What Borne Recharge Service does

Borne Recharge Service (BRS) is a French operator and installer of electric vehicle charging infrastructure founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, focused on the residential collective housing and social housing segments. The company supplies, installs, and operates 7.4 kW connected charging stations with RFID access control, individual consumption metering, remote monitoring, teleassistance, and a client portal for real-time consumption tracking and billing. It holds IRVE qualification through Qualifelec and runs two wholly-owned subsidiaries: ZEcharge (installation and supervision, created 2015) and BR PARK (created 2020 to execute a 20-year concession with CDC Habitat, one of France's largest social housing operators, for IRVE deployment across its national portfolio).

BRS operates a hybrid hardware-plus-services revenue model combining one-time charging station sales (from €1,090 TTC for an individual condominium install after ADVENIR subsidy), a €10.50/month recurring subscription covering supervision and access management, usage-based electricity billing at building cost price, professional IRVE installation, and managed services where BRS finances collective infrastructure and recovers costs through user connection fees. Pricing is enhanced by ADVENIR CEE subsidies (up to €1,000 per point), reduced 5.5% VAT for energy renovation, and Logivolt third-party financing (introduced 2024). The GTM is sales-led with direct field sales targeting property managers (syndics), social housing providers (bailleurs sociaux), residential associations, and businesses, supported by a self-serve client portal for post-sale consumption and subscription management.

In 2024, BRS was integrated into the Vertigo Group, a holding company specializing in energy transition financing and CEE certificate valorization, with its President Benjamin Henry linked through BHC ENERGY. The company is privately held as an SAS (capital of €114,400) and competes as a specialist niche player in the French EV charging market rather than a national mass-market operator.

Name

Borne Recharge Service

Legal name

Borne Recharge Service

Website

https://bornerecharge.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borne Recharge Service is a Paris-based French EV charging installer and operator founded in 2012, deploying 7.4 kW connected stations with monitoring and subscription services for condominium residents, property managers, social housing providers (notably CDC Habitat via subsidiary BR PARK), and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure Services

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charger (Level 2) Installation & Load Management (HSAOADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

Keywords

• EV charging installation
• Charging infrastructure services
• Residential EV solutions
• Charging station operations
• Fleet electrification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Charging Stations): Sale of charging stations (7.4 kW) to residential and commercial customers. Stations are supplied, installed, and commissioned by BRS certified technicians. Price ranges from €1,090 TTC for basic installation in condominiums after ADVENIR subsidy.
2. Monthly Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription of €10.50 TTC per month covering operation services, supervision, access management, and teleassistance. No consumption included - customers pay only for electricity consumed.
3. Electricity Consumption (Usage-Based): Usage-based billing where customers pay only for actual kWh consumed during charging sessions at the building's electricity contract price. No flat fees or packages - pay per actual consumption.
4. Installation Services: Professional installation by IRVE-qualified technicians including infrastructure deployment, electrical connections, and commissioning. Installation costs vary by property type.
5. Third-Party Financing: BRS finances collective infrastructure installation for condominiums, recovering costs through connection fees from users. BRS retains ownership until infrastructure is fully reimbursed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Borne Recharge Service (BRS) installs, operates, and maintains electric vehicle charging stations and collective IRVE infrastructure primarily in French residential collective housing, social housing properties, and corporate parking facilities. The company delivers IRVE-certified installation by Qualifelec-qualified technicians, remote monitoring, teleassistance, individual consumption metering, and subscription-based operation services. It offers a pay-per-use billing model where customers pay only for actual kWh consumed, with a one-time hardware/installation fee and an optional recurring monthly subscription for operation, supervision, and access management.

