What Ratio Electric does

Ratio Electric B.V. is a privately held Dutch manufacturer (B.V.) headquartered in Nijkerk, Netherlands, that designs and produces three distinct hardware product lines under a 'Powered by Simplicity' philosophy. The first line is EV charging solutions, comprising the Ratio io7 and io6 family of wall chargers (with Pro MID, 4G, Solar RFID, Solar, Solid, and Start variants), mobile chargers, and Type 2 charging cables, featuring app connectivity (Ratio EV Charging App), load balancing, MID metering, RFID access, and integration with the Ratio Connect cloud management platform. The second line is Shore Power (Walstroom) systems for marine vessels, using MP16/32/50 connectors and cable sets that the company describes as the absolute standard for Europe and that meet European standards for waterproof, compact marine hookups serving boat builders, marinas, and boat owners. The third line is Power Solutions, spanning basic and intelligent PDUs (iPDUs) with per-inlet and per-outlet remote monitoring, switching, and environmental sensing, plus Perilex three-phase cables, Prolink DEKRA/KEMA-certified cord systems for pluggable building installations, desk power strips, and a range of Schuko/CEE/IEC power cables.

Name

Ratio Electric

Legal name

Ratio Electric B.V.

Website

https://ratio.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ratio Electric is a Dutch manufacturer of EV charging stations, marine shore power systems, and intelligent power distribution equipment, selling through a European dealer and installer network via quote-based B2B pricing to residential, commercial, marine, and datacenter customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging & Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Connectors (3678), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• EV charging stations
• Marine shore power
• Intelligent power distribution units
• Smart charging cables
• Structured cabling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Products: Revenue is generated from the sale of hardware products including smart EV charging stations (wallboxes), charging cables, and mobile chargers. Products are sold through dealers, installers, and directly via the online webshop. Pricing is quote-based for business customers, with a B2B sales motion.
2. Shore Power (Walstroom) Products: Sale of marine shore power systems including inlets, plugs, cable sets, outlets, and complete shore power kits for boats. Targeted at boat manufacturers, marinas, and boat owners throughout Europe.
3. Power Solutions (PDUs, Cables, Connectors): Revenue from sale of Power Distribution Units (basic and intelligent/iPDU), power cords, extension cables, Prolink systems, Perilex cables, CEE connectors, and desk power strips. Sold to datacenters, server rooms, office environments, and industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ratio Electric designs, manufactures, and distributes EV charging solutions (smart wallboxes, mobile chargers, Type 2 cables), marine shore power systems (MP16/32/50 connectors, inlets, cord sets), and power distribution equipment (basic and intelligent PDUs, Prolink cabling, Perilex cables, desk power strips) for residential, commercial, datacenter, and marine customers across Europe.

Product overview

Ratio Electric is a Dutch manufacturer of EV charging solutions, shore power systems for marine applications, and power distribution solutions for data centers and offices. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) EV Charging - including smart wall chargers (Ratio io7, io6 Pro MID, io6 4G, Solar MID, Solar RFID, Solar, Solid, Start), mobile chargers, and Type 2 charging cables; (2) Shore Power - complete plug-and-play systems for boats with inlets, cord sets, screw-type plugs, outlets, and accessories, including the MP16/32/50 marine connectors; (3) Power Solutions - basic and intelligent PDUs (iPDU) with monitoring/switching capabilities, Perilex 3-phase cables, Prolink cord systems, desk power strips (Desk-Top, Desk-Top Plus, Desk-Box), and various power cables/extension cords; and (4) Software - the Ratio EV Charging App and Ratio Connect cloud management platform. The products are designed with a 'Powered by Simplicity' philosophy, emphasizing functional, reliable, and user-friendly design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ratio Solar MID: Solar charging solutions with MID meter for solar panel integration
• Ratio io7
• Ratio io6
• Ratio Solid
• Ratio Start
• Prolink
• Ratio Walstroom

