What Chargepoint Europe does

Chargepoint Europe BV, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Zevenaar, Netherlands, is a provider of smart electric vehicle charging infrastructure serving customers across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Austria. The company designs and distributes a portfolio of Mode 3 AC chargers — the Neon and Neon Premium single-socket wall-mounted units for home and light commercial use, the Cobalt dual-socket wall-mounted unit, and the Platinum and Platinum Ultra dual-socket free-standing units capable of up to 43 kW for vans, small trucks, and semi-public locations. Core technology centers on GSM/GPRS/GPS-connected hardware with dynamic load balancing ('Smart Load Management') that adjusts per-vehicle charging speed based on total site electricity demand, a modular component architecture designed for upgradeability, and a cloud-based MyChargepoint management portal for monitoring, access control, transaction reporting, billing, and electricity payment routing. RFID-based charge cards and the ECQ mobile app extend access to thousands of public roaming points across Europe. The product line is manufactured to ISO 9001:2013/2015 standards and the company is GDPR-compliant (AVG).

Chargepoint Europe monetizes across five streams: hardware sale of charge points with optional custom colors, branding, and cabling; professional installation and maintenance services performed by certified technicians including 24/7 emergency remote support; subscription back-office access to the MyChargepoint portal; recurring charge-card revenue (€11.95 one-time card fee plus €2.95/month) for roaming access; and managed-service/financing arrangements including a Charging-as-a-Service model under which Chargepoint fully finances and operates public-facing equipment in exchange for usage revenue. Pricing is custom-quoted for hardware and installation, with published VvE installation costs of €1,500–€3,500 per parking space and commercial pricing where the operator's margin equals the spread between public tariff and electricity cost. Customer segments span corporate fleets and workplaces, Dutch VvE (associations of owners), hospitality and commercial venues, shared-mobility operators, logistics and distribution centers with electric vans/trucks, and local governments; go-to-market combines a direct B2B sales team (anchored by a ~40-person Breda sales office) with a growing European reseller and installer network.

Since late 2020, Chargepoint Europe has operated as part of Radius Payment Solutions Ltd., a UK-headquartered fleet services group providing fuel cards, telematics, telecoms, and insurance across 15 countries with annual turnover exceeding £2.5 billion. The joint venture provides Chargepoint Europe with payment infrastructure, capital backing, and cross-sell access to Radius' fleet management customer base. Headquartered in Zevenaar with regional offices in Breda, Ronse (Belgium), Berlin, and Mannheim (Germany), the company employs between 11 and 50 people and has been recognized with the ETOP Innovation Award and a place on the MKB Innovatie Top 100.

Name

Chargepoint Europe

Legal name

Chargepoint Europe BV

Website

https://chargepointeurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chargepoint Europe BV, founded in 2007 in the Netherlands, designs smart Mode 3 EV charging hardware (Neon through Platinum Ultra), provides installation, maintenance, and a cloud back-office, and serves corporate fleets, VvE associations, hospitality, shared mobility, logistics, and local governments across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Electric vehicle chargers
• Smart charging solutions
• EV charge cards
• Fleet charging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zevenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Hardware Sales: Sale of smart EV charge points including Neon (single socket), Neon Premium (smart wallbox), Cobalt (2-socket wall-mounted), Platinum (2-socket free-standing), and Platinum Ultra (up to 43 kW). Options include fixed cables, custom colors, back office subscriptions, and full-color printing with custom design.
2. Installation and Maintenance Services: Full service including installation by certified technicians, testing, maintenance plans (recommended every 2 years), and 24/7 emergency remote support. Remote assistance through secure access for smart charge points.
3. Charge Cards / Charging Passes: One-time cost of €11.95 per charge card or keyfob (incl. VAT) plus €2.95 monthly fee (incl. VAT). Includes roaming across thousands of public charge points throughout Europe. ECQ app provides real-time tariffs and direct charging session starts.
4. Back Office Subscription: Optional back office subscription for remote management, monitoring, reporting, billing, and payment processing through the MyChargepoint portal.
5. Financing and Leasing Services: Through financing partners, offers renting and leasing services for charge points. Also offers 'Charging-as-a-Service' for public-facing charge points where CPE fully finances and maintains equipment in exchange for usage revenue.
6. Electricity Payment Handling: For commercial charge points, handles electricity payments between charge point owners and users, providing a single invoice to the business and managing reimbursement processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chargepoint Europe designs, sells, installs, and services a portfolio of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware — including the Neon, Neon Premium, Cobalt, Platinum, and Platinum Ultra charge points — along with roaming charge cards. The company offers end-to-end services covering site advisory, certified installation, ongoing maintenance, electricity payment handling, and financing/leasing options including a Charging-as-a-Service model, primarily serving businesses, VvE associations, commercial locations, fleet operators, and shared mobility providers across Europe.

