ladenetz.de

What ladenetz.de does

ladenetz.de is the consumer-facing brand of smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH, a privately held German e-mobility company headquartered in Aachen. The company operates a 360° platform for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, delivering backend operations, billing, customer support, and roaming services to over 260 German municipal utilities (Stadtwerke) and 180+ business partners. Its proprietary LISY2 (Ladeinfrastrukturinformationssystem 2) backend serves as the central OCPP 1.5/1.6-based control plane for charge point operators and e-mobility providers, supporting remote monitoring, fault resolution, contract management, and authorization. The platform serves private EV drivers through the ladeapp and lademap (consumer applications), the ladekarte (charging card), and a self-service contract portal, giving access to over 470,000 charging points across Europe via roaming — facilitated by the e-clearing.net subsidiary, which is positioned as Europe's largest e-roaming platform and serves 9M+ active drivers.

The business model is modular and multi-stream. Energy providers and CPOs pay SaaS subscription fees for LISY2 backend access and CPO monitoring. EMPs use the laderechnung platform for tariff configuration, billing, and receivables management, generating transaction-based fees. Cross-network charging sessions produce roaming transaction fees routed through e-clearing.net. The ladeservice 24/7 hotline, emp-support, and Dienstwagenabrechnung (company-car reimbursement) modules are packaged into EMP partner offerings on recurring subscriptions. Hardware revenue is generated through sales of the ladeterminal contactless payment terminal, available as a standalone unit or retrofit for Alpitronic Hyperchargers. The e-clearing.net subsidiary operates Europe's largest e-roaming platform with over 445,000 connected charging points, providing the technical backbone for cross-border interoperability. The platform also offers the 'ladenetz.de ready / ready Plus' hardware certification program validating OCPP, RFID, remote access, load management, and Eichrecht (metering compliance) for charging stations seeking interoperability with the German market.

Customer segments span B2B energy providers/Stadtwerke (primary), private EV drivers, fleet operators and company-car programs, and location/site partners hosting charging infrastructure without assuming CPO obligations. Geographic reach is described as Europe with Germany as the core market and additional presence across Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The leadership consists of two managing directors (Geschäftsführung): Dr. Mark Steffen Walcher and Rüdiger Schulze. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed venture capital or institutional investors, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity appear in available records.

Name

ladenetz.de

Legal name

smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://ladenetz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ladenetz.de (operated by smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH) is a German e-mobility platform providing backend operations, billing, roaming, and customer support for EV charging infrastructure to over 260 Stadtwerke partners, 180+ business partners, and private EV drivers across 470,000+ European charging points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Fleet Management & Charging Solutions (THADAKAJ), EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• E-mobility platform
• Roaming services
• Charging management software
• EV billing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS/Backend Subscription for CPOs (LISY2): Energy providers and charging station operators (CPOs) pay for access to the LISY2 backend system, which handles operations, monitoring, remote maintenance, and data management of their charging infrastructure.
2. EMP Billing & Tariff Management (laderechnung): Energy providers use the laderechnung platform to bill end customers for charging sessions. The platform supports flexible tariffs, multiple payment methods, and provides a full billing and receivables management service.
3. Roaming & Interoperability Services: Roaming fees from cross-network charging sessions facilitated by e-clearing.net. Revenue is generated from the volume of roaming transactions between internal partner networks and external roaming networks across Europe.
4. Service Hotline (ladeservice): 24/7 customer-facing service hotline for charging station operators and their end customers. Revenue is generated as a service fee included in the partner packages.
5. Payment Terminal (ladeterminal): Sale or leasing of payment terminals (standalone or compact core version) to charging station operators, enabling contactless credit card payment at charge points.
6. EMP Support Services: End-customer support services for energy providers handling inquiries about registration, pricing, charging card issues, billing, and complaints. Revenue is generated as part of the EMP support service package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ladenetz.de is an e-mobility platform operated by smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH that provides end-to-end EV charging infrastructure services. It sells a modular software platform (LISY2 backend, laderechnung billing, ladeapp, lademap, ladeblick API, Active Channel Management) plus hardware (ladeterminal) and operational services (ladeservice hotline, cpo-monitoring, emp-support, dienstwagenabrechnung) to energy providers, municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), fleet operators, and private EV drivers across Europe.

