Paragon Mobility

What Paragon Mobility does

Paragon Mobility SAS, founded in 2018-2019 by Jean Lemaire and headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France, designs, deploys, finances, and operates modular containerized EV charging and battery storage units marketed as "Pods." The product family spans five configurations — Nano Pod T, Nano Pod, Mini Pod, Pod, and Storage Pod — built from recycled maritime containers and integrating DC fast charging (up to 300 kW), AC charging (up to 22 kW), embedded battery storage (50 kWh to 4 MWh), optional solar panels, LED lighting, and a smartphone app for charging-port availability and consumption monitoring. Key technical differentiators are factory pre-configuration enabling 0-2 month deployment without civil works, and optional battery or hydrogen storage that allows operation in grid-constrained or fully off-grid sites — addressing the two main deployment barriers for fleet electrification.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: a low-upfront hardware purchase (from €4,990), an all-inclusive leasing/subscription (from €790/month covering infrastructure, maintenance, electricity management, cloud services, and impact reporting), and managed services with project financing bundled into the monthly fee. Its go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales targeting French fleet operators (light-duty vehicle fleets, heavy-duty trucking and logistics, and bus operators), event organizers requiring temporary or motorsport-grade charging (Circuit Paul Ricard, LFG, Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, Remoove), corporate sites (SAP Labs, Vestas France), and niche segments such as electric aviation (Elektropostal) and grid-constrained airfield charging. Customers cited include Vestas France (with multi-site expansion after 18+ months of operation), SAP Labs, LFG race tracks, Circuit Paul Ricard, Elektropostal, Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, and the Remoove EV show, with reported 2024 throughput exceeding 1 million kilometers served and 5,000+ charging sessions. As of late 2023 the team had grown from 3 to 11-12 people across engineering, projects, commercial development, financing, sales, marketing, and digital functions. Strategic partnerships span ADS-TEC Energy (ChargePost ultra-fast charging, announced October 2024), VALOREM (renewable supply and long-term PPAs for heavy transport), Eaton/Green Motion (xStorage and DC Skycharge integration), ChargePoint, Renault, Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, and Crédit Agricole VillageByCA (acceleration program). Recognition includes SET100 List 2023, Top 50 European Startups in Mobility (2022), Solar Impulse Foundation Award, and a Prix de l'innovation at Autonomy Mobility World Expo 2024. The company is founder-led, privately held, and plans international expansion in 2025.

Name

Paragon Mobility

Legal name

Paragon Mobility SAS

Website

https://paragonmobility.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paragon Mobility SAS designs, finances, deploys, and operates modular containerized EV charging and battery storage "Pods" for French fleet operators, event organizers, and grid-constrained sites, selling via subscription, hardware, and managed-service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems) (IMAGAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Battery storage solutions
• Mobile charging stations
• Fleet electrification
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Sophia Antipolis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leasing/Subscription Model: Monthly subscription model (from €790/month) covering the entire Pod infrastructure including maintenance, supervision, energy supply management, and cloud services. No upfront capital investment required for the customer. Low upfront investment option starting from €4,990.
2. Pod Hardware Sales: Direct sale of Pod units with optional customization (branding, color, size, charging ports, storage capacity, solar panels). One-time purchase with lifetime support.
3. Managed Services: Full-service operation and maintenance supervision over the lifecycle of charging infrastructure. Includes electricity management, data/cloud services, and supplementary services such as emission savings reporting and impact reporting.
4. Project Financing: Financing arranged by Paragon for infrastructure deployment, billed as part of the monthly subscription, removing customer's capital expenditure burden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paragon Mobility designs, manufactures, sells, and operates modular, containerized EV charging and battery storage units (Energy Pods) ranging from Nano Pod (50-250 kWh) to Storage Pod (up to 4 MWh). The Pods combine AC and DC chargers (up to 300 kW), embedded storage, optional solar panels, smart energy management software, and a dedicated charging app, deployed without civil works at fleet sites, events, motorsport venues, airfields, and merchant locations. Offerings are delivered as outright hardware purchase, all-inclusive monthly subscription with bundled maintenance and financing, or full managed service across the asset lifecycle.

