Kople
Kople AS is a Norwegian EV charging network operator (founded 2019, part of Ringerikskraft Group) running over 7,000 public normal, fast, and ultra-fast chargers nationwide for private EV drivers, commercial property owners, hotels, municipalities, and gas stations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersSandvika, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Kople does
Kople AS is a Norwegian electric vehicle charging network operator founded in 2019 and headquartered in Sandvika, Norway (registered office in Hønefoss), operating as part of the Ringerikskraft Group. The company builds, owns, and operates a nationwide charging network of over 7,000 public chargers spanning normal/destination chargers (Zaptec-supplied), fast chargers, and ultra-fast chargers up to 150kW+ (Delta and ABB-supplied), with the most recent high-power sites in Skjetten, Skien, Sandefjord, Bergen, and Trondheim. Operations are managed through the Driivz backend platform (operator.kople.no), with end-user access via a native iOS/Android app, an RFID charging tag ("brikke"), and a Drop-in web payment flow supporting bank card, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.
Kople serves three primary customer groups: private EV drivers accessing the network through direct channels or 30+ roaming partners (including EasyPark, Fortum, Elbilforeningen, ChargePoint, Plugsurfing, Octopus Electroverse, Monta, and major automotive OEM charging solutions from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Polestar, Toyota, and others); commercial property owners and real estate companies (e.g., AKA with 230 properties, Kongsberg Teknologipark with 150+ chargers) receiving turnkey site assessment, installation, financing, and managed operations; and destination/hospitality venues, gas stations, and municipalities acquiring white-labeled charging infrastructure under flexible investment models (full Kople financing, co-investment, or permission-based). Revenue is generated primarily through per-kWh usage fees on charging sessions, complemented by managed-service fees and revenue-sharing arrangements with location owners. Pricing varies by charger type, location, and customer segment, with registered app/RFID users receiving discounts and business customers offered monthly invoicing on 30-day terms. Universal-design accessibility features, 24/7 customer support, and open roaming interoperability are positioned as primary differentiators.
Kople firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kople
- Legal name
- Kople AS
- Website
- https://kople.no
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kople AS is a Norwegian EV charging network operator (founded 2019, part of Ringerikskraft Group) running over 7,000 public normal, fast, and ultra-fast chargers nationwide for private EV drivers, commercial property owners, hotels, municipalities, and gas stations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kople industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI)
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Where Kople is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sandvika
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Kople business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- EV Charging Session Fees: Kople charges end-users per charging session (per kWh). Pricing varies by location, charger type (normal, fast, ultra-fast), and customer group. Both registered users (via app/RFID) and Drop-in customers pay per session. Business customers can be invoiced monthly with 30-day terms.
- Business Charging Solutions (Managed Services): Kople offers turnkey charging infrastructure for property owners and businesses, including planning, procurement, installation, and ongoing operations. Revenue comes from charging infrastructure services where Kople may co-invest or fully finance installations, with revenue sharing from charging fees and monthly service fees.
- Roaming/Interoperability Fees: Through open roaming agreements, Kople's network accepts third-party charging apps and RFID tags. While the host charging network typically receives the charging revenue, Kople benefits from increased network utilization and broader user reach through roaming partnerships.
- Property Owner Infrastructure Services: Kople offers flexible investment models for property owners: (1) Full Kople financing where Kople owns infrastructure, (2) Split investment where Kople co-invests in infrastructure, or (3) Permission-based model where Kople installs on owner's infrastructure. Monthly reporting and revenue sharing are provided to location owners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Standard public charging price |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Drop-in ad-hoc charging |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Corporate/Business invoicing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Kople product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kople builds and operates Norway's nationwide EV charging network with over 7,000 public chargers across normal/destination, fast, and ultra-fast charging tiers. Consumers access charging through the Kople mobile app, RFID charging tags, or Drop-in web payment, while businesses, property owners, hotels, municipalities, and gas stations receive turnkey charging infrastructure including assessment, procurement, installation, ongoing operations, 24/7 support, and flexible investment models.
