Opcharge
Opcharge is a Dutch EV charging infrastructure operator that finances, installs, and manages public, semi-public, and business charging stations for municipalities, homeowner associations, enterprises, and healthcare organizations across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK on a zero-upfront-cost, usage-based model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersBreda, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Opcharge does
Opcharge (legal entity Oplaad.net B.V.) is a Dutch electric-vehicle charging infrastructure operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, with a regional office in Abingdon, Oxford (United Kingdom). The company installs, finances, and manages public, semi-public, and business charging stations on behalf of municipalities, homeowner associations, enterprises, and healthcare organizations, deploying hardware from partners including Alfen, Easee, and Qube. Its core proposition to customers is a zero-upfront-cost operator/exploitant model in which Opcharge owns the assets and charges end users a uniform per-kWh rate, eliminating capital-expenditure barriers and ongoing maintenance burden.
The technology stack centers on smart, grid-aware charging: dynamic load balancing measures consumption in real time via smart-meter P1 ports or CT-clamps and redistributes available power across charging points to prevent main-fuse overload, while EPEX day-ahead market pricing and solar integration automatically shift charging sessions to lower-price, higher-renewable moments. The Laadlantaarnpaal — a combined street-lighting and EV-charging pole developed with CityCharge — was launched as a pilot in Tilburg in January 2026, enabling four light masts to charge eight vehicles simultaneously with reported ~58% CO2 reduction per location. The platform also supports ISO 15118 Plug and Charge, semi-public charging plazas, and an explicit push into healthcare facilities where dynamic load balancing prevents interference with medical equipment loads.
Commercially, Opcharge sells usage-based kWh charging as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by hardware/installation sales (EUR 2,000–4,500 per station excluding VAT) for buyers preferring purchase over the operator model, plus third-party charging revenue-share for businesses hosting visitors. GTM is sales-led with field sales pursuing Dutch municipal tenders (won tenders include Kapelle for up to 200 points and Eemsdelta in 2025) and direct outreach to enterprises. The company has raised EUR 32M (June 2023) from Ramphastos Investments (majority shareholder), ASN Bank, and Aegon Asset Management, and targets 75,000 connected charging points by 2030 with at least half outside the Netherlands (Belgium, France, Spain planned beyond current operations in Germany and the UK).
Opcharge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Opcharge
- Legal name
- Oplaad.net B.V / Opcharge
- Website
- https://opcharge.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Opcharge is a Dutch EV charging infrastructure operator that finances, installs, and manages public, semi-public, and business charging stations for municipalities, homeowner associations, enterprises, and healthcare organizations across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK on a zero-upfront-cost, usage-based model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Opcharge industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Electric Power Distribution (221122)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- 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 Managed Charging as Demand Response (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAGAL), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ)
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Where Opcharge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Breda
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Opcharge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Usage-Based Charging (kWh): Primary revenue stream from electricity consumption at charging stations. Customers pay per kWh consumed. Rates are uniform across all Opcharge charging stations regardless of location. Installation, maintenance, and hardware are provided at no upfront cost.
- Business Hardware and Installation: For businesses choosing to purchase rather than use the operator model, revenue from hardware (800-2000 EUR), installation (700-1200 EUR), and excavation (45 EUR/meter). Total cost range 2000-4500 EUR excluding VAT.
- Third-Party Charging Revenue Share: Businesses allowing visitors or third parties to charge receive a share of charging revenues. This creates additional income stream and enables self-return on the charging plaza.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Public/Business Charging - No upfront cost |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Business Hardware Purchase |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Smart/Grid-Aware Charging Rate |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Opcharge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Opcharge operates as a full-service electric vehicle charging station operator (exploitant) that finances, installs, and manages public, semi-public, and business charging infrastructure across the Netherlands and abroad. Customers can adopt charging stations at no upfront cost under an operator model, paying only for electricity consumed (per kWh), with Opcharge also offering hardware purchase and leasing alternatives.
Product overview
Opcharge is a Dutch electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider offering a portfolio of charging solutions across public, semi-public, and business domains. Its core offerings consist of public charging stations on municipal land, business charging stations on private commercial property, semi-public charging stations (partially public access), and charging plazas (multiple points on a single connection). Customers can engage Opcharge through purchase or leasing models. Opcharge operates as a full-service charging station operator, handling placement, installation, and ongoing maintenance — including 24/7 fault response. The company also offers an innovative charging lamp post product (Laadlantaarnpaal) developed with partner CityCharge, which integrates public lighting with EV charging. Opcharge works exclusively with A-brand hardware partners including Alfen, Easee, and Qube. The company is expanding internationally, with operations already in Germany and the United Kingdom, and plans to enter Belgium, France, and Spain.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Openbare Laadpaal (Public Charging Station) Public EV charging stations installed on municipal land, accessible to all EV drivers. Opcharge manages the full lifecycle including application intake, location determination, installation, and ongoing maintenance for residents without private parking.
- Zakelijke Laadpaal (Business Charging Station) Charging stations installed on private commercial property for employees, visitors, and customers. Available via purchase, lease, or operator model with Opcharge handling installation, operations, and maintenance.
- Semi-Publieke Laadpaal (Semi-Public Charging Station) Charging stations on private property such as business parks, shopping centers, hotels, and residential complexes that are partially accessible to the public during defined hours, bridging fully private and fully public charging.
- Laadplein (Charging Plaza) A site with multiple charging points on a single grid connection enabling simultaneous smart charging for visitors and employees, scalable from a few points to many, with dynamic load balancing across all points.
