Econec
Econec s.r.o. is a Slovak manufacturer founded in 2021 that designs and sells modular e-bike charging stations (eBIKE BOX) and solar-powered shelters (eBIKE PORT) to municipalities, tourism institutions, and micromobility operators across more than 30 European countries via direct sales and an authorized dealer network anchored by mmcité a.s.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersTrencin
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Econec does
Econec s.r.o. is a privately held Slovak manufacturer of modular charging infrastructure for electric bicycles and other micromobility devices, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Trenčín – Záblatie, Slovakia. The company's product portfolio centers on the eBIKE BOX line of charging stations (micro, stand, mini C, mini F, mini W, simple, vision) and the eBIKE PORT line of shelters (classic, solar, hybrid, vario, vario plus, tower), complemented by the Energy SET solar retrofit system. eBIKE BOX stations accept up to five configurable charging connectors across the dominant e-bike drive ecosystems (Bosch, Shimano, Specialized/Brose, Bafang, Yamaha), and integrate service utilities such as a tire compressor, repair toolkit, and — on the vision model — a 17-inch touch information panel with 4G connectivity. eBIKE PORT shelters combine the stations with solar panels and battery storage (using Victron hybrid control electronics) for off-grid or hybrid-grid deployment, with the tower variant operating as a self-contained solar charging point.
The business model is hardware-led with a small professional-services tail. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of charging stations and solar shelters to local governments, municipalities, and tourism institutions, plus preparatory project design and budgeting services (from €684 EUR for eBIKE BOX designs and from €1,980 EUR for eBIKE PORT designs, VAT included). Product prices are not publicly disclosed and are provided on request due to ongoing fluctuations in component and material input costs; wholesale pricing is available only to contractual partners. Econec sells directly via an internal sales team covering Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and foreign markets, and indirectly via an authorized dealer/distributor network spanning more than 30 countries across Europe, the UK, Scandinavia, and Brazil — anchored by a strategic distribution partnership with street-furniture group mmcité a.s. across ten markets (SK, CZ, UK, HU, NL, ES, AT, RO, PL, BE). Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a company blog, and trade-show participation (e.g., Komunálny veľtrh 2023 Olomouc under the auspices of the Czech Union of Towns and Municipalities).
The company is led by co-founders Milan Hanko (CEO and sales manager for SK/CZ) and Silvester Bucek (executive director), with a team of approximately 16 staff spanning foreign sales, hardware and IT development, engineering, architecture/project design, finance, procurement, and service. The founding thesis was that e-bike riders lacked reliable mid-route charging, limiting cycle tourism; Econec's modular, design-led stations and solar shelters are positioned to serve municipal, tourism, and commercial micromobility customers across European cycling corridors. No external funding, ownership changes, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available sources.
Econec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Econec
- Legal name
- Econec s.r.o.
- Website
- https://econec.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Econec s.r.o. is a Slovak manufacturer founded in 2021 that designs and sells modular e-bike charging stations (eBIKE BOX) and solar-powered shelters (eBIKE PORT) to municipalities, tourism institutions, and micromobility operators across more than 30 European countries via direct sales and an authorized dealer network anchored by mmcité a.s.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Econec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)
- SIC
- Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- E-Mobility Chargers & Charging Docks (Consumer) (CRACASAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA), E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF)
Keywords
Where Econec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trencin
Offices1 record
Markets served
Econec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Charging Stations: Sale of eBIKE BOX charging stations (micro, stand, mini C, mini F, mini W, simple, vision models) for electric bicycles and micromobility devices
- Hardware Sales - Solar Shelters: Sale of eBIKE PORT shelters (classic, solar, hybrid, vario, vario plus, tower) for cycling infrastructure
- Energy SET Systems: Sale of complete solar energy systems for charging electric bicycles in existing shelters
- Shared Electric Bicycles: Sale of shared electric bicycles as part of the company's product portfolio
- Project Design Services: Preparatory project design and budget work for construction permits for charging stations (from 684 EUR) and cycling rest areas (from 1,980 EUR)
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | eBIKE BOX charging stations - project design services |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | eBIKE PORT cycling rest areas - project design services |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Product pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Econec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Econec designs, manufactures, and sells modular charging stations for electric bicycles and other micromobility devices, along with solar-powered shelters and cycling infrastructure accessories. The product portfolio includes the eBIKE BOX charging station family (micro, stand, mini C/F/W, simple, vision variants) supporting connectors for Bosch, Shimano, Specialized, Bafang, and Yamaha systems, and the eBIKE PORT shelter range with integrated solar/grid hybrid power options. The company also sells shared electric bicycles and provides preparatory project design services for construction permitting of cycling infrastructure.
Product overview
Econec is a Slovak manufacturer offering a modular product portfolio for e-bike charging infrastructure. The core offering consists of eBIKE BOX charging stations in five variants (micro, stand, mini C, mini F, mini W, simple, and vision) providing progressive feature levels from basic charging to professional stations with touch displays. These are complemented by eBIKE PORT shelter solutions (classic, solar, hybrid, vario, vario plus, and tower) that provide resting places with integrated or standalone solar charging. The Energy SET enables solar charging integration into existing structures. All products feature variable solutions for different use cases with original design, using materials such as wood, metal, aluminum, and galvanized steel. The company positions its products for cycling tourism, municipalities, and micromobility infrastructure across European markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- eBIKE BOX micro A simple charging station offering charging from 5 connectors and two 230V Schuko sockets, with charging modules for Bosch, Shimano, Specialized Brose, and Bafang. Designed for municipalities and basic cycling infrastructure deployments.