Product overview

ladenetz.de is a modular e-mobility platform operated by smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products for energy providers, municipalities, and private EV drivers. The core platform consists of LISY2 (backend charging infrastructure management system) which serves as the central hub, combined with laderechnung (billing/contract management) and ladeapp/lademap (customer-facing applications). Additional modules include ladeservice and emp-support (customer support services), cpo-monitoring (infrastructure monitoring), active-channel-management (data distribution), ladeterminal (payment terminals), ladenetz.de ready (hardware certification), ladeblick (API), partnermanagement and Reporting-Portal (B2B management), dienstwagenabrechnung (company car billing), standortpartner (sub-organization management), and ladekarte (charging card). The platform supports over 470,000 charging points across Europe through roaming partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• lisy2: Backend system for the technical management of charging infrastructure and charging cards
• laderechnung
• ladeapp
• ladeservice
• emp-support
• cpo-monitoring
• ladekarte
• lademap
• active channel management
• ladeterminal
• ladenetz.de ready
• ladeblick
• partnermanagement
• Reporting-Portal
• dienstwagenabrechnung

Products and services

• lisy2 Backend system (Ladeinfrastruktur-Informationssystem 2) for operating, managing, and monitoring charging infrastructure and charging cards. Provides Provider functions (authorization, contract management, billing data) and Operator functions (charging system management, remote control, status monitoring, maintenance) for energy providers and CPOs.
• laderechnung End-customer billing and charging card management solution for energy providers. Handles subscription management, tariff configuration, customer portal, invoicing, payment processing (credit card, SEPA, invoice), and customer management.
• ladeapp Mobile application for finding charging stations across Europe with live status, filtering, navigation, QR code scanning, starting/paying for charging sessions, favorites, transaction history, and contract management for EV drivers.
• ladeservice 24/7 customer service hotline for charging infrastructure support with 99.8% availability, trained personnel, problem resolution in German and English, integration with LISY2, call recording, and quality management.
• emp-support Support service for e-mobility providers handling end-customer inquiries about registration, pricing, charging station locations, card activation, card replacement, contract termination, and complaint handling.
• cpo-monitoring Technical monitoring service for charging infrastructure including daily status checks, remote troubleshooting, firmware updates coordination, partner support escalation, and optional reporting.
• lademap Interactive map displaying all charging stations from ladenetz.de partners, business partners, and roaming partners with real-time status information and ad-hoc charging payment capability.
• active channel management Channel management service for prioritizing and transmitting charging station data to apps, navigation services (Google Maps, Apple Maps), and in-car navigation with certified data feeds and duplicate removal.
• ladeterminal Contactless payment terminal for charging infrastructure enabling payment without contract or app via Mastercard, VISA, or MobilePay. Available as standalone solution or compact retrofit for Alpitronic Hypercharger.
• ladenetz.de ready Certification program for charging infrastructure compatibility testing with OCPP functionality, RFID support, and documentation. Includes optional modules: Remote Access, Service, Load Management, and Eichrecht (calibration law).
• ladeblick REST API interface providing access to backend data from charging infrastructure (CPO) and user behavior (EMP) including operator data, provider data, forecasts, metrics, and anomaly detection.
• partnermanagement Partner and tariff management system for connecting third-party companies with custom conditions, managing fleets, and transparent billing for B2B charging scenarios.
• Reporting-Portal Dashboard portal for viewing CPO and EMP KPIs with consolidated data from various sources, customizable widgets, flexible time periods, and data export capabilities.
• ladekarte Charging card enabling EV drivers to charge at charging stations across Europe. Available through energy providers or directly from ladenetz.de, with access to over 409,500 charging points in Europe.
• dienstwagenabrechnung Automated billing solution for company car fleets enabling home charging reimbursement via household electricity bill with configurable rates and automated expense settlements.
