What Charge Construct does

Charge Construct GmbH is a German EV charging infrastructure provider founded in October 2020 in Ingolstadt by Tim Schwenk and Adrian Zierer. The company delivers turnkey charging infrastructure solutions spanning site acquisition, planning and permitting, civil construction, electrical installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations. It specializes in High-Power Charging (HPC) infrastructure up to 400 kW for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and operates an integrated CPO-Backend for charge point operations and billing, a Direct Payment service (credit card/PayPal), and proprietary smart energy and load management systems. The wholly-owned We Construct subsidiary (20+ specialists) performs cable trenching, earthworks, and civil engineering in-house. By early 2026, Charge Construct had installed over 3,500 charging points at approximately 1,000 locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, representing over 10% of Germany’s public fast charging infrastructure and 750+ completed projects.

Charge Construct’s business model combines project-based infrastructure development services, hardware pass-through as a premium partner of leading manufacturers, recurring managed services through the CPO-Backend, and THG quota monetization via a white-label partnership with Carbonify (the THG-Prämie service offering a guaranteed €280 payout per qualifying EV for 2026). Go-to-market is B2B enterprise sales led by Head of Sales Philipp Knöferl, targeting three primary segments: charging network operators (EnBW, Electra, Vattenfall, Citywatt), retail and property owners (NORMA, Netto/Vattenfall, Dehner Gartencenter), and logistics and fleet operators (Hermes Germany, Bakker). Notable engagements include the 10th solar Ladehub for EnBW, a planned ~200-location rollout at NORMA stores, ~1,000 charging points at 270 Netto/Vattenfall sites, and one of Europe’s largest combination PV+BESS+charging facilities at the Bakker depot in the Netherlands (22 Kempower points, 3 MWh BESS, 1.8 MWp solar).

The company was acquired in February 2025 by ace Group, an investment vehicle backed by Munich-based growth investor EMERAM, which also owns HMB (now HMB by ace). Under ace Group, Charge Construct operates alongside HMB to provide integrated PV, BESS, and EV charging solutions across DACH and the Netherlands. Charge Construct maintains offices in Ingolstadt (headquarters, Eriagstraße 8) and Hamburg, and employs over 80 specialists. Infrastructure project pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; pricing transparency exists only for the THG-Prämie service.

Name

Charge Construct

Legal name

Charge Construct GmbH

Website

https://chargeconstruct.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Charge Construct GmbH is a DACH-based EV charging infrastructure provider delivering turnkey HPC charging solutions (up to 400 kW) for CPOs, retailers, and logistics operators, operating a proprietary CPO-Backend and in-house construction subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Development Services: End-to-end professional services covering site acquisition, planning, permitting, civil construction, electrical installation, and commissioning of charging infrastructure. Revenue is project-based, typically as a general contractor.
2. Hardware Supply: Supply of charging hardware including Wallboxen (from 3.7 kW), fast charging stations, and HPC stations (up to 400 kW) as a premium partner of leading manufacturers. Hardware costs are passed through to customers.
3. Operations and Billing (CPO Services): Ongoing operations, monitoring, maintenance, and billing services for installed charging infrastructure using the CPO-Backend system. Revenue comes from service fees and revenue sharing on charging transactions.
4. THG Quote Services: Monetization of Treibhausgasquote (GHG quota) for EV owners. Charge Construct aggregates certificates from electric vehicle owners and sells them to obligated companies, earning a margin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Charge Construct delivers end-to-end turnkey EV charging infrastructure projects across the DACH region, covering site acquisition, technical planning, civil construction (via subsidiary We Construct), electrical installation, hardware supply (wallboxes from 3.7 kW through HPC stations up to 400 kW), and ongoing operations and billing via its proprietary CPO-Backend. The company also monetizes the German THG (greenhouse gas) quota for EV owners and offers Direct Payment services for ad-hoc charging sessions.