Product overview
Kople operates Norway's largest nationwide EV charging network with over 7,000 public chargers. The product portfolio centers on Kople's core charging network, accessible via three main service channels: the Kople App (mobile application for iOS/Android), RFID Charging Tag (physical tag for quick start-stop), and Drop-in Payment (QR code/bank card ad-hoc payment). The network offers three charging tiers—Normal/Destination Charging for extended stays, Fast Charging for brief stops, and Ultra-Fast Charging for rapid charging. For business customers, Kople provides a comprehensive Business Solutions platform including Charging Facility Development, Ultra-Fast Charging Site development, Hotel/Destination Charging, and Business Agreements with discounted rates. The Customer Portal (kople.no/portal) provides end-users with transaction visibility, while the Operator Portal/InSite (operator.kople.no) enables location owners to monitor usage and earnings. An Open Roaming Network allows users to charge using 30+ partner apps and RFID tags from major automakers and charging networks. The platform is powered by Driivz technology and integrates Stripe for payment processing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kople Mobile App
- Kople RFID Charging Tag (Ladebrikke)
- Drop-in Payment
- Normal Charging (Destinasjonslading)
- Fast Charging (Hurtiglading)
- Ultra-Fast Charging (Lynlading)
- Business Charging Solutions (Bedriftsløsninger)
- Customer Portal (kople.no/portal)
- Operator Portal / InSite (operator.kople.no)
- Open Roaming Network
Quantifiable outcome
- Kople plans to build over 400 fast and ultra-fast chargers in the next two years, expanding network footprint significantly.
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Companies that use Kople
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Kople technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration34 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Kople partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Classic Norway HotelscoreHotel chain partnership for installing and operating EV charging infrastructure at Classic Norway Hotels' properties across Norway. Kople serves as exclusive charging operator for the chain, with multiple hotels already upgraded or established with Kople charging solutions. This partnership was announced via MyNewsDesk press release.
- Ringerikskraft GroupcoreKople is part of the Ringerikskraft Group of companies. Personal data may be transferred to companies within the Ringerikskraft group in accordance with privacy policies. This corporate family relationship provides strategic backing and operational synergies.
- Lyse (hurtiglading acquisition)coreKople acquired Lyse's fast charging network, strengthening Kople's presence in Rogaland and Agder regions. This expands Kople's nationwide network coverage through strategic acquisition of competitor infrastructure.
- Elbilforeningen (Norwegian EV Association)majorKople's network accepts Elbilforeningen's blue RFID tag for charging. The blue Ladeklubben tag works seamlessly on Kople's public chargers. Additionally, Elbilforeningen's black tag can be registered with Kople for charging access.
- EasyParkmajorEasyPark app users can charge at Kople's network. EasyPark provides both parking and EV charging payment in a single app, simplifying the user experience for drivers who park and charge at Kople locations.
- Fortum Charge & DrivemajorFortum Charge & Drive users can charge at Kople's public network using their existing Fortum app or RFID card.
- Elton (VG)minorElton app (developed by Norwegian newspaper VG) allows users to plan routes and pay for charging, including at Kople's network. Supports Vipps payment.
- Automotive OEM Charging Solutions (Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, etc.)majorMajority of car manufacturers with EV offerings have agreements with Kople: Audi E-tron, BMW Charging, Hyundai Charge myHyundai, Mercedes Me Charge, Porsche E-Performance, Kia Charge, Volkswagen We Charge, Toyota Charging Network, Lexus Charging Network, MINI Charging, and others. EV buyers receive charging cards/apps that work at Kople's network out of the box.
- ChargePoint, Plugsurfing, Monta, Octopus Electroverse, and other CPOs/EMPsminorVarious charging aggregators and CPOs have roaming agreements allowing their users to charge at Kople's network. Includes ChargePoint, Plugsurfing (used by Polestar), Monta, Octopus Electroverse (UK-based, offering 1M+ chargers across Europe), and others.