• standortpartner B2B solution enabling organizations to partner with sub-organizations for charging infrastructure placement without CPO obligations. Includes dedicated portal for sub-organizations to view charging points, transactions, and invoices.
• Roaming E-roaming service enabling interoperability across charging networks with over 470,000 charging points in Europe through partnerships with internal and external roaming networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% hotline availability for the ladeservice
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• e-clearing.net GmbHcoreTechnology or Integratione-clearing.net is a subsidiary of Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH and operates Europe's largest e-roaming platform. It enables cross-border interoperability for the ladenetz.de network, providing authorization, CDR handling, and contract roaming services. It serves over 9,000,000 active drivers with approximately 445,000 connected charging points across Europe. This is a core infrastructure partnership providing the technical backbone for roaming services.
• VectorminorOthersListed as a Premium Cooperation Partner on the ladenetz.de products page. Vector is a competent partner for the development of automotive electronics, offering tools, software, and services that support manufacturers and suppliers worldwide — including in the area of charging infrastructure. Details of the partnership scope are not disclosed.
• countXminorOthersListed as a Premium Cooperation Partner on the ladenetz.de products page. countX specializes in Europe-wide VAT compliance for e-commerce and e-mobility companies, offering automated solutions, multilingual support, and individual consulting. The partnership likely relates to VAT compliance for cross-border charging billing and invoicing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hubject: Hubject is the leading EV charging interoperability/roaming platform in Europe, connecting CPOs and EMPs across networks. It is the most direct competitor to ladenetz.de's e-clearing.net platform and competes for the same German utility and European roaming partners.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a global EV charging network and software provider offering charging station management, billing, and roaming services to CPOs and EMPs. It competes with ladenetz.de's LISY2 backend and laderechnung billing platform for enterprise charging software customers.
• Virta: Virta is a Finnish-headquartered EV charging SaaS platform providing backend, billing, and roaming services to energy providers and fleet operators across Europe. It is highly comparable to ladenetz.de in business model and target customer base (utilities and energy companies).
• Allego: Allego is a European EV charging network operator and software provider offering pan-European charging infrastructure with backend services. It serves similar CPO/EMP customers and competes for roaming partnerships and utility relationships across Europe.
• Shell Recharge (formerly NewMotion): Shell Recharge (formerly NewMotion) operates one of Europe's largest EV charging networks with backend services for utilities and businesses. It offers CPO/EMP software solutions comparable to LISY2 and competes directly with ladenetz.de for European roaming traffic.
• EnBW mobility+: EnBW is a major German energy utility operating its own EV charging network and offering white-label charging solutions for other utilities. It competes with ladenetz.de both as a charging network operator and as a potential in-house alternative to the LISY2 backend for German Stadtwerke.

Broad incumbents

• Ionity: Ionity is a European high-power charging (HPC) joint venture owned by major automakers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai, Kia). It operates its own charging network with backend services and competes for both driver traffic and CPO partnerships in Europe.
• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla Supercharger is the largest single-brand DC fast-charging network globally, now opening to non-Tesla EVs. While vertically integrated rather than a software platform, it represents the largest potential threat to third-party EMP platforms including ladenetz.de as OEM-direct charging expands.

Regional players

• Vattenfall InCharge: Vattenfall InCharge is the EV charging offering from Swedish utility Vattenfall, operating charging networks and offering services across Northern Europe. It competes with ladenetz.de in the DACH and Nordic regions but has limited overlap in German Stadtwerke segment.

Emerging players

• Last Mile Solutions: Last Mile Solutions is a Dutch provider of EV charging management software serving CPOs, EMPs, and charge point owners across Europe. It offers comparable backend and billing services to LISY2 and laderechnung, with growing European market presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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