- eBIKE BOX stand Modular charging station with connectors for 5 electric bikes of choice, featuring a compressor for tire inflation, bicycle repair tools, and phone/smartwatch charging capabilities. Aimed at cycling infrastructure deployments that need service functionality.
- eBIKE BOX mini C Compact station containing up to 5 optional removable connectors that connect from the bottom end of the station. Marketed for hotels, restaurants, parking garages, and shopping centers.
- eBIKE BOX mini F Compact station allowing configuration of 5 different types of charging connectors based on user choice, with charging connectors firmly connected to the box.
Quantifiable outcome
- Charging stations deployed in Slovakia and abroad
Companies that use Econec
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Econec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Econec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- mmcité a.s.coremmcité is a major distribution partner operating across multiple countries including Slovakia (mmcité sk s.r.o.), Czech Republic, UK (mmcité uk Ltd), Hungary (mmcité hu kft), Netherlands (AW+ Straatmeubilair), Spain (mmcité es s.l.), Austria (mmcité at GmbH), Romania (mmcite ro s.r.l.), Poland (mmcité pl Sp. z o.o.), and Belgium (PONCELET SIGNALISATION S.A.). They distribute Econec products through their established street furniture and urban infrastructure channels.
- Landmark Street Furniture LtdcoreUK-based distributor of street furniture including Econec charging stations for electric bicycles. Located in Caersws, Powys, United Kingdom.
- SKI TRAVEL KFTcoreHungarian tourism company (Balaton Bike Tour) distributing Econec e-bike charging stations. Located in Veszprém, Hungary.
- Infravelo ASminorNorwegian distributor for cycling infrastructure including Econec products. Located in Tønsberg, Norway.
- Infravelo ABminorSwedish distributor for cycling infrastructure including Econec products. Located in Strömstad, Sweden.
- IES ENERGY srlminorItalian energy solutions company distributing Econec products. Located in La Valle, Italy.
- Alukov a.s.minorCzech company specializing in e-bike pitstop solutions and distributing Econec products. Located in Slatiňany, Czech Republic.
- PVNS Elektro s.r.o.minorCzech electrical company distributing Econec products. Located in Brno-Líšeň, Czech Republic.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Econec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- mmcité a.s. European street furniture manufacturer and Econec's distribution partner in 10+ countries. Adjacent rather than competitive, but operates in the same municipalities/cycling-infrastructure bid pipeline and could expand into charging.
Regional players
- Velopa: Swiss street-furniture and cycling-infrastructure supplier serving municipalities. Regional Swiss peer with comparable public-sector customer base and product portfolio overlap on bike-path accessories and shelters.
Broad incumbents
- Allego: Pan-European public charging network with deep EU municipal relationships. Adjacent micromobility adjecency, broader product portfolio, and significantly larger balance sheet than Econec.
- ChargePoint: Large North-American/EU EV charging network operator. Operates in an adjacent charging category (cars vs. bikes) but has the scale, software, and municipal relationships to move into micromobility charging.
- Shimano (e-bike components): Major e-bike drive system supplier (Shimano STEPS) whose connectors are supported by Econec stations. Global incumbent with deep OEM relationships that could choose to bundle or compete on charging infrastructure.
- Bosch eBike Systems: Dominant e-bike drive-system supplier whose charging connector is integrated into Econec stations. Larger incumbent in the broader e-bike ecosystem with potential to expand into branded charging hardware.
- Specialized (e-bike charging): Premium e-bike OEM whose Brose-based drive systems are supported by Econec stations. Large incumbent that could vertically integrate into branded public charging infrastructure.
Direct peers
- Bike-energy: German manufacturer of e-bike charging stations and charging infrastructure for municipalities and tourism regions. Most direct European peer given similar public-sector, cycling-tourism focus and product category overlap with Econec's eBIKE BOX line.
- ANFIBIO: Norwegian supplier of e-bike charging stations and outdoor cycling infrastructure. Comparable to Econec on modular charging stations and distribution across Scandinavian cycling destinations.
Emerging players
- SKS Germany: German bicycle accessories manufacturer with products for e-bike care and infrastructure. Comparably sized German-speaking peer expanding into cycling-services adjacencies relevant to Econec's charging-and-rest offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Econec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Econec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Econec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Econec
What does Econec do?
Econec designs, manufactures, and sells modular charging stations for electric bicycles and other micromobility devices, along with solar-powered shelters and cycling infrastructure accessories. The product portfolio includes the eBIKE BOX charging station family (micro, stand, mini C/F/W, simple, vision variants) supporting connectors for Bosch, Shimano, Specialized, Bafang, and Yamaha systems, and the eBIKE PORT shelter range with integrated solar/grid hybrid power options. The company also sells shared electric bicycles and provides preparatory project design services for construction permitting of cycling infrastructure.
Is Econec a public or private company?
Econec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Econec founded?
Econec was founded in 2021. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Econec based?
Econec is headquartered in Trencin.
How does Econec make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Charging Stations are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Solar Shelters, energy SET Systems, shared Electric Bicycles and project Design Services.
Who are Econec's main competitors?
mmcité a.s. is listed as an others. Velopa is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Allego, ChargePoint, Shimano (e-bike components), Bosch eBike Systems and Specialized (e-bike charging). Direct peers are Bike-energy and ANFIBIO. SKS Germany is listed as an emerging player.
Does Econec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Econec.
What industry is Econec in?
Econec's product category is Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACASAJ, E-Mobility Chargers & Charging Docks (Consumer), with a secondary code of IMACAOAA, E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336991 and its SIC code is 3751.