provides a white-label and SaaS EV charging management platform (AXSO Connect) that enables charging infrastructure owners, mobility service providers, and utilities to manage, monetize, and optimize EV charging networks across North America. The modular platform comprises three components—Infrastructure (CSMS for station management), Mobility (white-label app and member experience), and Hub (interoperability and roaming)—and supports OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.0.1, and OCPI 2.3 protocols for vendor-neutral integration.
Is AXSO a public or private company?
AXSO is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was AXSO founded?
AXSO was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AXSO based?
AXSO is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, in the North America region.
How does AXSO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are transaction and Session Fees, revenue Sharing and marketplace and Advertising.
Who are AXSO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are EVBox, ChargePoint, Nuvve, Virta, Hubject, Driivz, AMPECO and FLO. Broad incumbents are ABB E-Mobility and Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly Greenlots).
Does AXSO have an API?
Yes. AXSO Connect offers an open API platform that enables easy integration with existing tools including ERP, CRM, and billing systems. The platform's API architecture facilitates smooth integrations without operational disruption. The Hub component provides cross-network compatibility and interoperability agreements that facilitate roaming and collaboration between industry players.
What industry is AXSO in?
AXSO'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 EUAEANAJ, EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration). Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 4911.