PNA

What PNA does

PNA Co., Ltd. (주식회사 피엔에이) is a privately held South Korean company founded in May 2019, headquartered in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (relocated from an initial Incheon Songdo office), that designs and manufactures electric vehicle charging systems and adjacent hardware. Its core technology spans AC and DC EV chargers (APOLO fire-prevention 7kW charger, portable 4-15kW chargers, and oil-immersion-cooled high-power chargers), EVSE communication peripherals (APOLO-M SECC PLC modem supporting ISO 15118-2/20 and DIN 70121, insulation monitoring devices, CHAdeMO/GB-T VCCU), and conformance testing equipment (All-In-One EV Charger Tester, EV Simulator, Test Loader) that supports DIN 70121, ISO 15118, and CHAdeMO standards. A secondary IoT product line includes wireless vibration sensors (OPC UA, 2048 Hz sampling) and Lora/NB-IoT metering modems for utility data collection.

The business model is B2B hardware sales delivered through direct enterprise engagement: PNA sells to EV charging station operators, EV manufacturers, EV charger OEMs, and industrial IoT customers via its website contact form, Q&A inquiry system, and downloadable product documentation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom/OEM project work. The company is registered as a Korean venture business with an in-house R&D center, holds multiple patents (notably on mobile EV charging with ESS), and obtained the first domestic Korean safety certification for a mobile fast EV charger in October 2022 via the regulatory sandbox program. Disclosed enterprise customers and partners include BYD AUTO, JAC, SK SIGNET, POWERLOGICS, ITM Semiconductor, Shinhan Precision, GloquadTech, and HR E&I.

Name

PNA

Legal name

주식회사 피엔에이 (PNA Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://pnanp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PNA is a privately held South Korean company that designs and manufactures EV charging hardware, EVSE communication peripherals, and EV charger conformance testing equipment, plus industrial IoT sensors, selling directly to EV OEMs, charger operators, and utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Charging Hardware Manufacturing (On-board Chargers, Charge Inlets, DC-DC) (IMACAJAK), High-Voltage (HV) Safety, Isolation Testing & Compliance Services (TLAKAMAH)

Keywords

• EV charging equipment
• EV charger testing
• PLC charging modems
• Fire prevention chargers
• Industrial IoT sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Chargers: Sale of EV charging equipment including AC fire prevention chargers (APOLO 7kW), portable chargers (4kW/7kW/15kW), and oil immersion cooling chargers. Products sold directly to EV charging operators and vehicle manufacturers.
2. EV Charger Testing Equipment: Sale of EV charger testing and simulation equipment including All-In-One testers, EV simulators, and loaders. Currently the only domestic developer/manufacturer in Korea for such equipment.
3. EV Peripheral Devices: Sale of charging peripherals including SECC PLC modems, insulation monitoring devices (IMD), and VCCU control units. Sold to charger manufacturers and EV companies.
4. IoT Solutions: Sale of IoT products including wireless vibration sensors for smart factories/construction monitoring and metering data modems for utility management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PNA develops and manufactures a comprehensive EV charging product portfolio including AC/DC EV chargers (APOLO fire prevention, portable, and oil immersion cooling variants), EV charger testing equipment (All-In-One Tester, EV Simulator, and Test Loader), EVSE peripheral devices (SECC PLC modems, insulation monitoring devices, VCCU control units), and industrial IoT products (wireless vibration sensors and metering data modems). The company is the only domestic developer of EV charger testing equipment in Korea and holds proprietary fire prevention and oil immersion cooling technologies. Products are sold directly to EV charging station operators, EV manufacturers, charger manufacturers, and industrial IoT customers on a B2B basis.