Product overview

Chargepoint Europe offers a portfolio of smart EV charging solutions consisting of four main charger models (Neon, Neon Premium, Cobalt, Platinum, and Platinum Ultra) plus charge cards. The chargers range from basic 1-socket home units to advanced 2-socket free-standing commercial units capable of delivering up to 43 kW. All products support smart features including load balancing, RFID access control, and integration with the My Chargepoint management portal. The company provides end-to-end services including installation, maintenance, and financing options through partnerships with Radius Payment Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neon Standard 1-socket wall-mounted EV charger with Plug & Charge functionality, suitable for home and non-public use. Features high-quality plastic housing and automatic reimbursement with charge card.
• Neon Premium Smart 1-socket wall-mounted charger with detailed insights and reporting capabilities. Includes DC-leakage detection and aluminum housing that is vandalism-proof and corrosion-resistant.
• Cobalt Most popular 2-socket wall-mounted or freestanding charger with dynamic power balancing. Features aluminum housing and balances available power with charging vehicle needs.
• Platinum Robust 2-socket free-standing smart charger providing detailed insights, reporting, and access control. Features steel housing, built-in RCD Type B protection, and dynamic load balancing for local smart grids.
• Platinum Ultra Fastest 2-socket free-standing AC smart charger, ideal for vans and small trucks, delivering up to 43 kW. Features MID-certified kWh meters for expense reporting and supports semi-public charging for revenue generation.
• Charge Cards RFID charge cards and keyfobs enabling access to Chargepoint Europe charge points and thousands of public charging stations across Europe. One-time cost of €11.95 per card with a €2.95 monthly fee, including roaming.
• Installation and Maintenance Services Full-service package covering installation by certified technicians, testing, maintenance plans (recommended every 2 years), and 24/7 emergency remote support via secure access for smart charge points.
• Charging-as-a-Service Fully outsourced model where Chargepoint Europe finances, installs, and maintains public-facing charge points. Customers have no capital investment; CPE earns revenue from charging tariffs. Subject to traffic-level feasibility assessment.
• VvE Scan Service Advisory service for Dutch VvE (association of owners) charging infrastructure planning, including fixed-rate pricing with no hidden costs. Up to 75% of costs may be reimbursable via the Dutch SVVE government subsidy, with full installations typically €1,500–€3,500 per parking space.
• MyChargepoint Back Office Portal Cloud-based subscription portal providing remote charge point monitoring, access control, transaction reporting, billing and reimbursement setup, and map visibility. Supports automatic reimbursement for employee home charging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Europe needs over 3,000 new EV charge points per week to meet the European Commission goal of 3 million charge points by 2030
• +3 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fastned: Public DC fast-charging network operator across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and other EU markets. Represents the 'pure-play public charging' comparable for CPE's commercial charging-as-a-service offering.
• Ionity: Joint venture among BMW, Mercedes, VW, Ford, and Hyundai building a pan-European 350 kW HPC charging network. Comparable B2B/fleet ambition though focused on DC highway corridors.

Direct peers

• EVBox: Amsterdam-based EV charging hardware and software provider with overlapping AC/DC product portfolio and pan-European reseller model. Most direct competitor to CPE in the Netherlands workplace and commercial segments.
• Wallbox: Barcelona/European-headquartered EV charging hardware maker targeting home, business, and semi-public segments. Competes directly on smart AC chargers with bidirectional and load-management capabilities.
• Alfen: Dutch manufacturer of smart EV charge points (including Eve and Elvi lines) with integrated load balancing and back-office software. Similar size, scale, and customer segments as CPE.
• Allego: European public charging network operator (now backed by TotalEnergies/Madero) operating hundreds of DC fast-charging stations across the EU — direct competition for commercial and fleet charging contracts.

Broad incumbents

• ABB E-mobility: Global electrical-equipment giant supplying AC and DC EV chargers, including hardware components sourced by CPE. Competes in the same B2B/fleet tender opportunities across Europe.
• Schneider Electric (EVlink): Global energy management major with EVlink AC and DC charging products. Competes for large commercial and enterprise deployments through its electrical infrastructure sales channels.
• ChargePoint, Inc. (US): Largest North American EV charging network expanding aggressively into Europe, with both AC and DC charging portfolios and one of the largest SaaS management platforms. Shares the 'ChargePoint' brand identifier, creating market confusion.
• Siemens (SICHARGE / VersiCharge): Industrial conglomerate offering VersiCharge AC wallboxes and SICHARGE DC products via its energy and electrical installations sales motion, with strong demand for workplace, depot, and infrastructure-tied deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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