What eliso does

eliso GmbH is a German EV ultra-fast charging infrastructure operator headquartered in Stuttgart and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of VINCI Concessions since 2022. Founded in 2016, the company plans, installs, and operates high-power DC charging stations (up to 400 kW per point, marketed as Ultra-Schnellladestationen) capable of delivering approximately 400 km of EV range in roughly 15 minutes. Stations run on 100% certified renewable electricity and feature integrated buffer storage (Pufferspeicher) that enables high-power charging at grid-constrained sites, dynamic load management across multiple points, cable management systems, and ad-hoc payment via credit/debit card or QR-code scan without requiring an app or contract.

The core business model is a B2B location-partner model combined with direct-to-driver electricity sales. eliso identifies high-traffic parking locations — retail (famila, OBI, Segmüller, Möbel Rieger), airports (Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück, Paderborn/Lippstadt), commercial real estate (alstria REIT, Schröder Immobilien), educational institutions, and municipalities — and installs and operates charging infrastructure at zero cost to the property owner in exchange for site access. Revenue is generated per-kWh sold to EV drivers at variable ad-hoc tariffs (opening price 49 ct/kWh at new locations). The company also holds a federal mandate as a contracted operator under the Deutschlandnetz initiative to deliver 800 charging points at 110+ sites across northern, eastern, and central Germany, financed through €130M of green financing from VINCI Concessions.

eliso operates 53+ locations and 250+ charging points in Germany as of mid-2026, with a stated 2030 target of 2,500 charging points. Leadership was refreshed in 2024–2025 with Robert Straube (co-CEO, Berlin) and Niels Christ (CEO since September 2025, formerly of APCOA Group), succeeding founder Johannes Brodführer who departed in September 2025.

Name

eliso

Legal name

eliso GmbH

Website

https://eliso.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eliso GmbH operates a German network of ultra-fast EV charging stations (up to 400 kW) at retail, airport, and public-sector sites, funded by VINCI Concessions and contracted under the federal Deutschlandnetz program to deploy 800 charging points at 110+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK)

Keywords

• Ultra-fast EV charging
• DC fast charging networks
• Charging infrastructure operations
• Electric vehicle charging
• Public charging stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Electricity Sales: eliso generates revenue by selling electricity to EV drivers at its public charging stations. Drivers pay per kWh consumed at variable ad-hoc tariffs (e.g., 49 ct/kWh opening price, location-dependent standard rates). Payments are processed via credit/debit card, RFID charging card, mobile app, or QR-code scan. The company operates the full charging value chain: infrastructure ownership, electricity procurement (100% renewable), and end-customer billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

eliso plans, installs, and operates a public network of ultra-fast EV charging stations and charging parks in Germany, offering chargers with up to 400 kW power output, integrated buffer storage, dynamic load management, cable management, and ad-hoc card/QR-code payment at no cost to location partners. The company sells 100% renewable electricity to EV drivers per kWh at variable location-dependent ad-hoc tariffs and delivers full-stack services including planning, installation, operation, maintenance, billing, and customer service.