Product overview

PNA is an electric vehicle solution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of EV charging products, testing equipment, EVSE components, and IoT solutions. The product line comprises: three EV charger types (APOLO AC fire prevention charger, Specialized EV Portable charger in 4kW/7kW/15kW variants, and Oil Immersion Cooling charger); three EV charger testing products (All-In-One EV Charger Tester, EV Simulator, and EV Charger Tester Loader) which together provide complete charging equipment validation from development through production; three EVSE peripheral devices (APOLO-M SECC PLC Modem, Insulation Monitoring Device, and EV VCCU) enabling charging communication and safety functions; and two IoT solutions (Wireless Vibration Sensor and Metering Data Modem) for industrial monitoring and utility metering. The company positions itself as a total solution provider covering development, testing, and production of EV charging systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APOLO AC Fire Prevention Charger (7kW) 7kW home-use AC electric vehicle charger with proprietary APOLO fire prevention technology featuring real-time temperature, current, leakage, and anomaly detection via smart sensors. Supports OCPP and K-VAS battery information exchange. KC, UL, and CE certified.
• Specialized EV Portable Charger (JHP-xK series, 4kW/7kW/15kW) Mobile EV charger available in 4kW, 7kW, and 15kW variants supporting single-phase (110-220V) and three-phase (260V-530V) input with CCS1 and CCS2 compatibility, designed for special-purpose electric vehicles.
• Oil Immersion Cooling EV Charger (PNA-CCS-xK series) Electric vehicle charger (4kW-15kW) using single-phase oil immersion cooling technology for superior thermal management, electrical insulation, and fire safety with high flash point oil. Supports CCS and CHAdeMo protocols.
• All-In-One EV Charger Tester Comprehensive EV charger testing equipment supporting DIN70121, ISO15118, and CHAdeMO standards with one-touch testing, graph/log-based fault analysis, and expandable capacity via external loaders. The first and only such equipment developed domestically in Korea.
• EV Simulator
• EV Charger Tester Loader AC/DC and DC load equipment for EV charger testing validation, available in custom capacities and compatible with the All-In-One EV Charger Tester for extended load testing up to 20kW.
• APOLO-M SECC PLC Modem All-in-One Power Line Communication (PLC) modem for EVSE systems supporting ISO 15118-2/20, DIN 70121, and HomePlug GreenPHY communication, with BRF (BLE Relay Failover) for stable charging continuity during communication failures. KC certified.
• EV Charger Insulation Monitoring Device (IMD) Insulation monitoring device for real-time monitoring of high voltage line isolation resistance in EV chargers, ensuring charging safety. Compliant with ISO 6469-3:2011-12, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, IEC 61557-A, and CFR 571.305 standards.
• EV VCCU (Vehicle-Charging-Control-Unit) Vehicle-Charging-Control-Unit converting CHAdeMO interface to GB/T interface, supporting CHAdeMO v0.9 through v2.0.2 standards with customizable BMS interface and CAN communication.
• Wireless Vibration Sensor IoT vibration sensor using OPC UA protocol with 2048Hz sampling rate for Smart Factory and structural monitoring, featuring a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer and up to 60-day battery life with USB charging. Supports continuous power or low-power operation.
• Metering Data Modem Automatic utility data collection modem for water, gas, electricity, and heating meters using Lora or NB-IOT transmission, with 8+ year battery life at 4 daily meter readings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobile charger delivers 20kW per deployment, sufficient for charging 4 vehicles approximately 116km range each
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BYD AUTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. PNA partners with BYD AUTO for EV charging solutions.
• SK SIGNETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean EV charging infrastructure company. Partnership for EV charging solutions.
• JACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese automotive manufacturer (Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group). Partnership for EV charging solutions.
• POWERLOGICScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEV charging solutions partnership.
• ITM Semiconductor (아이티앤반도체)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorean semiconductor company partnership.
• Shinhan Precision (신한제강)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKorean precision manufacturing company partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Vector Informatik: German automotive testing and development tools provider with EV charging conformance testing (ISO 15118) offerings. Comparable to PNA's testing equipment business in supporting charging protocol conformance.

Broad incumbents

• LS Electric: Korean electrical equipment manufacturer with EV charging solutions as part of broader portfolio including power systems, automation, and renewables. A larger incumbent competing in Korean EV charging hardware.
• EVBox: European EV charging hardware and software provider offering AC and DC chargers. Competes with PNA in the EV charging equipment market.
• Tritium (now part of Siemens): Specialized DC fast charger manufacturer with global footprint, now part of Siemens. Competes with PNA in DC fast charging hardware.
• ChargePoint: Large EV charging network and hardware provider with software-centric platform. Comparable in offering AC/DC chargers and network management software.
• HD Hyundai Electric: Korean electric equipment manufacturer with EV charging and power electronics as part of broader industrial portfolio. Competes in the Korean EV charging market with greater scale and capital.
• ABB E-mobility: Global leader in EV charging hardware (AC/DC chargers, depot solutions) with extensive R&D and international presence. Comparable in product offering to PNA's charger portfolio but at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Circontrol: Spanish EV charging solutions manufacturer with EVSE testing equipment and dynamic load balancing products. Most directly comparable peer to PNA in charger testing equipment space.
• Comemso: German specialist in EV charging testing and simulation equipment (EV simulator, test systems). Directly comparable to PNA's All-In-One EV Charger Tester and EV Simulator products.

Direct peers

• SK Signet: Korean EV charging infrastructure manufacturer and one of PNA's named partners. Operates in the same domestic Korean EV charging hardware market with overlapping product lines (DC fast chargers, AC chargers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 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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