- Laadpaal Leasen (Charging Station Leasing) A leasing model where Opcharge retains ownership of the hardware and provides the charging station on loan. Customers pay no upfront investment for hardware, installation, or maintenance, and only pay for electricity consumed.
- Laadpaal Exploitant (Charging Station Operator Services) Opcharge operates as the charging station operator, handling placement, installation, periodic maintenance, fault resolution, and electricity cost settlement on behalf of property owners or municipalities.
- Plaatsing, Installatie en Onderhoud (Placement, Installation and Maintenance) Full-service installation and ongoing maintenance of charging infrastructure, including site assessment, grid connection evaluation, permitting, physical installation by certified technicians, and 24/7 fault response.
- Laadlantaarnpaal (Charging Lamp Post) Innovative charging poles combining public street lighting with EV charging points, developed in partnership with technology partner CityCharge. Four light masts can charge eight vehicles simultaneously without adding extra objects to public space, achieving approximately 58% CO2 reduction per location.
Quantifiable outcome
- ~58% CO2 reduction per charging plaza location compared to conventional charging
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Opcharge
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Opcharge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
Opcharge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CityChargecoreTechnology partner for laadlantaarnpaal (charging light pole) innovation. Combined street lighting with EV charging points at Tilburg charging plaza pilot - 4 light masts for 8 cars simultaneously.
- EVconsultminorStrategic partner for proactive charging infrastructure planning. Creates placement plan maps per municipality at neighborhood level for optimal network design.
- Gemeente TilburgcoreKey municipality partner. First laadplein with laadlantaarnpalen opened in Tilburg. Direct referral channel for public charging requests within municipality.
- Gemeente BredacoreOfficial charging partner for Breda. Multiple charging stations deployed. Headquarters location for Opcharge.
- Gemeente EindhovencoreMunicipality partner for public charging infrastructure. One of 15+ Dutch municipalities in Opcharge's network.
- Gemeente LeidencoreMunicipality partner. Applicant must be resident or worker in Leiden municipality. First laadpunt in 350m (inner city) or 200m (outside ring) radius required.
- Gemeente KapellecoreWon tender for up to 200 public charging points over 3 years. Smart charging technology, simple payment options, and customized solutions for municipality.
- Gemeente EemsdeltacoreOfficial placement contract for public charging infrastructure announced July 2025. New partnership expanding Opcharge's municipal network.
- Netbeheer NederlandminorGrid operator collaboration for grid congestion management and capacity planning. Essential for smart charging and network expansion strategy.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Opcharge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Shell Recharge: Global oil-major-backed charging network with strong Dutch and European presence. Competes for municipal and roadside charging tenders with much deeper balance-sheet support.
- Ionity: European high-power charging (HPC) joint venture backed by automakers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai, Ford). Competes in pan-European public charging, primarily on highways rather than urban tenders, but increasingly relevant as Opcharge expands internationally.
- ChargePoint: Large US-headquartered EV charging network with European operations providing both hardware and network management services. Comparable in network management software scope (CPMS) and target segments.
- TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies Charging Services): Integrated energy major operating an EV charging network across Europe including the Netherlands. Competes with Opcharge in public and semi-public charging with cross-subsidization from broader energy operations.
Direct peers
- Fastned: Dutch-founded public fast-charging network operating across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, UK, France, and beyond. Comparable independent CPO with rapid network-expansion ambitions and similar European footprint.
- Allego: Pan-European public and semi-public EV charging point operator with a similar asset-heavy charge point operator (CPO) model, active across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France. Closest direct competitor for Dutch municipal tenders.
- Vattenfall InCharge: Utility-backed EV charging network operating public and business charging across the Netherlands and Northern Europe. Competes with Opcharge for municipal tenders and enterprise charging contracts.
Emerging players
- EVBox: Amsterdam-based EV charging hardware and software provider with charging management platform. Adjacent competitor, particularly for software/managed services, and overlaps in semi-public and business charging.
Others
- Alfen: Dutch-based supplier of EV charging stations and smart-grid solutions; supplies Opcharge with charging hardware. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but its charging operations and energy storage business overlap with Opcharge's smart-charging proposition.
Regional players
- EnBW mobility+: German utility-backed public fast-charging network primarily in Germany with growing presence in adjacent markets. Comparable operator model; competes with Opcharge's German expansion.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Opcharge social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Opcharge financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Opcharge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Opcharge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Opcharge M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Opcharge
What does Opcharge do?
Opcharge operates as a full-service electric vehicle charging station operator (exploitant) that finances, installs, and manages public, semi-public, and business charging infrastructure across the Netherlands and abroad. Customers can adopt charging stations at no upfront cost under an operator model, paying only for electricity consumed (per kWh), with Opcharge also offering hardware purchase and leasing alternatives.
Is Opcharge a public or private company?
Opcharge is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Opcharge founded?
Opcharge was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Opcharge based?
Opcharge is headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Opcharge make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Usage-Based Charging (kWh) is the primary driver. The others are business Hardware and Installation and third-Party Charging Revenue Share.
Who are Opcharge's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Shell Recharge, Ionity, ChargePoint and TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies Charging Services). Direct peers are Fastned, Allego and Vattenfall InCharge. EVBox is listed as an emerging player. Alfen is listed as an others. EnBW mobility+ is listed as a regional player.
Does Opcharge have an API?
No public API is recorded for Opcharge.
What industry is Opcharge in?
Opcharge's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAF, EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4911.