Product overview

Paragon Mobility offers a modular, containerized product line called Energy Pods that integrates EV charging, battery storage, solar panels, LED lighting, and energy management software. The portfolio consists of five distinct products: Nano Pod T (compact generator-style unit with 100-400 kWh storage), Nano Pod (compact unit with 50-250 kWh storage, 2 DC/4 AC charging), Mini Pod (mid-size unit with up to 1 MWh storage for heavy vehicles), Pod (full-size unit with up to 3 MWh storage and 8 charging points), and Storage Pod (standalone battery unit with up to 4 MWh for energy storage applications). All units are mobile, deployable without civil works, and operate independently or in conjunction with grid connections, supporting applications from temporary events to permanent fleet infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nano Pod T Compact mobile charging unit with up to 2 DC charging points and a generator function, featuring battery storage from 100 to 400 kWh and app-based charging management, designed for sites needing temporary or off-grid power and charging.
• Nano Pod Compact mobile charging unit (2.35m x 1.32m x 1.52m class) with up to 2 DC and 4 AC charging points, battery storage from 50 to 250 kWh, optional solar panels and LED lighting, and a built-in smart payment system, designed for fleet and event deployments where a small footprint is required.
• Mini Pod Medium-sized mobile charging unit with up to 4 DC or 4 AC charging points and optional battery storage up to 1 MWh, sized for heavy transport and duty-vehicle deployments.
• Pod Full-size mobile charging unit with up to 8 AC or 8 DC charging points and optional battery storage up to 3 MWh, designed for high-capacity fleet and commercial deployments.
• Storage Pod Mobile battery storage unit providing up to 4 MWh for peak shaving, on/off-peak arbitrage, flexibility services, and EV charging infrastructure support, available without integrated charging stations.
• Paragon Pod Subscription (all-inclusive leasing) Monthly subscription offering covering the entire Pod infrastructure including maintenance, supervision, energy supply management, cloud services, and project financing from €790/month, eliminating customer upfront capital expenditure.
• Managed Operations & Maintenance Service Full-service operation and maintenance supervision across the lifecycle of Paragon Pod charging infrastructure, including electricity management, data and cloud services, emission savings reporting, and impact reporting.
• Turnkey Deployment & Project Financing Service Turnkey delivery covering site assessment, design, financing arrangement (supported by partner banks), deployment, operation, and decommissioning of EV charging infrastructure for fleet operators and large organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-30 tons of CO2 avoided per year per Pod vs. internal combustion engines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VALOREMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Partnership to accelerate electrification of heavy transport. VALOREM provides renewable energy production and long-term fixed-price energy supply contracts; Paragon Mobility provides modular charging infrastructure deployable in weeks without heavy works. Together they address the total cost of ownership for professional transport operators.
• ADS-TEC EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2024Strategic partnership announced October 22, 2024 to roll out ChargePost ultra-fast charging stations (up to 300 kW, 201 kWh battery storage) in France. ChargePost stations can charge 2 vehicles simultaneously, feature digital advertising capabilities, and function as virtual power plants. Ideal for sites with limited grid connections. Already being used for buses and trucks.
• Eaton (via Green Motion acquisition)supportingTechnology or Integration · 21 September 2021Technology integration for Elektropostal electric aviation project. Pods integrated xStorage Compact energy storage system from Eaton and DC Skycharge from Green Motion SA (Swiss company acquired by Eaton in March 2021). Collaboration enabled charging of 3 electric aircraft at grid-constrained airfields.
• ChargePointsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed on Paragon Mobility website as a technology/integration partner for charging stations. ChargePoint provides charging station hardware integrated into Pod solutions.
• Crédit Agricole VillageByCA (VillageByCA Provence Côte d'Azur)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParagon Mobility is part of the business acceleration program of VillageByCA Provence Côte d'Azur, the startup accelerator of Crédit Agricole. Provides mentorship, networking, and access to the Crédit Agricole ecosystem.
• EatonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed on Paragon Mobility website. Eaton provides energy storage and management systems (xStorage) and fast charging stations integrated into Paragon Pod solutions.
• RenaultsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner logo displayed on Paragon Mobility website. Renault is a major French automotive manufacturer developing EV fleets.
• Métropole Nice Côte d'AzursupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on Paragon Mobility website. Métrope Nice Côte d'Azur is a major metropolitan authority in the French Riviera that has deployed Paragon Pods in Saint Etienne de Tinée within its jurisdiction.
• Circuit Paul RicardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner with customized Pod deployed at the circuit. Paragon has supported multiple events at the circuit including GPSM and Rallye Ste Baume. Partnership demonstrates CSR commitment to electrification.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FreeWire Technologies: US-based maker of battery-integrated ultrafast EV chargers (Boost Charger) deployable off-grid. Direct peer to Paragon Pods with the same battery-buffered depot charging thesis targeting fleet and remote-grid-constrained sites.
• ADS-TEC Energy: German manufacturer of ChargePost ultra-fast (300 kW) battery-buffered charging stations. Paragon's 2024 strategic partner and adjacent competitor; both target grid-constrained fleet and depot deployments with integrated battery storage.
• Kempower: Finnish DC fast-charging equipment manufacturer (up to 400 kW) serving European fleet operators and public charging. Comparable to Paragon's Pod DC capabilities and growing footprint in heavy-duty truck depots.
• Wallbox: Spanish-origin EV charging equipment manufacturer offering AC/DC chargers and energy management; competes in the same fleet/site charging equipment space and also bundles bidirectional/energy storage offerings.

Broad incumbents

• EVBox: Shell-owned EV charging hardware and network provider with broad AC/DC product portfolio across Europe. Larger incumbent operating in the same commercial/fleet charging category as Paragon.
• ChargePoint: US-listed EV charging network and equipment provider; partner logo on Paragon site. Largest broad incumbent operating in commercial, fleet, and depot charging at significantly greater scale.
• Allego: European public and depot charging network operator with battery-buffered fast charging hubs across highways and fleet sites. Comparable motion to Paragon's heavy-duty/grid-constrained approach but at larger network scale.
• ABB E-mobility: Division of ABB producing a broad range of AC/DC chargers, including high-power depot and public charging systems. Established incumbent overlapping Paragon on fleet and depot installations.
• Ionity: European high-power charging network joint venture of major OEMs (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Hyundai, VW). Provides ultra-fast charging context relevant to Paragon's heavy-duty and high-power ambitions.

Emerging players

• Sparkion: Dutch startup offering mobile battery energy storage units to optimize EV charging, peak shaving, and grid services. Closest emerging peer to Paragon on the battery-buffered mobile charging/storage concept.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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