Product overview

eliso operates a network of ultra-fast EV charging stations with up to 400 kW power output, enabling drivers to charge for 400 km range in approximately 15 minutes. The product portfolio centers on Ultra-Schnellladestationen (ultra-fast charging stations) and Schnellladeparks (charging parks) deployed at retail locations, highway rest stops, airports, and urban areas. Supporting technology includes dynamisches Lastmanagement (dynamic load management) for intelligent power distribution, Pufferspeicher (buffer battery storage) for locations with limited grid capacity, and a Backend-System for remote monitoring and billing. User-facing features include Ad-hoc-Laden with credit card terminals and QR-code payment, plus Kabelmanagementsystem for easy handling. Future capabilities planned include Plug'n'Charge, bidirektionales Laden, and dynamische Ladetarife. eliso offers a Standortpartner-Lösung providing free installation and operation for property owners. As part of the Deutschlandnetz initiative, eliso operates 800 charging points across 100+ locations in Northern, Eastern, and Central Germany, with a target of 2,500 charging points by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultra-Schnellladestationen (Ultra-Fast Charging Stations) Public ultra-fast EV charging stations with up to 400 kW power output, integrated displays, credit card terminals, cable management systems, and 100% renewable energy supply. Target customers: individual EV drivers (B2C) charging ad-hoc at stations, with location partners (B2B) hosting the stations.
• Schnellladeparks (Charging Parks) Multi-point ultra-fast charging locations deployed at retail, highway rest stops, airports, and urban areas, with 24/7 public access and ad-hoc payment. Target customers: EV drivers charging while shopping, traveling, or commuting.
• Kostenfreie Standortpartner-Lösung (Free Location Partner Solution) End-to-end B2B service for property owners: free planning, installation, operation, maintenance, billing, and customer service of ultra-fast EV charging stations on the partner's premises, with eliso bearing all investment and operating costs. Target customers: retailers, airports, municipalities, commercial real estate owners, and educational institutions.
• Deutschlandnetz Ladeparks Federal government-contracted ultra-fast charging parks operated by eliso under the BMDV Deutschlandnetz initiative, covering 800 charging points at over 100 locations in Northern, Eastern, and Central Germany. Target customers: EV drivers on federal/state roads and underserved regions; location partners include municipalities and highway authorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 400 km of range in approximately 15 minutes of charging (theoretical, 100 kWh battery, ideal charging curve)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Via Deutschlandnetz (Bundesministerium für Verkehr / BMDV)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023eliso was awarded three regional lots in the Germany-wide Deutschlandnetz tender by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). Under the Via Deutschlandnetz project society, eliso is contracted to install and operate 800 ultra-fast charging points at 110+ locations across northern, eastern, and central Germany. The first location opened in Georgsmarienhütte in May 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ionity: European ultra-fast HPC (High Power Charging) network operator jointly owned by BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, VW and Audi. Directly comparable to eliso on 400 kW HPC charging, ad-hoc payment, and a strategy of deploying along motorways and at retail/rest locations across Germany and Europe.
• Fastned: Dutch-listed operator of fast-charging stations across Europe with a canopy-style station design and a focus on motorway and high-traffic locations. Comparable to eliso on 400 kW ultra-fast charging, location-partner model, and European footprint (Fastned is in Germany; eliso is Germany-only).
• Aral pulse: Aral's ultra-fast charging brand deploys HPC chargers at existing Aral fuel-station retail locations across Germany. Comparable to eliso on retail-anchored ultra-fast charging in Germany, ad-hoc payment, and free installation at host sites.
• Allego: European HPC and fast-charging network operator (formerly part of Alliander) with public-charging locations across Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Comparable to eliso on ultra-fast charging hardware, ad-hoc payment, and the strategy of placing chargers at high-traffic public and retail locations.
• EnBW mobility+: EnBW's ultra-fast charging network is one of the largest in Germany, deploying HPC stations at motorway rest stops and retail sites under a similar free-to-host partner model. Closely comparable to eliso on geography (Germany-first), technology (HPC, up to 300/400 kW), and target customer (retail + highway).

Emerging players

• ChargePoint: US-listed EV charging network operator with a strong software/backend platform and growing European footprint. Comparable to eliso on the network-management, monitoring and billing software side, and on multi-segment customer coverage, though it is more software/operator-platform oriented than hardware-asset-heavy.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies Charging Services: TotalEnergies' electric mobility unit deploys fast and ultra-fast chargers across European motorways and retail sites. Comparable as a broad energy-major incumbent with HPC deployments in Germany and a free-to-host strategy at fuel-station and retail locations.
• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's proprietary ultra-fast charging network, historically restricted to Tesla vehicles but increasingly opened to other EVs across Europe. Comparable as an ultra-fast charging incumbent with deep capital and a Germany presence, though it operates its own vehicle ecosystem rather than a multi-host partner model.
• Shell Recharge: Shell's EV charging brand operates fast and HPC chargers at Shell retail stations and third-party sites across Europe. Comparable to eliso as a broad energy-infrastructure incumbent expanding into ultra-fast charging with deep capital and a fuel-station/retail footprint.
• E.ON Drive: E.ON's e-mobility business deploys public and workplace EV charging across Germany and Europe, including fast and HPC hardware. Comparable as a German utility-backed charging operator with overlapping retail, municipal and workplace customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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