Product overview

Borne Recharge Service (BRS) operates as both an installer and operator of EV charging infrastructure, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes individual charging stations (7.4 kW) for residents in condominiums and social housing, collective IRVE infrastructure for multi-user deployment, and enterprise solutions for corporate parking. The portfolio is organized around the main BRS brand alongside subsidiaries: BR PARK (focused on CDC Habitat social housing concession since 2020) and ZEcharge (installation and supervision subsidiary from 2015). Services include financing support through Logivolt third-party investment and ADVENIR CEE subsidies, ongoing subscription-based monitoring, teleassistance, and maintenance. BRS differentiates through consumption-based pricing (pay-per-use rather than fixed tariffs) and interoperability support allowing residents to choose their operator even when collective infrastructure exists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Borne Recharge Service – Résidentiel Individuel Installation and operation service for individual EV charging stations (7.4 kW) on private parking spaces in residential collective buildings. Targeted at individual condominium residents and tenants who want personal access to EV charging; includes ADVENIR subsidy handling and STARTER commercial discount. Starting price €1,090 TTC after subsidies.
• Infrastructure Collective Collective EV charging infrastructure service managed by BRS for condominiums, enabling multiple users to share a single connected installation with individual consumption tracking, RFID access control, and operator-of-record responsibilities. Designed for property managers, condominium boards, and residents requesting shared infrastructure.
• Borne Recharge Service – Entreprise Workplace EV charging service for businesses that need to provide charging for employees and electrify vehicle fleets. Covers supply, installation, supervision, teleassistance, and ongoing operation of charging stations in company parking facilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Borne Recharge Service – Bailleur Social End-to-end EV charging service for social housing operators managing large residential portfolios, including design, financing, IRVE installation, supervision, and long-term maintenance. Supports both individual resident charging and shared "borne partagée" (shared charger) configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers pay only for actual kWh consumed at building's electricity price - no flat fees or packages

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• CDC HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, BRS subsidiary BR PARK was selected by CDC Habitat for a 20-year concession to install and operate EV charging infrastructure across CDC Habitat's social housing portfolio. This is a flagship partnership providing exclusive access to a major social housing operator's charging infrastructure needs.
• ADVENIRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerADVENIR is a CEE (Certificat d'Economie d'Energie) program that provides subsidies for EV charging infrastructure. BRS integrates ADVENIR subsidies into customer pricing, with up to €1,000 per charging point for qualifying installations in condominiums.
• LogivoltcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLogivolt financing program for EV charging infrastructure in condominiums. BRS offers Logivolt-financed installations where users pay connection fees rather than upfront infrastructure costs.
• SymphonicsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partnership with Symphonics for energy optimization services. Symphonics helps reduce energy costs for BRS customers by optimizing charging during off-peak, low-carbon hours.
• Avere-FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvere-France is the French association for electric mobility. BRS maintains a partnership for industry visibility and professional network access.
• AFORminorOthersAssociation representing charging infrastructure operators. BRS maintains membership for industry representation and regulatory engagement.
• AVEMminorOthersAssociation for Electric Vehicle Mobility. BRS partner for industry visibility and professional network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pod Point: UK EV charging provider owned by EDF, focused on residential and workplace charging with smart-charging software. Comparable residential-first installer/operator model, though geographically distinct from BRS.
• Believ (formerly BP Chargemaster / Polar): UK-focused EV charging operator with strong residential and destination segments. Comparable business model of installing and operating charging points for residential and commercial customers, with subscription and usage-based revenue, though operating in UK rather than French market.
• Vattenfall InCharge: EV charging arm of Swedish utility Vattenfall operating charging networks across Northern and Western Europe. Comparable as an integrated utility-backed EV charging operator with residential and destination offerings; competes in adjacent European markets rather than directly in France.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies: Global energy major deploying EV charging solutions across Europe including residential, retail, and highway corridors. Competes with BRS broadly in French EV charging market with much larger capital base and customer network — its subsidiaries and partnerships overlap with BRS's syndics and bailleurs targets.
• Allego: European public EV charging network operator with destination, ultra-fast, and residential offerings. Comparable as European EV charging installer-operator with subscription/usage revenue model, though more focused on public/fast charging than BRS's collective-housing specialization.
• Schneider Electric (EV Charging): Industrial major with EVlink EV charging solutions for residential, commercial, and fleet. Comparable offering in residential and commercial charging hardware and energy management; competes with BRS for enterprise and property manager clients.

Direct peers

• Wallbox: Spain-headquartered provider of EV charging hardware and energy management solutions with strong residential and condominium presence in Europe. Comparable as a residential-focused EV charging solutions provider with subscription/management software similar to BRS's connected station offering.
• Izivia (EDF): Subsidiary of French utility EDF operating EV charging infrastructure for residential and public use. Highly comparable as a French operator focused on deploying and operating EV charging infrastructure, including in residential settings, with similar regulatory exposure to ADVENIR and French legislation.
• ENGIE Vianeo: ENGIE's public EV charging network in France. Direct peer as a major French energy player deploying charging infrastructure targeted at residential and public parking, competing for the same property manager and enterprise RFPs BRS targets.
• EVBox: European EV charging hardware and software provider serving residential, commercial and public segments. Comparable to BRS as an EV charging installer-operator in Europe with similar product breadth and recurring software/services revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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