Product overview

Charge Construct is a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure provider offering a one-stop-shop solution spanning the entire value chain from site acquisition and planning through construction, installation, operation, and billing. The core product is the CPO-Backend, a leading European charge point operator backend system for operating and billing. Supporting services include Power Readiness Check, Standort Akquise, Planung & Projektierung, Wallboxen & Ladestationen, Tiefbau & Errichtung (via subsidiary We Construct), Installation & Inbetriebnahme, Betrieb & Abrechnung, and Wartung & Service. The company also offers THG-Prämie for greenhouse gas quota claims and Direct Payment-Service for credit card/PayPal charging payments. Charge Construct specializes in HPC (High-Power Charging) up to 400 kW for passenger cars and trucks, serving locations including charging parks, charge hubs, gas stations, and depots across the DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• We Construct: A subsidiary of Charge Construct specializing in civil engineering, cable installation, and earthwork for EV charging infrastructure projects across Germany. The team consists of over 20 specialized professionals.

Products and services

• CPO-Backend Leading European charge point operator backend system used by Charge Construct to operate and bill EV charging infrastructure; monitors all systems, resolves faults, provides a service hotline, enables transparent tariff-based billing, integrates with leading European charging networks, and supports revenue distribution to operators and location partners.
• Power Readiness Check Site assessment service that includes a location visit, initial concept planning, and rough cost estimation to determine if a site is suitable for charging infrastructure. The introductory consultation is free; the Power Readiness Check itself is priced on a fair, effort-based fee that is credited back if a full project contract is later signed.
• Site Acquisition (Standort Akquise) Service identifying and securing high-traffic locations for charging infrastructure, including supermarkets, hotels, gas stations, and highway-adjacent sites. Leverages Charge Construct's network in the e-mobility industry to match private investors and companies with attractive charging locations.
• Planning and Project Engineering (Planung & Projektierung) Technical planning and project engineering service covering all technical framework conditions, permit preparation, authority coordination, grid operator liaison, and complete funding application support for car or truck charging parks.
• Wallboxes and Charging Stations Supply Charging hardware consultation and procurement service acting as a premium partner of leading manufacturers, offering solutions from compact wallboxes (3.7 kW) through high-end HPC stations up to 400 kW, with exclusive manufacturer conditions passed through to customers.
• Civil Construction (Tiefbau & Errichtung) Construction and civil engineering service for fast charging infrastructure, including cable trenching, cable and conduit laying, core drilling, and transformer station installation, delivered by subsidiary We Construct with 20+ specialized workers as a general contractor.
• Installation and Commissioning (Installation & Inbetriebnahme) Electrotechnical installation and commissioning of wallboxes and charging stations from various manufacturers, carried out by trained and certified master electricians, including integration of smart energy and load management solutions.
• Operations and Billing (Betrieb & Abrechnung) Software-supported operation of charging infrastructure using the CPO-Backend, including system monitoring, fast fault resolution, service hotline, statutory maintenance compliance, and transparent revenue distribution based on individual customer tariffs.
• Maintenance and Service (Wartung & Service) Maintenance and service offering ensuring charging infrastructure complies with safety and quality standards, with remote fault resolution capabilities enabled through the CPO-Backend.
• THG-Prämie (Greenhouse Gas Quota Service) Service enabling pure electric vehicle owners to claim the annual German greenhouse gas quota (THG-Quote), with a guaranteed €280 payout per qualifying EV for 2026 and recurring annual submissions with potentially variable bonus amounts in subsequent years.
• Direct Payment Service Payment processing service enabling EV charging transactions to be paid directly via credit card or PayPal at charging stations, complementing the CPO-Backend billing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10% of public fast charging infrastructure in Germany built by Charge Construct
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Hermes GermanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 September 2025Logistics provider electrifying last-mile delivery. HMB by ace built Langenhagen depot with 10 DC points (2 at 400 kW for E-LKWs), 10 AC points, 600 kW total DC capacity. Project seen as blueprint for further electrification.
• ElectracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025French CPO operating 3,000+ rapid charging points across Europe. Charge Construct supported Electra's German rollout starting 2025, having already installed over 50 rapid charging points together.
• BakkermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 May 2024Dutch commercial vehicle rental company with 21 locations. ace Group (HMB + Charge Construct) electrified their Zwolle depot with one of Europe's largest charging facilities: 22 Kempower points, 3 MWh BESS, 1.8 MWp solar, serving 20 Volvo electric trucks.
• NORMAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 October 2023German food discounter with 1,450+ stores in Germany, Austria, France, and Czech Republic. Strategic partnership for ~200 rapid charging locations at NORMA stores in Germany, with plans for hundreds more.
• ace GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharge Construct was sold to ace Group, an investment company backed by EMERAM. ace Group (advanced clean energy Group) is the parent company under which Charge Construct and HMB operate as subsidiaries, focusing on PV, storage, and charging infrastructure in DACH and the Netherlands.
• EnBWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharge Construct is EnBW's best partner for charging infrastructure deployment. Has completed 10 solar Ladehubs for EnBW and numerous other projects. Charge Construct handles planning, civil construction, and electrical installation.
• VattenfallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish energy conglomerate with charging network ambitions. Partnership for Vattenfall's deployment at Netto retail locations in Germany, targeting ~270 stores with ~1,000 charging points.
• CitywattcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership where Citywatt acts as investor and operator of charging infrastructure, while Charge Construct handles construction. Over 10 joint locations with 80+ rapid charging points.
• KempowermajorTechnology or IntegrationKempower supplies BESS systems (LFP-based, 3 MW/6 MWh capacity) and charging hardware (AC/DC converters, double charging systems at 175 kW, rapid charging at 300 kW) for projects like Bakker in the Netherlands.
• HMBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMB (now HMB by ace) is a sister company under ace Group, specializing in large-scale solar solutions, charging infrastructure, and BESS. Charge Construct collaborates with HMB on combination projects, particularly in the Netherlands.
• Dehner GartencenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarden center chain where Charge Construct (with Citywatt) installed 10 HPC charging points at the Ingolstadt location. Dehner aims to electrify 50 of 130 locations in Germany and Austria.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GP Joule Connect: German-based turnkey EV charging infrastructure developer offering planning, installation, operations and energy solutions for CPOs and fleets across DACH — directly comparable to Charge Construct's end-to-end deployment and CPO-services model.
• has·to·be: Austrian/German provider of charging management software (be.ENERGISED) used by European CPOs for backend operations, billing and roaming — directly comparable to Charge Construct's proprietary CPO-Backend offering and recurring software/services layer.
• Kostad Steuerungsbau: Austrian EV fast-charging hardware manufacturer and turnkey installer serving DACH CPOs, retailers and fleets — comparable to Charge Construct on HPC hardware supply, installation and project delivery.
• Compleo Charging Solutions: German manufacturer and integrator of AC/DC charging hardware with project delivery and backend services for DACH customers — overlaps with Charge Construct on hardware supply, installation and CPO operations.

Broad incumbents

• Allego: European public HPC and fast-charging network operator with proprietary build and operations capabilities across DACH and Benelux; broader scope than Charge Construct but overlapping on HPC deployment and CPO backend services.
• EnBW mobility+: Utility-owned German HPC network (EnBW) that is both a major customer and an emerging in-house builder of solar Ladehubs — a broader incumbent in the same DACH HPC space where Charge Construct acts as deployment partner.
• Ionity: Pan-European HPC joint venture (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Hyundai, VW) building a high-power charging corridor network — overlapping with Charge Construct's HPC focus and target highway/retail locations across DACH.

Regional players

• Eways Italia: Italian turnkey EV charging infrastructure provider covering site assessment, installation and CPO services for retailers, fleets and CPOs — comparable operating model to Charge Construct but focused on Italy rather than DACH.

Emerging players

• Virta: Finnish EV charging platform providing CPO backend, billing and roaming software plus managed services across Europe — overlaps with Charge Construct's CPO-Backend and managed-services layer.
• Numbat: German HPC charging startup deploying fast-charging stations with battery buffering at retail and highway locations in DACH — competes for similar CPO, retail and logistics customers as Charge Construct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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