Products and services

• Ratio io7 EV Charger Smart EV wallbox charger with advanced connectivity features for residential and commercial applications, including support for industrial park deployments such as the Famostar 8-station charging plaza in Velp.
• Ratio io6 Pro MID EV Charger Smart EV charger with integrated MID (Measuring Instrument Directive) meter for accurate energy measurement and billing/sub-billing purposes, suitable for commercial charging where revenue-grade metering is required.
• Ratio io6 4G EV Charger Smart EV charger with 4G cellular connectivity for remote monitoring and management without requiring a local Wi-Fi or wired network connection.
• Ratio Solar MID EV Charger Smart EV charger with solar integration and MID meter, enabling solar-based EV charging with accurate energy measurement for billing or revenue purposes.
• Ratio Solar RFID EV Charger Smart EV charger with solar integration and RFID authentication for user access control, suitable for shared or commercial charging locations.
• Ratio Solar EV Charger Smart EV charger with solar integration for optimized solar energy usage, designed to maximize self-consumption of solar-generated electricity.
• Ratio Solid EV Charger Simple, robust, and easy-to-use wall-mounted EV charger for residential charging applications, embodying the company's 'Powered by Simplicity' philosophy.
• Ratio Start EV Charger Entry-level EV charger designed for basic residential charging needs, providing a simple and affordable charging solution.
• Mobile EV Chargers Portable mobile EV chargers providing flexible EV charging on the go for users without a dedicated wallbox installation.
• Type 2 Charging Cables Type 2 charging cables for EV charging compatible with European standards, used to connect EVs to charging stations or wallboxes.
• Shore Power Systems (Walstroom) Complete plug-and-play marine shore power systems including MP16/32/50 bootstekkers and bootkabels. Described as the absolute standard for all of Europe, providing waterproof, compact, and European-standard-compliant connections for boats and marine vessels.
• Shore Power Inlets Shore power inlet connectors for boats and marine vessels, designed for safe and waterproof electrical connection to onshore power.
• Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU) Intelligent PDU with per-inlet and per-outlet power monitoring (Watts, Volts, Amps, kWh, power factor), remote on/off switching per outlet via web browser, environmental sensors, and support for SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus, TCP, RADIUS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SMTP, Syslog, TLS 1.3, and SNTP protocols.
• Basic Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Basic Power Distribution Unit for fundamental power distribution in server racks, server rooms, and data centers without advanced monitoring capabilities.
• Prolink Connection System Proprietary Prolink power cords and connection systems for pluggable building installations (lighting, floors, desks) with DEKRA/KEMA certification and IEC61535 compliance, including Schuko-Prolink power cords and Prolink coupling cords.
• Perilex Cables with Plug 3-phase Perilex cables with plugs designed for high-power applications such as induction cooktops and industrial equipment.
• Desk Power Strips Desk power strips including Desk-Top Plus (premium surface-mount), Desk-Top (surface-mount), and Desk-Box (under-desk) models, featuring integrated Prolink inlets, child-safe Schuko outlets, and optional USB-C, USB-A, and Cat6 Ethernet connections.
• Power Cables and Extension Cords Power cables including extension cords (verlengsnoeren), connection cables (aansluitsnoeren), and power cords (voedingskabels), with Schuko plugs, IEC 60320 C13/C14 cables, CEE connectors for industrial applications, and international connectors.
• Plugs and Connector Components Plugs and connectors including Prolink male/female connectors, CEE connectors (5-pole 3-phase, 3-pole), C20/C19/C15/C14 connectors, Switzerland plugs, and UK plugs.
• Ratio EV Charging App Mobile application for managing and monitoring Ratio EV charging sessions, configuration, and energy usage on Ratio EV chargers.
• Ratio Connect Cloud Platform Cloud-based management platform for configuring, monitoring, and managing Ratio EV charging infrastructure across multiple locations.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EVBilercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEVBiler is a Danish reseller and installer of Ratio Electric EV charging products. Described as a channel partner that values Ratio's product knowledge and technical competence across the entire company.
• Schnellladen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss reseller of Ratio Electric EV charging solutions. Selects Ratio products for customers seeking simple, affordable, but robust EV chargers for residential and automotive applications.
• FamostarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFamostar is an end-customer that partnered with Ratio Electric to deploy 8 io7 charging stations at their new office building in Velp. Ratio provided consultation and support for the charging plaza implementation.
• DG Rubber HollandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDG Rubber Holland sources Ratio Electric EV charging solutions for use in their own projects, praising the consistent technical quality of Ratio products.
• Village d'Affaires R24 (France)minorOthersCommercial real estate property in Charbonnières-les-Bains, France where Ratio io7 charging stations were installed as part of smart charging infrastructure deployment. Featured in Ratio's blog about expansion into France.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alfen: Alfen is a Dutch manufacturer of EV charging stations, smart grids, and power distribution solutions — overlapping directly with Ratio's EV charging and power solutions product lines, particularly in the Netherlands and broader European B2B market.
• EVBox: EVBox is a European EV charging hardware and software company headquartered in Amsterdam, offering AC and DC chargers with cloud management — directly competing with Ratio's io7/io6 lines for residential and commercial installations.
• Wallbox: Wallbox is a publicly-listed Spanish EV charger manufacturer with a strong European residential and commercial product line (Pulsar Plus, Commander 2) — comparable to Ratio's io6/Solid/Start residential offerings and similarly focused on smart charging.
• Easee: Easee is a Norwegian EV charger manufacturer with Home/Charge/One product lines — a direct competitor in the European residential and light-commercial AC wallbox segment, with similar feature emphasis on simplicity and app-based control.

Broad incumbents

• ABB E-mobility: ABB E-mobility is a global incumbent offering the full AC/DC EV charger portfolio, including residential wallboxes, commercial AC, and high-power DC fast charging — competing with Ratio across multiple customer tiers and geographies.
• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) provides Geist-series intelligent PDUs and rack power solutions for data centers — directly comparable to Ratio's iPDU product line in customer base and feature set.
• Webasto: Webasto is a German automotive supplier offering EV charging solutions (Webasto Pure, Next, Live) alongside broader thermal and roof systems — competing with Ratio's EV charging line in the European residential and commercial segments.
• Schneider Electric (EV Charging): Schneider Electric offers EVlink EV chargers as part of a broader electrical equipment portfolio, including data-center PDUs (APCU) — directly comparable to Ratio's EV charging and intelligent PDU product lines.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management manufacturer offering intelligent PDUs, rack power distribution, and surge protection — comparable to Ratio's iPDU line for data centers and server rooms.

Regional players

• Marinco: Marinco is a US-headquartered manufacturer of marine shore power cords and connectors (including NEMA twist-lock systems) — comparable to Ratio's MP16/32/50 walstroom products but serving primarily the North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 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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