- DriivzcoreKople uses the Driivz platform for charging network operations management. The operator.kople.no portal and charging operations are powered by Driivz technology. © Copyright 2026 Kople AS and Driivz - All Rights Reserved.
- ZaptecmajorZaptec is the primary supplier of normal/slow chargers for Kople's network. Zaptec chargers are used for destination and workplace charging installations.
- Delta and ABBmajorDelta and ABB are the primary suppliers of fast and ultra-fast chargers for Kople's network, providing high-power charging infrastructure (up to 150kW+).
- Coop InnlandetminorCoop Innlandet, led by CEO Dag Roger Rinde, has partnered with Kople for EV charging at their commercial properties. Dag Roger Rinde appeared on a Kople webinar sharing experiences and tips about EV charging for commercial properties.
- Statens Vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)minorKople participated in a working group with Statens Vegvesen and multiple user organizations to develop universal design standards for EV charging locations, contributing expertise and gaining insights for optimizing charging sites.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kople competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates one of the world's largest EV charging networks via a hardware-plus-software platform model; it is a Kople roaming partner globally and competes broadly for enterprise and public charging deployments.
- EVBox: EVBox is a large European provider of EV charging hardware and network services; while it overlaps with Kople in network operations, its core is hardware manufacturing sold across many markets.
Direct peers
- Vattenfall InCharge: Vattenfall InCharge is a Nordic utility-backed public charging network; structurally similar to Kople given its utility parent (Ringerikskraft) and operates across the same Nordic geographies.
- Fastned: Fastned is a publicly listed European fast-charging network operator building destination fast chargers along highways; competes for ultra-fast charging volume in markets including Norway.
- Recharge: Recharge is a Norway-origin EV charging network operator that has expanded across Europe, operating public fast and ultra-fast chargers under a comparable CPO model to Kople.
- Fortum Charge & Drive: Fortum Charge & Drive is a Nordic utility-backed EV charging network and a roaming partner of Kople; it is a direct competitor across Norwegian charging sites while also acting as an interoperability partner.
- Tesla Supercharger: Tesla Supercharger operates one of the largest high-power EV charging networks globally and is a direct competitor for fast/ultra-fast charging sessions in Norway.
- Ionity: Ionity is a pan-European high-power charging (HPC) network joint venture between major OEMs, competing directly with Kople's ultra-fast charging footprint across Europe.
- Mer: Mer is one of Norway's largest EV charging network operators, offering nationwide public charging, workplace, and home charging solutions directly comparable to Kople's consumer and business propositions.
- Allego: Allego is a European public EV charging network operator offering a comparable mix of normal, fast, and ultra-fast chargers with managed-services for site owners, similar to Kople's value proposition.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kople social profiles
Digital presenceKople compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Kople financial estimates
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Kople leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Kople funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kople M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Kople
What does Kople do?
Kople builds and operates Norway's nationwide EV charging network with over 7,000 public chargers across normal/destination, fast, and ultra-fast charging tiers. Consumers access charging through the Kople mobile app, RFID charging tags, or Drop-in web payment, while businesses, property owners, hotels, municipalities, and gas stations receive turnkey charging infrastructure including assessment, procurement, installation, ongoing operations, 24/7 support, and flexible investment models.
Is Kople a public or private company?
Kople is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kople founded?
Kople was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kople based?
Kople is headquartered in Sandvika, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Kople make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. EV Charging Session Fees are the primary driver. The others are business Charging Solutions (Managed Services), roaming/Interoperability Fees and property Owner Infrastructure Services.
Who are Kople's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ChargePoint and EVBox. Direct peers are Vattenfall InCharge, Fastned, Recharge, Fortum Charge & Drive, Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Mer and Allego.
Does Kople have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kople.
What industry is Kople in?
Kople's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of TLABAMAK, EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging). Its SIC code is 4911.